5 Old Lantern Drive South
Bethel, Connecticut 06801
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 2,353
- Acres
- 1.16
- Year Built
- 1973
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Highest and best due by Tuesday 9/22 12:00 PM. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this spacious contemporary Cape offers the perfect blend of privacy, character, and endless potential. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home is designed for comfortable living and easy entertaining. The inviting interior boasts gorgeous, beamed wood ceilings and a kitchen complete with premium Thomasville all-wood cabinetry including an expansive 8-foot island. Enjoy the ultimate convenience of main-floor living with both the primary bedroom and laundry located on the first level. Upstairs, you'll find incredible versatility with two spacious bonus rooms and a fully finished attic space-perfect for a home office, playroom, or future expansion. Outside, the level 1.16 acre lot is ready for your summer plans, complete with an existing electrical feed from a previous above-ground pool. Bring your design ideas and make this customizable gem your dream home! Home to be sold "as is".
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Bethel
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1973
- Days on Market
- 56 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 2,353 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 1.16 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $9,875 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Bethel Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
28
23 under contract
Median List Price
$592,500
28 active listings
Median Closed Price
$600,000
145 sales
Median Days on Market
50
28 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$299
28 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.2%
145 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$450,000
vs $592,500 median
24.1% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$191
vs $299 median
36.1% below median
Days on Market
56 days
vs 50 days median
6 days longer than median
Based on 28 active and 145 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Bethel. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 6, 2026.
Location
5 Old Lantern Drive South, Bethel, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Nov 5, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,439
- Property Taxes$823
- Insurance$150
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Bethel
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1973
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,353 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Bethel
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Appliances
- Electric CooktopMicrowaveRefrigerator
- Basement
- None
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 1.16 acres
- Zoning
- R-40
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Exterior Features
- PorchDeck
- Lot Description
- Level LotOn Cul-De-Sac
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,875 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 56
- MLS #
- 24206243
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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