Colonial Acres: What the Numbers Say First

Colonial Acres is one of the most affordable condominium options in Bethel. With a median sale price of $225,000 and HOA fees running $285 per month, the total monthly cost of ownership here is a fraction of what buyers pay for comparable square footage elsewhere in Fairfield County. The town-wide median across all property types sits at $637,500, which means Colonial Acres is not competing with single-family homes — it is offering buyers a specific entry point that single-family inventory in Bethel CT real estate simply cannot match at this price. That gap is the practical reason buyers come here.

Colonial Acres Condos for Sale

Colonial Acres has only 14 units total. In a complex this small, availability is irregular. Units do not turn over on a predictable schedule, and when one comes to market, it typically moves quickly given the price point. There are no verified active listings at the time this page was written. If you are watching this complex, waiting for a public listing to appear is not the right strategy. Buyers who want a unit at Colonial Acres should have someone monitoring the off-market pipeline. The Engel Team tracks Bethel CT condos including smaller complexes like this one — contact us directly to get on the early-alert list before anything hits the MLS.

Recently Sold at Colonial Acres

MLS records show 7 confirmed sales at Colonial Acres. Closed prices ranged from $145,000 to $245,000, with a median of $225,000. Unit sizes in the sales record ran from 884 to 1,280 square feet, and the median price per square foot across those transactions was approximately $204. That price-per-square-foot figure is useful context when evaluating any new listing here — a unit priced significantly above $204/SF should be justified by condition, renovation, or a configuration that commands a premium.

Unit	Date	Price	Bed/Bath	SqFt	HOA/mo	Tax/yr
A	08/01/2025	$225,000	2/1	1,008	$315	$3,390
B	06/23/2021	$240,000	3/2	1,176	$285	$4,556
	05/12/2021	$242,500	3/2	1,176	$285	$4,568
A	03/24/2021	$245,000	3/2	1,176	$285	$4,313
A	07/17/2020	$210,000	3/3	1,280	$265	$5,409
B	04/01/2020	$182,500	3/2	1,176	$265	$4,511
C	01/17/2020	$145,000	2/1	884	$265	$2,907

One detail worth noting: HOA fees in the sales record varied between $265 and $315 per month. That variation across units in the same small complex suggests either phased fee adjustments over time or unit-level differences in the fee structure. Buyers should confirm the current fee and any pending increases with the association directly before making an offer.

About Colonial Acres

Colonial Acres is a small, low-density condominium complex at 43 Plumtrees Road in Bethel. The community was built in phases between 1973 and 1985, which is typical of smaller complexes developed incrementally during that era. With 14 total units, this is not a large managed community with a full amenity package — it is a quiet, self-contained cluster of ranch-style homes that gives owners the footprint of a condo with a building style closer to traditional residential construction. The Plumtrees Road address places it in a residential area of Bethel rather than a commercial corridor, which contributes to the low-turnover character of the complex.

Homes and Layouts at Colonial Acres

Units at Colonial Acres are ranch-style condominiums with two or three bedrooms. Based on confirmed MLS sales, unit sizes ranged from 884 square feet for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout up to 1,280 square feet for the largest 3-bedroom, 3-bath configuration. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan at 1,176 square feet appears most frequently in the sales record, accounting for four of the seven closed transactions. The ranch style means single-level living with no stairs between floors, which is a meaningful feature for buyers who want accessibility or are downsizing from a larger home. Specific details about parking configuration, storage, and outdoor space should be confirmed at the unit level, as they may vary across the 1973–1985 construction phases.

What Buyers Need to Know

Colonial Acres is a 50-year-old complex in the oldest sections and approaching 40 years in the newer phases. Age matters in condo due diligence. Before making an offer, buyers should request the association’s reserve fund study and confirm whether reserves are adequately funded. A complex with 14 units has limited capacity to absorb a large special assessment — any deferred maintenance on shared building systems, roofing, or infrastructure gets spread across a small ownership base, which magnifies the per-unit impact.

The HOA fee structure deserves a careful look. The MLS record shows fees of $265 per month in 2020 and $315 per month on the most recent 2025 sale, a meaningful increase over five years. That trajectory is useful information about how the association has managed costs. Buyers should ask for the current operating budget, the last three years of meeting minutes, and documentation of any completed or planned capital projects.

Rental rules, pet policies, and owner-occupancy ratios are association-specific and not available in the MLS record. These details matter for buyers using conventional financing, since lenders have minimum owner-occupancy thresholds for condo project approval. Buyers financing through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines should have their lender confirm project eligibility before going under contract. A complex this small, with phased construction across 12 years, may require additional project review depending on the lender.

Individual units in a complex built across 1973–1985 will vary considerably in renovation status. The $100,000 spread between the lowest and highest closed prices in the MLS record ($145,000 to $245,000) reflects both unit size differences and likely condition variation. Buyers should not assume that a higher list price reflects a fully updated unit without verifying kitchen, bath, mechanical, and window conditions firsthand. A pre-offer walkthrough with a contractor familiar with older condo construction is worth the cost.

Buying or Selling at Colonial Acres

Pricing a unit at Colonial Acres correctly requires understanding a sales record that spans five years and covers a $100,000 price range. The seven MLS sales provide a foundation, but unit-level differences in size, condition, and floor plan mean that comparable selection is not straightforward. Sellers who price based on the top of the range without justifying the premium with renovation and condition will sit on the market. Buyers who assume the bottom of the range is still achievable in 2025 conditions will need to verify that with current data.

If you are buying or selling at Colonial Acres, The Engel Team can pull the full MLS history, walk through the comparable unit analysis, and give you a clear read on where this complex stands right now. For sellers, we can also assess how Colonial Acres positions relative to other Bethel homes for sale across all property types, so you understand what buyer pool you are competing for. Contact us directly — a complex with 14 units and irregular turnover requires a more targeted approach than a standard market analysis.