NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1801 Ponus Ridge New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $3,205,000 - $3,855,030

5 Beds
8 Baths
6,636 Sq Ft
$545/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 20, 2020

Last sale price $1,650,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,389/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2020

A life of luxury awaits you in this timeless, elegant home, w/ all amenities for a 1st-class lifestyle: chef’s kitchen, lux master suite, open floor plan, stunning in-ground heated pool. Plus hi ceilings, crown moldings, designer lighting, hrdwd flrs, and lux windows. Enjoy privacy and serenity on your 2+ acre estate with views of the reservoir, while being a short drive to New Canaan village, train, parks, schools. Open the door to the dramatic 2-story foyer w/ grand staircase. Warmly inviting living rm w/ tray ceiling & natural light thru the French doors leading to wraparound deck. Experience the joy of cooking in your chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, granite, “Costco” pantry, large island and adjacent dining area. Oversized fam room overlooks the pool & yard. Formal dining room has French drs, tray ceiling, and butler pantry. 1st fl guest bedroom/study with mahogany paneling, fireplace and full bath. Tranquil master suite w/ fireplace, 2 walk-in closets & sitting room w/ built-in cabinetry & balcony w/ views of the reservoir. Invite friends to your bkyd resort w/ stunning pool and stone terrace, and extra lg level yard w/ mature woodlands, & stone wall for privacy. Fab walk-out lower level includes spacious playroom, full bath, fireplace & sliders to patio. Use unfinished space to create an in-law suite, gym, workshop, theatre. Unlimited potential in the unfinished but finishable space on the 3rd flr and above the garage: playroom, office, game room or man cave.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Len Schwartz

Keller Williams Prestige Prop. License #RES.0782496 Listed on: 12/13/2019

Keller Williams Prestige Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Crandall

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0803096

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,711

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 200

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shake Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Gym
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Chandelier in Formal Dining Room, Washer & Dryer on lower level

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,711

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5786
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5786
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 850
  • Total Sq Ft: 6636
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: FULL COMMENTS: A life of luxury awaits you in this timeless, young, yet traditionally elegant home, with all the amenities desired for a first-class lifestyle: chef’s kitchen, luxury master suite, open floor plan, stunning in-ground heated pool. Add to
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Exclusions: Chandelier in Formal Dining Room, Washer & Dryer on lower level
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 14479
  • Directions: On the corner of Ponus Ridge & Dans Hwy. Use entrance on Dans Hwy and park by garage.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 8.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 2 separate rooms on lower & upper floors
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 1801

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Wrap Around Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Shake
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, View
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Safety Fence, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.1700
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Full, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 31711
  • Total Assessed Value: 1738520
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.240
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.240
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184462

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
Dec 13, 2019
Closed on
Feb 20, 2020
Sold by
Steffen Timothy and Grove Laura
Bought by
Galle Renee
Seller's Agent
Len Schwartz
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Michael Crandall
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,795,888
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,888
-8.12%
Total Days on Market
54
Current Estimated Value
$3,619,008

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,969,008
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2011
Sold by
1801 Ponus Ridge Assoc
Bought by
First Niagara Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Brown Heather M
Bought by
1081 Ponus Rdg Assoc L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2004
Sold by
Kiwiatkowski Thomas
Bought by
Brown Heather M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1998
Sold by
Houck Tr James C and Armstrong-Houck Tr L
Bought by
Kwiatkowski Thomas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1996
Sold by
Kelley Gaynor N and Kelley Diane C
Bought by
Houck James C and Houck Lynn
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
Galle Renee $1,650,000 None Available
First Niagara Bank Na $3,000,000 --
1081 Ponus Rdg Assoc L -- --
Brown Heather M $1,525,000 --
Kwiatkowski Thomas $1,075,000 --
Houck James C $845,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kelley Gaynor $1,215,000
Previous Owner Kelley Gaynor $2,800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2020 02/20/20 Sold $1,650,000 -8.1% $249 / Sq Ft
02/05/2020 02/05/20 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2019 12/13/19 For Sale $1,795,888 -- $271 / 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 $36,887 $2,285,430 $819,280 $1,466,150
2023 $32,928 $1,738,520 $746,690 $991,830
2022 $31,937 $1,738,520 $746,690 $991,830
2021 $31,572 $1,738,520 $746,690 $991,830
2020 $31,572 $1,738,520 $746,690 $991,830
2019 $31,711 $1,738,520 $746,690 $991,830
2018 $33,690 $1,986,460 $806,540 $1,179,920
2017 $33,114 $1,986,460 $806,540 $1,179,920
2016 $32,399 $1,986,460 $806,540 $1,179,920
2015 $32,896 $1,986,460 $806,540 $1,179,920
2014 $31,975 $2,057,580 $806,540 $1,251,040
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170255972

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000028-000025-000113