NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 Turtle Back Ln W New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,868,000 - $3,685,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
4,821 Sq Ft
$650/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 22, 2023

Last sale price $2,895,000 $600 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,837/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pool House
  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 4.22 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of June 2023

THIS STUNNING STONE & SHINGLE COLONIAL is beautifully sited on over 4 level acres. Thoughtfully renovated & expanded by current owners under the watchful eye of noted Architect, Gary Stluka. Welcoming stone entry leads to spacious foyer flanked by designer dining and living rooms, full of light thanks to a pair of bay windows. Exceptional quality eat-in kitchen with large island, hi-end cabinetry, appliances and views/access to the fenced back yard and pool area. Adjacent to the kitchen you'll find one of 2 family rooms, with fireplace, office built-ins, vaulted ceilings and doors to terrace. The Great Room, (aka, second family room), off the living room offers additional casual living and great flexibility with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, wet bar, half bath and French doors to the gardens, multiple terraces, pool and pool house (w 1/2 bath/outdoor shower). Also on 1st floor, added bonus of cozy 5th bedroom with full bath. Upstairs, peaceful Primary Suite with walk-in closet and beautifully renovated master bath. Bedroom #3 is ensuite with dressing area, two more spacious bedrooms flank smartly renovated shared bath. Second floor laundry room and partially finished lower level exercise/office/playroom with half bath and second laundry, lead to the 2-car garage. Gorgeous property, professionally landscaped by dbdesign w/specimen trees & flowering shrubs. The expansive terraces, pool, gas firepit and fountain create several enviable 'outdoor rooms' to be enjoyed year round!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Krieger

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0770193 Listed on: 03/27/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Page Growney

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0773375

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,802

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 4.22 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 4AC

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wired For Sound
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Cabana
  • Heated In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Please see INCLUSION/EXCLUSION ADDENDUM
  • Assessor Parcel Number 184716

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,802

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Oenoke Ridge
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4221
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 600
  • Total Sq Ft: 4821
  • Year Built: 1963
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Flood zone, current owners policy available for review (Attached to Documents tab), annual premium $1044.
  • Exclusions: Please see INCLUSION/EXCLUSION ADDENDUM
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: West Rd to Turtle Back Rd to Turtle Back Lane - W
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Garage Access, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry room 2nd fl, add'l set in LL
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Wired For Audio
  • Street Number Modifier: 17

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Cabana, French Doors, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Lighting, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond Access View
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Under House Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.22
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac In Flood Zone Some Wetlands Cleared Lightly Wooded Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: Yes
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: 4AC
  • Parcel #: 184716

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 24802
  • Total Assessed Value: 1350160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.37

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 27, 2023
Closed on
Jun 13, 2023
Sold by
Einstein William L and Einstein Suzanne C
Bought by
Scherr Wyley and Scherr Lauren
Seller's Agent
Anne Krieger
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Page Growney
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,895,000
Sold Price
$2,895,000
Total Days on Market
14
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$3,135,099

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$240,099
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.15%
Original Mortgage
$2,171,250
Outstanding Balance
$2,126,111
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$1,008,988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1991
Sold by
Melican James and Melican Debra
Bought by
Einstein William and Einstein Suzanne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Scherr Wyley -- None Available
Scherr Wyley -- None Available
Einstein William $750,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scherr Wyley $2,171,250
Closed Scherr Wyley $2,171,250
Previous Owner Einstein William $487,500
Previous Owner Einstein William $600,000
Previous Owner Einstein William $290,000
Previous Owner Einstein William $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Sold $2,895,000 0.0% $600 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2023 03/28/23 For Sale $2,895,000 -- $600 / 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 $27,677 $1,714,790 $764,750 $950,040
2023 $25,572 $1,350,160 $737,380 $612,780
2022 $24,802 $1,350,160 $737,380 $612,780
2021 $24,519 $1,350,160 $737,380 $612,780
2020 $24,519 $1,350,160 $737,380 $612,780
2019 $24,627 $1,350,160 $737,380 $612,780
2018 $25,587 $1,508,640 $796,600 $712,040
2017 $25,149 $1,508,640 $796,600 $712,040
2016 $24,606 $1,508,640 $796,600 $712,040
2015 $24,983 $1,508,640 $796,600 $712,040
2014 $23,444 $1,508,640 $796,600 $712,040
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170554608

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000028-000031-000069