NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Laurel Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $1,965,000 - $2,388,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,711 Sq Ft
$379/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 09, 2020

Last sale price $1,029,000 $180 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,349/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2020

This classic center hall colonial boasting over 5,700 feet has an open floor plan with beautifully proportioned rooms. The gracious two story entry is highlighted by a circular staircase.The newly updated kitchen with breakfast nook features Carrera marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and gleaming hardwood floors. The spacious Living Room has high ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. The office has three walls of windows and french doors offering natural light and privacy. The Family Room, off of the kitchen, has a handsome floor to ceiling stone fireplace and cathedral ceilings. Upstairs has four bedrooms and three full baths. There is a seperate in-law suite with its own set of stairs. The lower level has a large playroom, exercise room and full bath. This home has it all

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Benjamin Halsell

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0763012 Listed on: 03/03/2020

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Natalia Rathbauer

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0811851

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,519

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned 200

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,519

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4607
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4607
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1104
  • Total Sq Ft: 5711
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: Yes
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8567
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 03/03/2020
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway, Exit 38, north Rte. 123, right Canoe Hill to round about, left on Laurel Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 228

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 18519
  • Total Assessed Value: 1015280
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.240
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.240
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 187535

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
Mar 3, 2020
Closed on
Jun 1, 2020
Sold by
Grennan Elizabeth and Grennan Conor
Bought by
Gelman Jonathan and Gelman Erin
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Halsell
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Natalia Rathbauer
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,039,000
Sold Price
$1,029,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.96%
Total Days on Market
68
Current Estimated Value
$2,161,875

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,132,875
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.97%
Original Mortgage
$823,200
Outstanding Balance
$738,973
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,422,902

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2017
Sold by
Grennan Elizabeth and Grennan Connor
Bought by
Grennan Elizabeth and Grennan Conor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$876,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2011
Sold by
Kucharczyk James and Kucharczyk Ilona
Bought by
Grennan Elizabeth L and Grennan Conor T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,068,750
Interest Rate
4.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2001
Sold by
Shelden Donald and Shelden Colleen
Bought by
Kucharczyk James and Kucharczyk Ilona

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1997
Sold by
Nally Dennis M and Nally Karen L
Bought by
Shelden Donald G and Bresnan Colleen E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1992
Sold by
Erin Bldrs Inc
Bought by
Nally Karen
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gelman Jonathan $1,029,000 None Available
Grennan Elizabeth -- --
Grennan Elizabeth L $1,425,000 --
Kucharczyk James $1,350,000 --
Shelden Donald G $1,125,000 --
Nally Karen $865,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gelman Jonathan $823,200
Previous Owner Nally Karen $876,000
Previous Owner Nally Karen $1,068,750
Previous Owner Nally Karen $1,068,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Sold $1,029,000 -1.0% $180 / Sq Ft
05/10/2020 05/10/20 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2020 03/03/20 For Sale $1,039,000 0.0% $182 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Rented $6,500 0.0% --
04/02/2019 04/02/19 Under Contract -- -- --
03/14/2019 03/14/19 For Rent $6,500 +1.6% --
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Rented $6,400 -1.5% --
05/12/2018 05/12/18 Under Contract -- -- --
05/08/2018 05/08/18 For Rent $6,500 -- --
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 $22,516 $1,395,030 $582,750 $812,280
2023 $19,229 $1,015,280 $523,880 $491,400
2022 $18,651 $1,015,280 $523,880 $491,400
2021 $18,437 $1,015,280 $523,880 $491,400
2020 $18,437 $1,015,280 $523,880 $491,400
2019 $18,519 $1,015,280 $523,880 $491,400
2018 $18,368 $1,083,040 $554,330 $528,710
2017 $18,054 $1,083,040 $554,330 $528,710
2016 $17,664 $1,083,040 $554,330 $528,710
2015 $17,935 $1,083,040 $554,330 $528,710
2014 $16,830 $1,083,040 $554,330 $528,710
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170277554

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000039-000101-000080