Newtown Town property record for 53 Forest Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,424 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWT M:43 B:19 L:27 |
| Primary APN | NEWT M:43 B:19 L:27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,964 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 538500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 FOREST DR |
| City | SANDY HOOK |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06482-1228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTOWN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 230501 |
Source: Newtown Town records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 FOREST DR, SANDY HOOK, CT 06482-1228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1042 / 735 |
| Transfer Doc | 001066-896 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,424.00 | $223,530 (-) Land $38,550 Building $184,980 | $156,471 Land $26,985 Building $129,486 |
| 2024 | $6,424.00 (+9.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,865.00 (+22.24%) | $223,530 (+61.52%) Land $38,550 Building $184,980 | |
| 2022 | $4,798.00 | $138,390 Land $38,720 Building $99,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 0.01% 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 116 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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