$2,060,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2024

21 Driftway Ln New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,041 Sq Ft
2.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$409 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2.38 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2024

Spacious Colonial located on a quiet west side cul-de-sac, convenient to train & Parkway.Live with exquisite views of the Noroton River framed by picture windows. The new Front Row designed luxury kitchen is the centerpiece of the house framed by a dramatic vaulted dining room and living room, each with fireplace. The adjacent sunroom has built-ins & a wet bar. First floor guest suite includes full bath & dressing room. Upstairs master suite has marble bath and hers walk-in closets.Upstairs sitting room along w/3 addtltionalbedrooms. 1st fl study & den/6th bedroom. Finished walkout LL family room w/fireplace. Enjoy every season with spectacular views of nature. All the space and rooms one needs in this marvelous open floor plan. New Generator.New roof, Gutters, Kitchen Dining,Playroom and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Razook

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0784934 Listed on: 01/18/2024

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn Sterner

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0767946

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,279

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Thermal Windows
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

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
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: ask
  • Assessor Parcel Number 183469

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,279

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4490
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 551
  • Total Sq Ft: 5041
  • Year Built: 1952
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: See full renovation list. KITCHEN/DINING RENOVATION 2021 PLEASE NOTE STEP DOWN TO PRIMARY BATH House is not in flood zone. Flood insurance is not required by lenders. New Assessment $1,483,300
  • Exclusions: ask
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8230
  • Directions: GPS, Merrrit x 36
  • Financing Used: Withheld
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 4490
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Subzero, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 21
  • Other SqFt Description: Approximate floor plan measurements

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Deck, Gutters
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: River View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Under House Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.38
  • Lot Description: Fence - Wood Fence - Partial Fence - Stone Some Wetlands Water View Open Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 2AC
  • Parcel #: 183469

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 21279
  • Total Assessed Value: 1123500
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.94

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
Jan 18, 2024
Closed on
Jul 17, 2024
Sold by
Biren Adam L and Biren Natalie R
Bought by
Salgado Leonardo and Salgado Juliana
Seller's Agent
Leslie Razook
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Sterner
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,060,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$290,000
-12.34%
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
$2,308,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,751,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,735,381
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$589,327

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2017
Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Hohl Burnell and Hohl Lynn
Bought by
Biren Natalie and Biren Adam
Seller's Agent
Jaime Sneddon
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Razook
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-5.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,060,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,060,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,751,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,751,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,085,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Sold $2,060,000 -6.2% $409 / Sq Ft
06/03/2024 06/03/24 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Price Changed $2,195,000 -6.6% $435 / Sq Ft
01/18/2024 01/18/24 For Sale $2,350,000 +67.9% $466 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Sold $1,400,000 -1.8% $247 / Sq Ft
03/28/2017 03/28/17 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2017 02/15/17 Price Changed $1,425,000 -3.4% $252 / Sq Ft
02/06/2017 02/06/17 For Sale $1,475,000 -- $261 / 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 $23,940 $1,483,300 $739,620 $743,680
2023 $21,279 $1,123,500 $679,490 $444,010
2022 $20,639 $1,123,500 $679,490 $444,010
2021 $20,403 $1,123,500 $679,490 $444,010
2020 $20,403 $1,123,500 $679,490 $444,010
2019 $20,493 $1,123,500 $679,490 $444,010
2018 $20,027 $1,180,830 $629,160 $551,670
2017 $19,684 $1,180,830 $629,160 $551,670
2016 $19,181 $1,176,000 $629,160 $546,840
2015 $19,475 $1,176,000 $629,160 $546,840
2014 $18,275 $1,176,000 $629,160 $546,840
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170618916

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000031-000011-000082