$2,500,000
SOLD DEC 15, 2014

New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
7 Baths
6,390 Sq Ft
4.99 Acres

Recently Sold

$391 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Golf Course Community
  • 4.99 Acre Lot
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Pool House
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2024

A gated private five-acre estate is the setting for this magnificent colonial home, pool, and pool house on exquisitely landscaped grounds. Formal living and dining rooms with great flow to a family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, solarium, and French doors leading to a pergola covered patio makes for perfect indoor/outdoor entertaining. Four finished levels, five ensuite bedrooms, bonus room, cedar closet, and propane generator system complete this wonderful home. The main house also has a sound system, intercom, and central vac. The pool house has an outdoor shower, half bath, wet bar, and refrigerator; while the pool area itself has an outdoor sound system. Welcome home.
New assessment July 2014 is $1876937

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Markiewicz

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0766772 Listed on: 05/19/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Higgins

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0309665

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,171

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 4.99 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned 4 acre

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,171

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5982
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 408
  • Total Sq Ft: 6390
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Ponus Ridge or West Road to Dan's Highway
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Storage, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 202

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Patio, Underground Sprinkler, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground Pool, Pool House, Safety Fence, Spa
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • 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: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.9900
  • Lot Description: Treed, Fence - Full
  • Zoning: 4 acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 29171
  • Total Assessed Value: 1876937
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.542
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184476

MLS Schools

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

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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2024 01/11/24 Sold $4,200,000 -5.1% $502 / Sq Ft
01/08/2024 01/08/24 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2023 08/04/23 For Sale $4,425,000 +77.0% $529 / Sq Ft
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Sold $2,500,000 -10.6% $391 / Sq Ft
11/15/2014 11/15/14 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2014 05/19/14 For Sale $2,795,000 -- $437 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Colleen Rock

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Colleen Rock

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 939-3011

    19 in this area

    25 Total Sales

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  • Immy Cognetta

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Immy Cognetta

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 223-0270

    24 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Immy Cognetta
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Non Member

    Non-Member

  • N

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Non Member Non Member

    Non-Member

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Katherine Markiewicz

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Mary Higgins

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Mary Higgins

    Brown Harris Stevens

    (203) 247-1625

    42 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Mary Higgins
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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99065446

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN M:0028 B:025 L:00128

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan

06840

This home and is currently priced at $2,500,000, approximately $391 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. This home is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including West Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, and New Canaan High School.

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