NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1403 Ponus Ridge New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $1,931,000 - $3,283,921

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,613 Sq Ft
$631/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2020

Last sale price $2,400,000 $520 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,263/month

136 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Barn
  • 5.13 Acre Lot
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Pool House
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2020

A relaxing and peaceful country setting with a story-book provenance dating back over a 100 years, this family-style compound creates an idyllic, private getaway. Originally part of the Woolworth estate and completely surrounded by light woodlands and natural landscaping, the light-filled farmhouse features a designer kitchen with charming breakfast nook and fireplace. The turn key spaces also feature an adjacent family room and mudroom (both filled with walls of custom cabinetry); a light-filled living room with coffered ceiling and centered fireplace; dining room with original paneled fireplace; and a private study/library with fireplace and wet bar. The second floor master suite with sitting room with dual walk-in closets and an exercise room also has an additional three bedrooms. A welcoming screened porch steps out to a broad wrap-around bluestone terrace with stone surround on to a sweeping lawn ready for outdoor recreation. Its complemented with a garden potting shed and a hillside "camp" with sitting deck, fire pit and wired with WiFi for outdoor movie viewing. The adjacent party barn has a full kitchen and hobby room/office; and a second floor with two bedrooms and a full bath. With a wall of glass and French doors opening to the pool and cabana finishing the picture-perfect setting, it's modern family-style fun for everyone. Listing combines two legal parcels being offered together: Parcel ID 27/25/159- 3.03 acres ,Parcel ID 27/25/160-2.13ac

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Dixon Fog

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0754723 Listed on: 03/29/2020

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Dunn

Houlihan Lawrence License #REB.0198670

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,706

Year Built

  • Built in 1825

Lot Details

  • 5.13 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned 200

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,613 Sq Ft Home
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Screened Porch
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Shed

Schools

  • West Elementary School
  • Saxe Middle School
  • New Canaan High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Safe and two hanging lights in the barn, sunflower wall sconces in the main house

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,706

Year Built

Built in 1825

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4613
  • Total Sq Ft: 4613
  • Year Built: 1825
  • Exclusions: Safe and two hanging lights in the barn, sunflower wall sconces in the main house
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2020
  • Directions: Merritt Pkwy North exit 36 north on to Weed Street. Left onto West and left onto Greenley rd. Right onto Ponus Ridge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial, Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 1403

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, French Doors, Guest House, Patio, Porch, Porch-Screened, Shed, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.1300
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Treed, Fence - Full
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 25706
  • Total Assessed Value: 1415540
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184501

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2020
Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
Cochran Elisabeth
Bought by
Decarlo Reifenheiser-Decarlo D and Decarlo Thoams
Seller's Agent
Wendy Dixon Fog
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Judy Dunn
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-12.73%
Total Days on Market
136
Current Estimated Value
$2,911,480

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$511,480
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,524,339
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$972,686

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1995
Sold by
Wall Elisabeth Est
Bought by
Cochran V G Moffett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
9.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Decarlo Reifenheiser-Decarlo D $1,730,400 None Available
Decarlo Reifenheiser-Decarlo D $1,730,400 None Available
Cochran V G Moffett $364,000 --
Cochran V G Moffett $364,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Decarlo Reifenheiser-Decarlo D $1,680,000
Closed Decarlo Reifenheiser-Decarlo D $1,680,000
Previous Owner Cochran V G Moffett $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $2,400,000 -12.7% $520 / Sq Ft
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2020 03/29/20 For Sale $2,750,000 -- $596 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $33,738 $2,090,340 $851,900 $1,238,440
2023 $26,920 $1,421,350 $736,960 $684,390
2022 $26,110 $1,421,350 $736,960 $684,390
2021 $25,812 $1,421,350 $736,960 $684,390
2020 $25,706 $1,415,540 $736,960 $678,580
2019 $25,819 $1,415,540 $736,960 $678,580
2018 $27,265 $1,607,620 $712,250 $895,370
2017 $26,799 $1,607,620 $712,250 $895,370
2016 $26,220 $1,607,620 $712,250 $895,370
2015 $26,622 $1,607,620 $712,250 $895,370
2014 $24,982 $1,607,620 $712,250 $895,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170285025

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000027-000025-000159