Summerset Condos in Danbury, CT

Opening Overview

Summerset at 151 Shelter Rock Road is one of the more active resale condominium communities in Danbury. Thirty-one MLS sales on record, closed prices ranging from $140,000 to $350,000, and a median of $285,000 — those numbers tell you this is an attainable entry point in a city where the overall median across all property types sits at $512,500. For buyers priced out of Danbury’s single-family market, Summerset is worth understanding in detail, not just as a price point but as a specific building with its own resale patterns, fee structure, and unit variety. The 1,100-square-foot 2-bedroom townhouse-style units have traded in a wide band. Knowing where in that band a given unit should land requires reading the sales history carefully.

Summerset Condos for Sale

Summerset turns over regularly by Danbury condo standards. Thirty-one recorded MLS sales across the complex’s history, with multiple closings per year in recent years, reflects a community that attracts buyers who move in, live there, and eventually sell — not a complex where owners hold indefinitely. That said, active inventory at any given moment is limited. With 110 total units, even a busy year might produce eight to twelve listings. If you are watching Danbury CT condos and Summerset is on your shortlist, set up an alert and move quickly when a unit appears. The range between a one-bedroom at 600 square feet and a two-bedroom townhouse at 1,550 square feet is wide enough that not every available unit will suit every buyer. Contact The Engel Team directly for off-market monitoring and to get notified before units hit the open market.

Recently Sold at Summerset

The sales record at Summerset is detailed and consistent. Based on verified MLS data, 31 sales have closed at prices between $140,000 and $350,000, with a median sale price of $285,000 and a median price per square foot of approximately $248. Unit sizes in the sold data run from 600 to 1,550 square feet.

The most recent sales show a market that has strengthened considerably from its pre-2021 baseline. In 2018 and 2019, two-bedroom units were trading in the $140,000 to $192,000 range. By 2021 and 2022, those same two-bedroom floor plans were closing between $230,000 and $285,000. The 2024 and 2025 sales show the upper end of the range continuing to push: Unit 94 closed at $350,000 in July 2024, Unit 71 at $349,000 in May 2025, and Unit 87 at $335,000 in November 2025 — all two-bedroom units at or above 1,150 square feet.

The one-bedroom units tell a different story. Unit 25 (852 SF) closed at $285,000 in August 2025. Unit 35 (800 SF) closed at $250,000 in June 2025. Unit 48 (852 SF) closed at $275,000 in October 2024. For buyers comparing cost per square foot, the smaller units in recent sales have actually run higher per-foot than some of the larger two-bedroom townhouse-style units — a pattern worth noting when making an offer.

About Summerset

Summerset is a 110-unit townhouse-style condominium community built in 1985 at 151 Shelter Rock Road in Danbury, CT. The complex sits in the northern part of the city, a location that puts residents closer to the Route 7 corridor and the commercial stretch along Federal Road than to downtown Danbury proper. The community-style layout, a term that in Danbury condo context typically means dispersed multi-unit buildings arranged around shared grounds rather than a single mid-rise structure, gives Summerset a residential feel that distinguishes it from the denser condo buildings closer to downtown. For buyers exploring Danbury CT real estate and weighing attached versus detached options, Summerset sits in a middle position: more ownership feel than a high-rise condominium, less maintenance burden than a single-family home. The complex includes a clubhouse as a confirmed amenity.

Homes and Layouts at Summerset

Summerset offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in a townhouse format. Based on verified sales data, unit sizes range from 600 square feet on the small end for one-bedroom units to 1,550 square feet for the larger two-bedroom floor plans. The 1,150-square-foot two-bedroom layout appears to be the most common configuration, accounting for the majority of recorded sales. There is also a 1,240 to 1,440 square-foot tier within the two-bedroom range, suggesting some variation in layout or finish between buildings. The 1,550-square-foot units, which have appeared in multiple sales including Units 87, 88, 86, 79, 85, and 20, represent the upper end of what Summerset offers and tend to carry price premiums accordingly. The townhouse style means vertical living across two levels, which suits buyers comfortable with stairs but may not suit every downsizer. Specific details on parking configuration, basement storage, and private outdoor space should be confirmed with the listing agent and reviewed in the condominium documents for each unit.

What Buyers Need to Know

HOA fees at Summerset have varied across units and over time. Recent sales show monthly fees ranging from $201 to $291. The baseline listed for the complex is $254 per month. That variation matters: before making an offer on any specific unit, confirm the current fee for that unit directly, as fees can differ based on unit size and association assessments. Annual property taxes in the recent sales range from roughly $3,281 to $4,466 depending on unit and year, with the most recently sold units landing between $3,869 and $4,466.

Summerset was built in 1985, which means the building systems — roofing, siding, common-area mechanical — are in a range where capital expenditure planning matters. Request the association’s reserve study and current reserve fund balance before closing. A complex with 110 units built four decades ago should have a funded reserve that reflects a realistic replacement schedule. If the reserve study is outdated or the fund is underfunded, factor that risk into your offer price.

Ask about special assessment history. Any complex of this age and size may have completed or pending assessments for roof replacement, parking lot repaving, or building envelope work. The resale package should include disclosure of any known upcoming assessments. Review the association’s financial statements for the last two to three fiscal years, not just the most recent one.

Rental rules, pet policies, and owner-occupancy ratios should all be confirmed directly with the association or its management company. Conventional financing and FHA financing both have occupancy thresholds that affect whether a given complex qualifies. If owner-occupancy has dropped at Summerset, it may affect financing options for buyers who are not putting 20 percent down. Verify the current ratio before committing to a specific financing structure. For a full picture of what is available across Danbury’s attached housing market, browse Danbury homes for sale to compare Summerset against other options in the same price range.

Buying or Selling at Summerset

Summerset has a documented sales history and a price range that has shifted materially over the past five years. A two-bedroom unit that sold for $168,000 in 2020 closed at $349,000 in May 2025. That trajectory has rewarded sellers who bought before 2022 and creates a more nuanced calculation for buyers entering now. Pricing a Summerset unit correctly in 2025 requires reading the recent comps carefully, accounting for square footage tier, unit condition, and fee variation, not just applying a blanket per-square-foot figure to the median.

The Engel Team works with both buyers and sellers at Danbury condo complexes including Summerset. For sellers, that means a current valuation that accounts for your specific unit’s size, condition, and position in the comp stack. For buyers, it means early notification when units become available and help evaluating whether a listed price reflects where the market actually is. If you are considering a purchase or listing at Summerset, contact The Engel Team for a direct conversation about current value and strategy.