Jonathan Hall Danbury,CT Real Estate~203-417-0523

Currently in Northern Fairfield County and Southern Litchfield County (Danbury, Brookfield, Bethel, New Fairfield, Sherman, Newtown, Ridgefield and New Milford) there are 389 single family homes built since 2000 currently for sale according to the Greater Fairfield County CMLS (4/22/08). While an overwhelming majority are colonials and farmhouse style colonials, there are the occasional raised ranches and capes. While most of these new construction homes are located on cul de sac developments of similar homes, there are options for people that do not like to live in developments or subdivisions.

There are several different locations where most of these newer homes. Depending on your budget and things that you are looking for, Northern Fairfield County and Southern Litchfield County has a taste of everything. Feel free to contact me for additional information on any of these communities.

So, where exactly are most of these homes being built? Here is a quick summary of 5 places where most of these homes are being built:

5. The Club at River Oaks

This private, exclusive community is located in Sherman, Connecticut. The Club at River Oaks is a private gated golf and residential community. The club opened in 2003 and has gotten acclaim as of the best golf courses in the state. The gated residential golf community has 66 home sites situated on over 300 acres bordering the Berkshire mountains, the Housatonic river and the Appalachian trail. The homes are primarily situated on over 2 acre lots. If you are looking for a private golf course within 90 minutes of Manhattan, the Club at River Oaks might put you in the swing of things. Find new homes for sale in the Club at River Oaks.

4. Downtown Ridgefield

From Danbury head down Route 7 south onto Route 35 and follow it a few miles, you will be in downtown Ridgefield. With a charming main street with restaurants, shopping and a park that becomes an outdoor theater in the summer, downtown Ridgefield classic charm with modern amenities. For those looking to own a new home within walking distance to shopping, this is the spot for you in Northern Fairfield County.With newer homes, sometimes next to 150 year old homes, it is a good spot of individuals that do not want to live in subdivisions of homes that all look the same. Land is hard to come by downtown so most of the new homes have replaced smaller mid 20^th century homes. You will find a variety of vintage and new/existing homes for sale in downtown Ridgefield. Downtown Ridgefield is a place to consider when looking for a new home! See what is out there in Ridgefield for you to live in.

3. Western Danbury

Yes, I am sure most everyone thinks that the only new construction type in western Danbury have been condos or townhomes with recently built communities such as Kensington Woods and Briar Woods built within the last couple of years and currently under construction Rivington development . However, if everyone takes a step back to see the big picture, Western Danbury has been a hot bed for new single family homes as well. With larger subdivisions such as Ridgebury Hills, Deer Park Estates, Westville Estates, Troy Estates, Woodland Estates plus the recently completed Butler's Ridge and currently under construction Cannonball Estates and Hidden Glen, there has been a lot of new homes built in Western Danbury. On top of the larger developments, there has been a fair amount of homes built along Middle River Road, South King Street, Long Ridge Road, Brushy Hill Road, Aunt Hack and Franklin Street Extension among others that are not in subdivisions.

The big lure to Danbury are the low property taxes (for the area) because of all of the shopping, businesses and light industry that help off set the tax bill for city services and schools. It is a great spot of commuting to New York City or Westchester County. Search all of the listings in Western Danbury.

2. Hattertown Newtown

Located in Southern Newtown, Hattertown has had much real estate development of recent years for larger homes on more acreage than what is typically found in another hot area of development in Newtown, Sandy Hook. There are still horse properties in Hattertown while there is still convenience to major employment centers including Stamford with is about 45 minutes away and White Plains, New York with is about 1 hour away.Find your country or year round home in Hattertown.

1. Southern New Milford

Southern New Milford offers commutable country living just 15 minutes north of I-84 and minutes to the village center of New Milford. There is access to Candlewood Lake and all of the town amenities you would expect. New homes are colonials or farmhouse style colonials with the occasional raised ranch or cape, at generally lower prices than Danbury and Northern Fairfield County. Newer developments include Haldine Estate,Meyer Estates, Fox Ridge Estates,Fieldstone Estates, Farmstead Acres, Deer Ridge Estate,Lillinoah Ridge and Sycamore Trails. In addition, there have been a fair amount of new homes built on Ridge Road, Reservior Road and Second Hill Road among others that are not in subdivisions. Search the Greater Fairfield County Mulitple Listing Service (MLS) for your Southern New Milford Home!

Open House Sunday April 13 from 1-3PM

Address:56 Lake George Road, Brookfield CT 06804. SOLD 11/11/08

Located in the desirable Birnam Woods neighborhood in Brookfield, the home is situationed on a beautifally landscaped level 1 acre lot. The pristine kept contemporary offers an open floor plan with catherdal ceilings, skylights, sun room and central island in the eat in kitchen. The family room,located off the eat in kitchen, feature a fireplace plus wall to wall carpet.The upstairs features 2 guest bedrooms and a guest bath plus a generously sized master suite with ample closet space. The full unfinished walkout basement has access to the 2 car attached garage. The backyard is a perfect spot for summer barbeques and gatherings as well as potential for a pool. Offered at $479,500, this is a good opportunity to own in this quiet established neighborhood minutes to I-84 and Route 7. SOLD 11/11/08!

