170 South Main Street
Newtown, Connecticut 06470
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 800
- Acres
- 1.85
- Year Built
- 1940
- Property Type
- Single Family

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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
Active Listings
75
48 under contract
Median List Price
$895,000
75 active listings
Median Closed Price
$680,000
310 sales
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
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 24, 2026per 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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