$1,400,000
SOLD MAY 26, 2017

21 Driftway Ln New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,662 Sq Ft
2.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Golf Course Community
  • 2.38 Acre Lot
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • River Front
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2024

Spacious Colonial located on a quiet west side cul-de-sac, convenient to train & Parkway. Over 5,600SF of living space w/stunning views of the Noroton River from all the main rooms & deck. Updated kitchen w/granite & professional grade appliances, adjacent breakfast room w/vaulted ceiling & a surround of windows overlooking the beautiful property. Formal living room w/stone fireplace leading to music room w/built-ins & wetbar. Optional 1st fl master w/full bath & dressing room. Upstairs master suite w/new marble bath w/skylights & his/hers walk-in closets. Upstairs family room along w/3 addtl bedrooms. 1st fl study & den/6th bedroom. Finished walkout LL family room w/fireplace. Enjoy every season w/water views, fishing & skating.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaime Sneddon

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0758989 Listed on: 02/06/2017

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

Kendall Sneddon

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0782932

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Razook

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0784934

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,181

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 2.38 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is zoned 2 ac

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

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
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 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

$19,181

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5034
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5034
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 628
  • Total Sq Ft: 5662
  • Year Built: 1952
  • 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
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Generator hook-up in garage. 2nd floor laundry room W/D hookup available. Radiant heat floors on first and lower level. Baseboard heat in music room and FHA on second floor. Central air on second floor and wall units in kitchen, dining and music room.
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8230
  • Directions: Jelly Mill to Spring Water to Driftway Lane.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Heated, Liveable Space, Partially Finished, Walk-out
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 21

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Radiant
  • 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: 2.3800
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Some Wetlands, Water View
  • Zoning: 2 ac

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 19181
  • Total Assessed Value: 1176000
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.310
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.310
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 183469

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
$2,393,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$333,873
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,751,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,730,014
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$695,915

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
2025 $24,756 $1,483,300 $739,620 $743,680
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: 99173016

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000031-000011-000082