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170 South Main Street

Newtown, Connecticut 06470

ACTIVE - NEW$450,000
Beds
2
Baths
1
SqFt
800
Acres
1.85
Year Built
1940
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About This Home

170 South Main St in Newtown is now available for sale. This mid century 2 bedroom Cape Cod has maintained period charm in a cozy nook off South Main Street. The homes front entrance is through a white picket fenced garden and delivers you into the living room which has beautiful wide board floors and tongue and grove walls surrounding a brick fireplace and built-ins. Through the living room you enter a quaint kitchen with a second exit to the breezeway connected to the garage. On the interior side of the kitchen you can exit to the basement with all updated furnace, water heater etc. and an additional exit to the backyard and fieldstone patio. The upper floor continues the rustic wood theme into 2 bedrooms and a full bath. There are variety of upgrades that can be made to the 1.85 acre property for a first time buyer or those with talent for DIY projects. The detached garage offers exciting possibilities beyond traditional storage. With its separate setting from the main residence, this versatile space could make a wonderful artists studio, creative workshop, hobby space, home office, or personal retreat. Bring your imagination and transform it into a space that perfectly complements your lifestyle.

Key Facts

City/Town
Newtown
Neighborhood
N/A
Property / Style
Single Family · Cape Cod
Year Built
1940
Days on Market
0 days
Beds
2
Baths
1 full
Living Area
800 sq ft
Lot Size
1.85 acres
Garage / Parking
1 garage
Property Taxes
$6,212 / Annually

Market Snapshot

The Newtown Market

Single Family · trailing 12 months

Median Days on Market

40

75 active listings

Median $ / Sq Ft

$304

75 active listings

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

310 sales

How this home compares

List Price

$450,000

vs $895,000 median

49.7% below median

Price / Sq Ft

$563

vs $304 median

85.2% above median

Days on Market

0 days

vs 40 days median

40 days fresher than median

Based on 75 active and 310 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Newtown. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 24, 2026.

Location

170 South Main Street, Newtown, Connecticut

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$3,070

per month

  • Principal & Interest$2,402
  • Property Taxes$518
  • Insurance$150
  • HOA$0

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
Cape Cod
Year Built
1940
New Construction
No/Resale
Living Area
800 sq ft

Schools

Elementary
Middle Gate
Middle
Reed
High
Newtown

Interior

Heating
Hot Water
Heat Fuel
Propane
Cooling
None
Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Electric CooktopDishwasher
Basement
PartialUnfinishedInterior Access

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
1.85 acres
Zoning
R-2
Garage / Parking
1 garage spaceDetached Garage
Waterfront Details
Not Applicable
Water Source
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Construction
Wood
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Exterior Features
BreezewayPatio
Lot Description
DryLevel Lot

Listing & Financials

Property Taxes
$6,212 / Annually
Days on Market
0
MLS #
24203945
MLS Status
Active

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Listed By

William Piccirillo

(203) 948-0428

BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes

(203) 693-1185

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

The IDX display contains information sourced from SmartMLS, Inc. as of 9/24/2026. This information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing or leasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS, the listing broker, the listing agent, or Matt Caiola. Buyers and tenants should independently verify all information that matters to their decision.

Map locations may be approximate. Any offer of compensation, if applicable, is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. ©2026 Smart MLS, Inc. All rights reserved.

Data last updated on 9/24/2026 at 8:01 PM UTC.