$3,300,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

181 Lambert Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
7 Baths
9,049 Sq Ft
2.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$365 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 2.1 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2025

Nestled in an exceptional location close to town, 181 Lambert Rd offers an unparalleled living experience. Architecturally enhanced, this estate exudes timeless elegance while embracing modern luxury. Built like a fortress & with the highest standards, it is designed to entertain on a grand scale. A two-story foyer welcomes you with front-to-back views of the meticulously manicured grounds. Soaring ceilings and stunning vistas grace every room, creating an atmosphere of light and space. The formal living & dining room open seamlessly to a spacious terrace, showcasing the serene surroundings. At the heart of the home is a state-of-the-art kitchen & spacious family room featuring a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, custom built-ins, & French doors that open to a sunroom, all leading to the east facing terrace with views of the gardens & river. A separate entrance leads to the mudroom with direct access to the three-car garage for effortless organization. The main floor is highlighted by a stately, wood-paneled library & a luxurious primary suite with bath, sitting room, & two walk in closets. Upstairs, three en-suite bedrooms offer privacy & comfort. The lower level offers a wealth of additional space, including a game room with fireplace, full bar, media room & in-law/guest suite with separate entrance. The Har-Tru tennis court, Monet-inspired bridge, exceptional stone walls and patios, perennial gardens and specimen plantings complete this one of a kind offering.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paola Carey

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0766497 Listed on: 03/03/2025

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Melissa Jones

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0756026

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Murray-Sloan

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0782183

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,516

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 2.1 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Property is zoned 2AC

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Piano, Lower Level TV and Pool table negotiable
  • Assessor Parcel Number 185133

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,516

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6909
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2140
  • Total Sq Ft: 9049
  • Year Built: 1984
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: LOWER,ENTRY
  • Exclusions: Piano, Lower Level TV and Pool table negotiable
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Merritt to Exit #37 - N on Rte. 124 - Oenoke Ridge to right on Lambert to #181
  • Financing Used: Conventional ARM
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 6909
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished, Cooled, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: River View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 12
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Other
  • 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: 2.1
  • Lot Description: Fence - Stone Treed Water View
  • Zoning: 2AC
  • Parcel #: 185133

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 37516
  • Total Assessed Value: 2343600
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.14

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 3, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Cullinane James and Cullinane Stephanie
Bought by
Brisson Laura M and Brisson Steven
Seller's Agent
Paola Carey
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Michele Murray-Sloan
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$3,650,000
Sold Price
$3,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-9.59%
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$3,457,395

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,395
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.49%
Original Mortgage
$2,966,700
Outstanding Balance
$2,961,686
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$495,709

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2008
Sold by
Anderson Harlan E and Anderson Lois J
Bought by
Cullinane James and Cullinane Stephanie
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,300,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,225,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,966,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $3,300,000 -5.6% $365 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Price Changed $3,495,000 -4.2% $386 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $3,650,000 0.0% $403 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Off Market $3,650,000 -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 For Sale $3,650,000 -- $403 / 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
2025 $39,115 $2,343,600 $646,800 $1,696,800
2024 $37,507 $2,323,860 $646,800 $1,677,060
2023 $34,798 $1,837,290 $714,280 $1,123,010
2022 $33,751 $1,837,290 $714,280 $1,123,010
2021 $33,365 $1,837,290 $714,280 $1,123,010
2020 $33,365 $1,837,290 $714,280 $1,123,010
2019 $33,512 $1,837,290 $714,280 $1,123,010
2018 $38,409 $2,264,710 $696,150 $1,568,560
2017 $37,753 $2,264,710 $696,150 $1,568,560
2016 $36,937 $2,264,710 $696,150 $1,568,560
2015 $36,213 $2,264,710 $696,150 $1,568,560
2014 $35,194 $2,264,710 $696,150 $1,568,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24059548

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000033-000041-000146