78 Old Poverty Road
Southbury, CT, 06488 $ 759,000
Bedrooms4 Baths2.1 Sq 1,990 Monthly Estimate*
$ 4,673
for $759,000 with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 half bath. This 1,990 square foot home was built in 1989 on a lot size of 2.7.
If you prefer the extraordinary over the ordinary, this exquisite one-of-a-kind home is for you. As you enter through the driveway you begin to feel you are approaching something very special. You have now arrived at this exceptionally distinctive Colonial surrounded by nearly three private and serene acres. Come inside to find timeless New England elegance with refined modern living. The foyer immediately welcomes you with its grand staircase. Now, note just a few of the home's highlights: Living Room (with a fireplace, hip & gable ceiling, and recessed lighting), Dining Room (with sliders to one of the two rear decks), Kitchen (with Viking appliances, granite, an abundance of custom cabinetry, and an extended dining area), Laundry/Mud Room (with a Dutch door, slate tiled floor, wet sink, Samsung industrial washer/dryer, and access to the second rear deck), and the Family Room (with a guest half bath). Upstairs you will find four bedrooms including a stunning master suite, and a full hall bathroom. Outdoors you will enjoy nature at its very best with a remarkable sense of privacy and beauty, full-length rear decking, a large shed/studio with electricity, and property night lighting. Add to all of this numerous Restoration Hardware lighting and hardware, custom blinds, room-darkening shades, a finished two-car garage, a newer furnace and so much more. Come experience this exceptional home and property, you simply won't want to leave. This home is located in one of Southbury's premier neighborhoods. In addition to being only 5 minutes from Southbury center, you will also be right down the road from Platt Park, a 106 acre park with miles of interlocking trails for hiking and nature walking.
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FeaturesGeneralZoning R-60
Neighborhood The Purchase
County New Haven
Tax Year July 2025-June 2026
Property Type Single Family For Sale
Status Active
Acres 2.7
Directions Main Street S. to Poverty Rd follow to end and take left onto E Hill Rd pass the golf course entrance and take left onto Old Poverty Rd at fork. Follow to #78 (see Pillared driveway entry). No sign.
High School Regional District 15
City Southbury
Elementary School Per Board of Ed
Sq Ft Total 1990
DOM 4
Year Built 1989
Style Colonial
Year Built Source Public Records
Energy Features Programmable Thermostat Ridge Vents Thermopane Windows
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InteriorCooling System Ceiling Fans Central Air
Total Rooms 8
Basement Description Full Storage Liveable Space
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ExteriorWater Source Private Well
Lot Description Treed Level Lot Sloping Lot Professionally Landscaped
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByScott MartinListing Agent
Showcase Realty, Inc.Broker
scott@showcasect.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $4,673
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $739
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $848,177
Percent of Sale Price 12%
About Southbury, CT 19,982 Population
8% Since 2002
$ 84,270 Median Income
52.98 Median Age
25% Households with Children
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3042461 Elementary School
3041991 Middle School
Regional District 15 High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 5/14/2026 | $759,000 | | Listed Price |