NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Turtle Back Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,817,892 - $3,254,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,352 Sq Ft
$565/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2017

Last sale price $1,800,000 $336 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,417/month

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of April 2024

The perfect summer retreat! This beautifully elegant and relaxing 5 bed, 4.5 bath country home is set on 2 acres with sweeping lawns front and rear in a sought-after neighborhood, less than 3 miles from downtown New Canaan's must-try restaurants, shops and train. Gourmet eat-in kitchen, light-filled rooms throughout and bonus/game room with pool table and dart board make this the perfect home-from-home with outdoor dining and living areas including a sparkling, heated, gunite pool, patio and stone fire pit. 5th bedroom with full bath on main floor currently being used as office but owners can move twin bed from lower level, if desired. Sleeps 10 comfortably. Available June 15th-August 16th. Enjoy all that New Canaan has to offer including walking trails, nature center, parks, spectacular new library and only 45 miles from NYC

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jane Forte

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0791940 Listed on: 02/05/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Roslyn Reed

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0810886

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned 4AC

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Company Owned Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 184707

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,301

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed Info: Pets allowed
  • Lease Price Description: Per Month
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rental Duration: Summer Furnished
  • Smoking Allowed: No

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Residential Rental
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4410
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 942
  • Total Sq Ft: 5352
  • Year Built: 1963
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Rental
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7821
  • Directions: Oenoke Ridge or West Road to Turtle Back Road
  • Street Type: Road
  • Tenant Responsibility: Credit Check Liability Insurance
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 231

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, In Ground Pool

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Zoned
  • Hot Water Description: Other
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.17
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: 4AC
  • Parcel #: 184707

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2017
Closed on
Jun 1, 2017
Sold by
Wathen Mary
Bought by
Plum John and Plum Amy
Seller's Agent
Hannelore Kaplan
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Charles
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.28%
Current Estimated Value
$3,023,723

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,223,723
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2015
Sold by
Wathen Mary J
Bought by
Wathen Mary J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2014
Sold by
Wathen Mary J
Bought by
Wathen Tr Mary J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2001
Sold by
Perry Margery G and Perry Tony
Bought by
Wathen Michael M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Plum John $1,800,000 --
Wathen Mary J -- --
Wathen Mary J -- --
Wathen Tr Mary J -- --
Wathen Michael M $1,450,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Plum John $1,150,000
Closed Wathen Michael M $179,000
Closed Wathen Michael M $1,260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2024 04/18/24 Rented $26,000 0.0% --
04/18/2024 04/18/24 Under Contract -- -- --
02/05/2024 02/05/24 For Rent $26,000 0.0% --
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Sold $1,800,000 +0.3% $336 / Sq Ft
04/27/2017 04/27/17 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2017 02/24/17 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $335 / 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 $23,301 $1,396,080 $671,650 $724,430
2024 $22,533 $1,396,080 $671,650 $724,430
2023 $23,835 $1,258,460 $678,790 $579,670
2022 $23,118 $1,258,460 $678,790 $579,670
2021 $22,854 $1,258,460 $678,790 $579,670
2020 $22,854 $1,258,460 $678,790 $579,670
2019 $22,954 $1,258,460 $678,790 $579,670
2018 $23,161 $1,365,630 $733,250 $632,380
2017 $22,765 $1,365,630 $733,250 $632,380
2016 $22,273 $1,365,630 $733,250 $632,380
2015 $21,836 $1,365,630 $733,250 $632,380
2014 $21,222 $1,365,630 $733,250 $632,380
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jane Forte

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Jane Forte

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (917) 697-4302

    8 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Jane Forte
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  • Roslyn Reed

    Tenant's Agent in 2024

    Roslyn Reed

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (646) 420-5268

    29 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Roslyn Reed
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  • Hannelore Kaplan

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Hannelore Kaplan

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (914) 450-3880

    143 in this area

    182 Total Sales

    Hannelore Kaplan
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  • Marsha Charles

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Marsha Charles

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 904-4663

    64 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Marsha Charles
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170621244

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000034-000031-000059

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan 06840

231 Turtle Back Rd, New Canaan, CT

This home is located at 231 Turtle Back Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 since 05 February 2024 and is currently priced at $3,023,723. This property was built in 1963. 231 Turtle Back Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including West Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, and New Canaan High School.

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