Home Homes for Sale New Fairfield, CT 98 Shortwoods Road

98 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812

Single Family For Sale

$799,000
$288/sqft
3
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2,778
Sq Ft
2
Acres
1982
Year Built

About This Home

Remarkably built, rustic Oak Post & Beam Colonial saltbox set on 2 private acres just minutes from town and Candlewood Lake. This lovingly maintained home blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern upgrades, offering a warm, inviting lifestyle in New Fairfield's countryside. The openconcept kitchen and great room feature a natural fieldstone Rumford fireplace, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainlesssteel appliances. French doors off the kitchen lead to a sunfilled porch overlooking the duck pond-your daily dose of serenity. A flexible walkup attic provides the perfect workfromhome space, home gym, or creative studio. Extensive improvements elevate both the interior and exterior. Over $70,000 in outdoor enhancements include a redesigned front walkway and landscaping, a new Trex deck, an expanded Cambridgepaver patio with stone wall, regraded backyard for a more usable lawn, new railing behind the garage, lowvoltage path lighting, and fresh staining/painting on the garage, porch, and exterior areas. Inside, updates include new Maytag washer and dryer (2022), added overhead lighting in the family room, a periodappropriate Irvin Tinware chandelier in the living room, refreshed hallway wallpaper and lighting, updated bathroom vanity and faucet, freshly repainted walls, and a newly installed SimpliSafe security system.

Listed by Melissa Luks Fidanza (203) 948-7323 with Luks Realty (203) 746-0535

Listing Snapshot

Price $799,000 Days on Our Site 0 days
Property Tax $12,854/yr Style Colonial
Year Built 1982 Total Sq Ft 2,778
Lot Size 2 acres HOA Fees N/A
Bedrooms 3 Full Bathrooms 3
Total Rooms 9 Half Baths 1

Key Features

Interior
  • Auto Garage Door Opener
Appliances
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer
Outdoor
  • Porch-Enclosed
  • Deck
  • Gutters
  • Stone Wall
  • Patio
Nearby
  • Commuter Bus
  • Lake
  • Library
  • Park

Structure & Parking

Construction Frame,Other
Roof Asphalt Shingle
Garage Spaces 2
Garage Type Attached Garage
Below Grade 462 sq ft

Systems & Utilities

Heat Hot Air
Fuel Oil
Cooling Central Air
Hot Water Domestic
Water Private Well
Sewer Septic

Schools

Elem Per Board of Ed
Middle New Fairfield
High New Fairfield

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Est. Property Tax $1,071/mo
Est. Home Insurance

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Listing History

Date Event Price
Apr 29, 2026 Listed $799,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 98 Shortwoods Road in New Fairfield, CT cost?
This property is listed at $799,000, which works out to $288 per square foot.
How many bedrooms does 98 Shortwoods Road have?
This home has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of 98 Shortwoods Road?
The home is 2,778 square feet, situated on 2 acres.
When was 98 Shortwoods Road in New Fairfield built?
This property was built in 1982.
Is 98 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, CT still available?
The current MLS status of this property is "Coming Soon". Contact RYZE Realty Group for the latest availability.
What school district is 98 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield in?
This home is served by the New Fairfield public school system, with Per Board of Ed as the elementary school and New Fairfield as the high school.
How do I schedule a tour of 98 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, CT?
Contact RYZE Realty Group to schedule a private showing. You can submit a tour request directly on this page or call our office.

Listing Agent

Melissa Luks Fidanza · (203) 948-7323

Luks Realty · (203) 746-0535

MLS# 24171184 · Data provided by SmartMLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Listing updated Apr 29, 2026 6:52 PM UTC