Newtown Town property record for 281 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.99 acres (173,804 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $279,000 (Jul 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $12,204 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | NEWT M:54 B:13 L:28 |
| Primary APN | NEWT M:54 B:13 L:28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 173,804 sqft (3.99 acres) |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 778500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 BERKSHIRE RD |
| City | SANDY HOOK |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06482-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTOWN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 230501 |
281 Berkshire Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1987.
Source: Newtown Town records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 BERKSHIRE RD, SANDY HOOK, CT 06482-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Berkshire Rd was $12,204.
Source: Newtown Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Newtown Town |
| Unified School District | Newtown School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,204.00 | $424,640 Land $90,960 Building $333,680 | $297,248 Land $63,672 Building $233,576 |
| 2024 | $12,204.00 (+9.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,143.00 (+14.52%) | $424,640 (+51.31%) Land $90,960 Building $333,680 | |
| 2022 | $9,730.00 | $280,640 Land $81,920 Building $198,720 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Berkshire Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Berkshire Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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