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Property Description
The western exposure "million-dollar view" of Candlewood Lake comes with this charming lake house with original features and modern updates. Relax in front of the wood-burning fieldstone fireplace surrounded by knotty-pine paneling and built-in bookcases, or step through the LR sliders to the huge elevated deck to enjoy your lake views around the propane firepit. Recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms, with an ensuite PBR is just off the LR, and two BR with full lake views on the upper level. A detached fieldstone one-car garage at street level offers additional parking and storage. Quick walk to beach. Candlewood Trails is a highly sought-after community with gorgeous lakeftont setting and beach, renovated clubhouse, and private boat marina. South New Milford location offers easy commute to Danbury/ NYC, and a 6-10 minute drive to all shopping and amenities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 Lake Dr
General
- Sold For: $625,000
- HOA FEE: $183/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24102856
- Added to Site: 220 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Rooms/Areas: Workshop
- Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, 15.5 x 9, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, 12 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, 14 x 13, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, 21 x 13.5, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, 12 x 10, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Club House, Guest Parking
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Grill, Terrace, Deck
- Color: Sage Green
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Location
- County: Litchfield
- Neighborhood: Candlewood Trails
- Driving Directions: Turn into Candlewood Trails and proceed down Beach Drive SLOWLY to the end where you see the lakefront and community clubhouse in front of you; turn left on to Lake Drive and proceed to #85 on left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Hill & Plain
- Middle School: Schaghticoke
- Intermediate School: Sarah Noble Intermediate Schoo
- High School: New Milford
Community
- Community Name: Candlewood Trails
- Association: Yes
- Home Owners Assn.: 1
- Assoc. Fees Include: Club House, Lake/Beach Access, Road Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Window Unit
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Water System
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full, Storage, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Square Feet: 1,161
- Above Ground: 1,161 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1935
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Paved, Asphalt
- Zoning: R80
- Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Borders Open Space, Sloping Lot, Water View
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water, Dock or Mooring, Water Community, View
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $2,200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Annual Heat Cost: $1,200
- Assessment Amount: $233,130
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: see Inclusion/Exclusion statement
- Property ID: 1872649
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Casey Jordan
Sold by Re/Max Rise, Laura Rose
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Schools
Schools serving 85 Lake Dr
School District:New Milford School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hill And Plain School 60 Old Town Park Road, New Milford, CT 06776 | K-2 | 0.6 mi |
Sarah Noble Intermediate School 25 Sunny Valley Road, New Milford, CT 06776 | 3-5 | 2.1 mi |
Schaghticoke Middle School 23 Hipp Road, New Milford, CT 06776 | 6-8 | 6.2 mi |
New Milford High School, New Milford, CT 388 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT 06776 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 85 Lake Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/21/2025
Sold
$625,000
4.18%
MLS
6/11/2025
Listed
$599,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
85 Lake Drive, New Milford, CT 06776 (MLS# 24102856) is a Single Family property that was sold at $625,000 on July 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 85 Lake Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Milford? You can browse all New Milford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

