NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Benedict Hill Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,019,000 - $2,301,000

4 Beds
6 Baths
3,776 Sq Ft
$570/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 24, 2014

Last sale price $1,685,500 $446 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,714/month

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Medical Services
  • 2.54 Acre Lot
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • In Ground Pool
  • Tudor Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2014

Unique English country flair w/hand hewn timber beams, cathedral open-plank ceilings, and two story stone fireplace. Artfully designed w/superior craftsmanship. Alder wood kitchen cabinets w/ etched glass doors & breakfast alcove. Dining room w/ custom built-ins & French doors to terrace. MBR w/updated bath (whirlpool & shower). Timber beams enhance LR, family room & loft/study. Finished LL w/ play room & private entrance. Professionals: Detached 30x24 home office/studio w/ wood ceiling & sliding doors to private terrace. (Office /studio has hydro-air heat pump). Park like setting, level mature property, Ct. stone walls, Gazebo, stone terrace and swimming pool. Generator included. An additional 1,100 square feet in LL.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Cleary

Halstead Real Estate License #REB.0791087 Listed on: 11/20/2013

Halstead Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

April Kaynor

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0792374

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,261

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 2.54 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned 100

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,776 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Bonus Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,261

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Tudor
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3776
  • Total Sq Ft: 3776
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Valley Road to Benedict Hill Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Cooled, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 218

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gazebo, Gutters, Lighting, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Concrete

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.5400
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 16261
  • Total Assessed Value: 1114500
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.590
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 189475
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2013

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2013
Closed on
Mar 24, 2014
Sold by
Dadamo Peter J and Mosko-Dadamo Martha
Bought by
Strobach Thaddeus and Strobach Laura
Seller's Agent
Barbara Cleary
Halstead Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
April Kaynor
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,775,000
Sold Price
$1,685,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,500
-5.04%
Total Days on Market
124
Current Estimated Value
$2,154,168

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$468,668
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.97%
Original Mortgage
$1,348,400
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1998
Sold by
Smith C Wesley and Maslow Sandra J
Bought by
Damico Peter J and Mosko-Damico Martha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1992
Sold by
Alfur Marjorie
Bought by
Smith C Wesley and Maslow Sandra
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
Strobach Thaddeus $1,685,500 --
Damico Peter J $1,075,000 --
Smith C Wesley $800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Strobach Thaddeus $385,000
Closed Smith C Wesley $195,000
Open Smith C Wesley $1,000,000
Closed Smith C Wesley $1,348,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2014 03/24/14 Sold $1,685,500 -5.0% $446 / Sq Ft
02/22/2014 02/22/14 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2013 11/20/13 For Sale $1,775,000 -- $470 / 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 $19,459 $1,205,610 $540,750 $664,860
2023 $17,722 $935,690 $536,830 $398,860
2022 $17,189 $935,690 $536,830 $398,860
2021 $16,992 $935,690 $536,830 $398,860
2020 $16,992 $935,690 $536,830 $398,860
2019 $17,067 $935,690 $536,830 $398,860
2018 $20,055 $1,182,510 $567,910 $614,600
2017 $19,712 $1,182,510 $567,910 $614,600
2016 $19,287 $1,182,510 $567,910 $614,600
2015 $19,582 $1,182,510 $567,910 $614,600
2014 $18,376 $1,182,510 $567,910 $614,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99047878

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000046-000228-000008