$1,327,500
SOLD FEB 28, 2014

231 Ponus Ridge New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,434 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$299 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wetlands on Lot

About This Home

As of November 2020

New England Colonial on cul-de-sac with 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths set on two level acres with pool. Ideally located to schools, town, Talmadge Hill train and the Merritt parkway. The house is designed to accommodate family living and entertainment. Generously proportioned rooms are filled with light and views of the level 2 acre property, fenced-in pool, and stone wall. The master bedroom suite offers a large dressing room and custom built walk-in closet. Hardwood floors are throughout the home and the finished lower level walk offers perfect space for play, movies, or sleep overs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Christian

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0760641 Listed on: 12/18/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Brook

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0754661

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,172

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Flat screen in family room. DR curtains and rods, family room curtains and rods are negotiable.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,172

Year Built

Built in 1973

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: 3434
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3434
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1000
  • Total Sq Ft: 4434
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Exclusions: Flat screen in family room. DR curtains and rods, family room curtains and rods are negotiable.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 6618
  • Directions: Corner of Ponus Ridge and Sagamore Trail
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Heated, Partially Finished, Storage, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: First
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 231

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Some Wetlands, Fence - Partial, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 14172
  • Total Assessed Value: 971320
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.590
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 189761
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2013

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
Sep 17, 2020
Closed on
Nov 20, 2020
Sold by
Apurva & A Schwartz Lt
Bought by
Vasek Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Hannelore Kaplan
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nalini Hage
Higgins Group Bedford Square
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,427,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$67,500
-4.52%
Current Estimated Value
$2,078,167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$650,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,142,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,020,844
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,130,894

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2013
Closed on
Mar 3, 2014
Sold by
Christian Ellen and Scott Philip W
Bought by
Schwartz Tr Adam M and Schwartz Apurva R
Seller's Agent
Ellen Christian
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Brook
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,290,000
Sold Price
$1,327,500
Premium/Discount to List
$37,500
2.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,062,000
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2004
Sold by
Prudential Residential
Bought by
Christian Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$939,250
Interest Rate
4.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2004
Sold by
Massaro Lawrence S and Massaro Kamela R
Bought by
Prudential Residential

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2001
Sold by
Fitzsimons Robert and Fitzsimons Christina C
Bought by
Massaro Lawrence S and Massaro Kamela R
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
Deed $1,427,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,327,500 --
Warranty Deed $1,445,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $885,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,142,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,043,255 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,062,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $217,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $939,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Sold $1,427,500 -4.5% $416 / Sq Ft
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 For Sale $1,495,000 +12.6% $435 / Sq Ft
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Sold $1,327,500 +2.9% $299 / Sq Ft
01/29/2014 01/29/14 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2013 12/18/13 For Sale $1,290,000 -- $291 / 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 $17,937 $1,074,710 $621,600 $453,110
2024 $17,346 $1,074,710 $621,600 $453,110
2023 $17,003 $897,750 $673,680 $224,070
2022 $16,492 $897,750 $673,680 $224,070
2021 $16,303 $897,750 $673,680 $224,070
2020 $16,303 $897,750 $673,680 $224,070
2019 $16,375 $897,750 $673,680 $224,070
2018 $16,914 $997,290 $623,770 $373,520
2017 $16,625 $997,290 $623,770 $373,520
2016 $16,266 $997,290 $623,770 $373,520
2015 $16,515 $997,290 $623,770 $373,520
2014 $15,724 $1,011,850 $623,770 $388,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99049558

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000025-000241-000208