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Property Description
Imagine waking up to the best view of beautiful Candlewood Lake. This exceptional property offers 200 ft of direct waterfront, just steps from the water's edge. Enjoy stunning western sunsets with a panoramic view of scenic Bear Mountain Park. Endless outdoor entertainment awaits with a meticulously designed, multi-tiered landscape featuring a rare-grandfathered in waterfront cabana bar, several patios, a garden veranda, game room gazebo and a regulation-size shuffleboard court. The newly added two-story sunroom with a loft offers year-round, sweeping views that will take your breath away. The two-car garage includes a full-sized elevator, providing convenient access to the main level's Garden Veranda. A full bath and guest sleeping quarters on the main level ensure easy accessibility for all guests. The garage is also home to a modern game room with additional sleeping space for weekend visitors, complete with a slate patio and a cozy fire pit. The walk-out basement features a brand-new sauna, a second kitchen, and a guest suite, offering privacy and access to the second-tier patio. Five-zone heating & cooling, as well as a new 26 KW whole-home generator, maintenance-free Hardy Board siding and a brand-new roof. A full irrigation system ensures the property stays lush and green year-round. For boating enthusiasts, the property includes a fully covered hydraulic boat lift and two additional docks that can accommodate up to five vessels. It's amazing!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5 Shady Knolls
General
- Price: $3,450,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24170496
- Updated: 4/30/2026
- Added to Site: 23 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Elevator, Sauna
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Suite: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dressing Room, 16 x 18.6, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Wall/Wall Carpet, 13 x 11, Lower
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 17 x 10, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, French Doors, Tile Floor, 14 x 19, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Skylight, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 22 x 16, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Tile Floor, 14 x 10, Lower
- 2nd Kitchen: Kitchen - Skylight, Island, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 15, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Tile Floor, 14 x 11, Main
- Office: Office - French Doors, 9 x 15, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Rec/Play Room - Sliders, Hardwood Floor, 21 x 20, Other
- Rec Room: Sliders, Hardwood Floor, 21 x 20, Other
- Laundry: Lower Level
- Other Room 1: Other, 13 x 11, Lower
- Other Room 2: Other - Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet, 7 x 20, Lower
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Breezeway, Cabana, Deck, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
- Color: Gray
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Driving Directions: Turn down the shady knolls circle, where you will see the Shady Knolls sign upon driving down. Stay to the left and keep going to the water, when at the water the road bends to the right. The house is the 4th one on the left. Parking on the street.
School Information
- Elementary School: Stadley Rough
- Middle School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Danbury
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Hardie Board
- Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished, Walk-out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 3,773
- Above Ground: 2,934 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 839 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1941
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.207
- Zoning: RA20
- Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Water View
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Lake, Dock or Mooring, Water Community, View, Access
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $769,440
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 81787
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence, Kyle Neumann
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Schools
Schools serving 5 Shady Knolls
School District:Danbury School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stadley Rough School 25 Karen Road, Danbury, CT 06811 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Broadview Middle School 72 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
Danbury High School 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06811 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5 Shady Knolls
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/29/2026
Listed
$3,450,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5 Shady Knolls
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$16,171
2%
$647,080
—
2023
$15,815
5%
$647,080
—
2023
$15,096
11%
$647,080
35%
2022
$13,568
2%
$480,800
—
2021
$13,270
—
$480,800
—
2020
$13,270
—
$480,800
—
2019
$13,270
—
$480,800
—
2018
$13,270
-8%
$480,800
-3%
2017
$14,374
1%
$496,500
—
2016
$14,222
1%
$495,900
—
2015
$14,014
2%
$495,900
—
2014
$13,687
11%
$495,900
8%
2011
$12,333
—
$460,200
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5 Shady Knolls, Danbury, CT 06811 (MLS# 24170496) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 5 Shady Knolls is currently listed for $3,450,000 and was received on April 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 5 Shady Knolls? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Danbury? You can browse all Danbury real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