Brookfield is a town located to the northeast of Danbury. With about 20.5 square miles of land, about 16,000 people call Brookfield home. With Candlewood Lake in the west and Lake Lillinonah in the east, Brookfield Connecticut living is designed around fun while still having good access to major employment centers such as Danbury, Stamford, White Plains & New York City. Neighborhoods in Brookfield include Birnam Woods, Ironworks Hill, Green Ridge, Dairy Farm,Seven Fields, Candlewood Shores, Candlewood Lake Club and Barkwood Falls. There are major shopping opportunities along the Route 7 corridor including Costco, Shoprite as well as several furniture stores and national and local businesses and restaurants.

Real estate options in Brookfield, CT range from 1 bedrooms condos in Rollingwood, starting around $190,000 to antique homes in the historical district to large new homes on significant acreage. In addition, there are homes in lake communities starting around $300,000 up to direct waterfront homes over a million dollars. Search for homes in Brookfield.

For more information on this pristine condition contemporary in the Birnam Woods neighborhood in Brookfield or would like a personal town tour of Brookfield CT, please contact me at my information located on the upper left hand corner.

I hope to see you stop by the open house on Sunday April 13th from 1-3PM. If this time is not convenient for you, please call me for a private showing.

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Lakewood Condos is located in the Pembroke neighborhood in Danbury about 10 minutes north of downtown.With city owned land bordering the complex to the west and north, Lakewood has many amenities to offer the owners of the 108 units of the community. The community is located near local restaurants & business, and also 6 minutes drive south to I-84 and 15 minutes to I-684.

Built by BRT in 1985, the same developer who built other condominium communities in the Danbury area such Park Ridge, Park Brook and Willow Springs, the units are designed for modern living. With several different floor plans ranging from 1 bedroom 1 bath ranch units to 2 bedrooms plus a main level den townhouse style, Lakewood has something for everything. With the average list price of the 4 units for sale (plus 1 under deposit) in Lakewood of $261,320 (per CMLS 4/3/08), the average list price for a unit in Lakewood is 15% lower than the current average listing price and about $8000 under the median asking price for a condo in the city of Danbury making Lakewood an excellent value in the Danbury condo marketplace.

With some many other condo complex to choose from in Danbury, Lakewood ranks among one of the popular choices to due to the wooded set back location from a major commuting arterty, giving residents in the commutity easy access to all of the amenties that greater Danbury and Northern Fairfield County have to offer while maintaing a tranquil wooded and well landscaped setting. For further information on Lakewood, please call me at 203-417-0523 Sellers do benefit from a truely global marketing plan if they decide to sell their unit in the popular Lakewood. Please request information, and I promise to get back to you asap!

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Located in the north eastern side of Danbury in the Stadley Rough neighborhood, Shepherd Hill is a 140 unit condo development in a convenient location. With easy access to major shopping on Federal Road and business as well as access to I-84 and Route 7 both north and south, Shepard Hill has one of the most desired locations in the Danbury area. The buildings in the complex has had a new roof put in within the last couple of years. There is also ample resident and guest parking. Community recreational amenities include a playground ,pool and walking trail. In addition, there is easy access to public transportation down the road on Federal Road. There is currently a 78% owner occupancy ratio (4/1/08) in the community, which banks look favorably on when determining financing. See currently available units!

Built in 1984, the units offer modern open floor plans ranging from 1 bedroom ranch style units to 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse style units with a basement garage. The complex and units were designed so many of the residents can take advantage of long range views. Standard amenities for homes in Shepherd Hill include central air conditioning as well as washer and dryer set up in the unit. Also, some of the units in the new part are part of the association and have access to the pool.

If you are thinking about selling your unit in Shepherd Hill or would like to get a tour of the complex or for me to send to the current homes for sale in Shepherd Hill, please call me at 203-417-0523 or send me an email.

Search for condos for sale in Shepherd Hill, located on Old Brookfield Road in Danbury,CT. Contact me about living in Shepherd Hill, and see why it remains one of the most desireable communities in Danbury.

Condos are good an attractive option for first time homeowners since they are generally more affordable than single family homes of similar square footage. Another benefit is the monthly homeowner's associations dues cover exterior maintaince such as gardening & snow removal. They are also attractive to people looking to enjoy community amenities and don't have the personal funds or time to maintain things, such as a pool & tennis courts found at many condo & townhome communities in the Greater Danbury area.

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