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Property Description
Discover the quintessential Redding lifestyle in this charming circa 1898 home, perfectly positioned to enjoy the town's excellent schools, open space, and recreational opportunities like hiking, fishing, and kayaking. This 2/3 bedroom home (3rd bedroom being used as a study) also features and 2 full bathrooms, offering versatile living options, a 3-bedroom septic system, central air, updated electical system, thermo pride boiler with lifetime transferable warranty on the heat exchanger and a new shed in the yard. Step inside to discover timeless character with original hardwood floors and high ceilings. The living areas and 2 bedrooms are highlighted by four fireplaces-three decorative and one fully functional with a heater insert - adding warmth. The dining room boasts exposed beams, original leaded glass windows while newer windows throughout the remainder of the house ensure modern efficiency. Relax and unwind on the inviting covered and screened front porch. Need flexible space? The partially heated basement has been used as a home office, and a newer, spacious shed on the property offers endless potential as a workshop or a creative studio. Additionally, existing expansion plans-drawn up by previous owners-are available to help you visualize future possibilities (not submitted for town approval). Ideally located for an easy commute, you are just moments from Joel Barlow High School and the convenient shopping hubs of Bethel and Georgetown. Being sold "as is".
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 78 Black Rock Tpke
General
- Sold For: $635,000
- Taxes: (July 2026-June 2027)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24187187
- Added to Site: 103 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Open Floor Plan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bath: Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Ceiling Fan, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 13 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 10 x 10, Upper
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Family Room - Bay/Bow Window, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 13 x 11, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, 13 x 11, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 11, Main
- Study: Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 11, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall
- Color: Bicsuit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking: Under House Garage, Driveway
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Neighborhood: West Redding
- Driving Directions: 58 South past Joel Barlow Highschool
School Information
- Elementary School: Redding
- Middle School: John Read
- High School: Joel Barlow
Community
- Community Name: West Redding
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: 30 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Antique, Farm House
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,688
- Above Ground: 1,288 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 400 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1898
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.26
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
- Zoning: R-2
- Lot Description: Level Lot, Rolling, Open Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $289,000
- Tax Year: July 2026-June 2027
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: None
- Property ID: 269058
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Lisa Pompeo
Sold by Dave Jones Realty, LLC, Richard Vargas
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Schools
Schools serving 78 Black Rock Tpke
School Districts:Regional High School District 09, Redding School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Redding Elementary School 33 Lonetown Road, Redding, CT 06896 | PK-4 | 2.5 mi |
John Read Middle School 486 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896 | 5-8 | 3.2 mi |
Joel Barlow High School 100 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, CT 06896 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 78 Black Rock Tpke
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/14/2026
Sold
$635,000
1.6%
MLS
7/03/2026
Listed
$625,000
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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.
78 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, CT 06896 (MLS# 24187187) is a Single Family property that was sold at $635,000 on September 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 78 Black Rock Turnpike? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Redding? You can browse all Redding real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

