17 Kent Road
Newtown, Connecticut 06470
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 5 | 1
- SqFt
- 6,549
- Acres
- 2.79
- Year Built
- 1998
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Welcome to 17 Kent Road, a stunning custom Colonial offering beautiful views, spacious living areas and incredible attention to detail. A circular driveway leads to the grand two-story foyer, where custom millwork and hardwood floors continue throughout the home. The main level features a formal dining room, bright living room, custom library, family room and a large kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops and an oversized center island. The kitchen opens to a sun-filled dining area and spacious family room which boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. From here you have access to the expansive deck and side patio with a covered pergola perfect for growing wisteria! Upstairs, the primary suite includes a sitting room, fireplace and large bath with dual vanities, soaking tub and walk-in shower. This home features a second primary suite, perfect for in-law or au pair. Three additional bedrooms, each with access to a full bath, provide plenty of space. The finished lower level offers a media area, game room, office space, another full BA and built-in storage. This home abounds with light and brightness making it a truly happy space! Kent Road is a coveted cul de sac in Newtown's Taunton area, boasting incredible schools, including a top-rated (10) elementary school: Head O'Meadow. Enjoy the peaceful setting, distant views, multiple outdoor entertaining areas and fully paid solar panels; all within easy reach of Newtown's center, shopping, dining and I-84.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Newtown
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1998
- Days on Market
- 1 day
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 5 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 6,549 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 2.79 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage
- Property Taxes
- $21,075 / Annually
- HOA Fee
- $400 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Newtown Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
62
46 under contract
Median List Price
$825,000
62 active listings
Median Closed Price
$676,801
316 sales
Median Days on Market
39
62 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$303
62 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
316 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.45M
vs $825,000 median
75.8% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$221
vs $303 median
27.1% below median
Days on Market
1 day
vs 39 days median
38 days fresher than median
Based on 62 active and 316 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Newtown. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 14, 2026.
Location
17 Kent Road, Newtown, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 13, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$7,462
- Property Taxes$1,756
- Insurance$483
- HOA$33
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Newtown
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1998
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 6,549 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,400 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Head O'Meadow
- Middle
- Reed
- High
- Newtown
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central AirZoned
- Fireplaces
- 4
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Laundry Location
- Laundry Room
- Appliances
- Electric CooktopWall OvenMicrowaveSubzeroDishwasher
- Basement
- FullStorageGarage AccessPartially Finished
- In-Law Apartment
- Possible
- Interior Features
- Audio SystemAuto Garage Door OpenerCentral VacuumHumidifier
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerLaundry RoomMud RoomSitting Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 2.79 acres
- Zoning
- R-2
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- Wood
- Color
- Pale yellow
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- DeckGuttersLightingFrench DoorsPatio
- Lot Description
- In SubdivisionTreedSloping LotOn Cul-De-SacProfessionally Landscaped
HOA / Association
- Fee
- $400 / Annually
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $21,075 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 1
- MLS #
- 24198132
- MLS Status
- Active
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