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274 Poverty Hollow Road, Redding, CT 06896

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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,779 Sq Ft
  • Historic Home
  • Full Bath
  • Great Room
  • Fireplace

Enchanting ca 1720 farmhouse on scenic Poverty Hollow Road, set back privately through gated entry on 2 bucolic acres adjoining 4 acres of Redding Land Trust meadows. Expansive detached carriage barn incl. 352 sf post & beam studio w/loft; 34' x13' tractor barn w/loft; plus 2 car garage. This historic home was rebuilt in the 1960s & then expanded significantly by the current owners who have lived there for more than 50 years. In 1975, Thomas King Builder, enlarged the house w/2 additional BRs & full bath upstairs; 6' kitchen extension & breakfast nook addition; plus mud-room/laundry addition w/2 doors to the outside. The resulting country compound includes a total of 4-5 BRs, 3 full baths, & 2 fireplaces. Most inviting great room featuring the LR w/exposed beams, wide board floors, fireplace w/custom wood surround, & adj. library w/built-in book shelves. The first floor also offers the formal DR w/wide board floors; cozy den or guest BR w/exposed beams, wide board floors & adj. full bath; plus the spacious inviting kitchen w/island, sunny breakfast nook, peninsula w/bar overhang, pot rack & two sinks! The gracious foyer w/turned staircase leads to the 2nd floor featuring 4 additional BRs, all with hardwood floors, including the beautiful primary suite w/fireplace, plus 2 more full baths. Spectacular property w/mature flowering trees & gardens, stone walls, screened porch, covered side porch, plus lovely stone terrace. Redding-the "Vermont of CT," yet just 62 miles to Midtown.

Listing By: Laura Ancona - William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l ctsmart Realty.com
  • MLS# 170623605
  • Date Listed02/12/2024
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 3 Full baths
  • Lot Size 2 acres (87,120 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Septic Tank
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Fairfield
  • Year Built 1720
  • Water Well
  • Square Feet 2,779 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $341.49

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Oil, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Barn(s)
  • Roof Asphalt, Wood
  • Lot Size Acres 2.00
  • Lot Size SQFT 87,120.00
  • Lot Features Level

Directions

Church Hill to left on Poverty Hollow to #274

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $14,343
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Redding Elementary School

Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home

3.23 mi

Distance

Frank A. Berry School

Public • PK - 3

7.11 mi

Distance

John Read Middle School

Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home

4.63 mi

Distance

Ralph M. T. Johnson School

Public • 4 - 5

7.11 mi

Distance

Bethel Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

7.92 mi

Distance

Joel Barlow High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

2.43 mi

Distance

Bethel High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.67 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
04/30/2024 Sold $949,000.00
02/18/2024 Pending $949,000.00
02/15/2024 Active $949,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price
149 Chestnut Ridge Road 3 4 Nov 26, 2025 $575,000
162 Hattertown Road 5 3 Nov 14, 2025 $770,000
25 Rock Ridge Road 5 4 Oct 15, 2025 $975,000
1 Hickok Avenue 3 2 Oct 15, 2025 $500,000
9 Blue Spruce Circle 5 5 Nov 13, 2025 $1,599,000
8 Oak Lane 4 4 Nov 15, 2025 $899,000
74 Midway Drive 4 2 Oct 15, 2025 $459,000
1 Richmond Hill Road 4 2 Oct 15, 2025 $800,000
18 Beaver Dam Road 4 5 Oct 24, 2025 $999,995
84 Huntingtown Road 5 2 Oct 15, 2025 $264,900

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in CT / 06896

Source: Walkscore

25/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 2/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 9/100.

Points of Interest near 274 Poverty Hollow Road, Redding, CT 06896

Frequently Asked Questions for 274 Poverty Hollow Road

Source: Realty.com

274 Poverty Hollow Road, Redding, CT 06896 is a Single Family 2,779 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 40 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $949,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 40 photos of 274 Poverty Hollow Road.

Our records indicate that 274 Poverty Hollow Road was built in 1720.

The full address for this home is 274 Poverty Hollow Road, Redding, CT 06896.

274 Poverty Hollow Road has been listed on Realty.com since Mon February 12, 2024

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 2/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 9/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 274 Poverty Hollow Road. Redding Elementary School (Grades: PK - 4), John Read Middle School (Grades: 5 - 8), Joel Barlow High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l (tel: 203-438-9531)
Listing agent: Laura Ancona (tel: 203-438-9531) (#7789)

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