$3,505,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025

243 White Oak Shade Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,653 Sq Ft
2.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$753 Per Sq Ft

35% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Paddocks
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • South Elementary School Rated A+
  • Pool House
  • 2.48 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of April 2025

Quietly tucked away on ~2.5 private acres in the highly coveted South of the YMCA neighborhood, this stunning colonial estate offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Located just minutes from the heart of downtown New Canaan, Waveny Park, and top-rated schools, this one-of-a-kind home is a rare gem. The home has been thoughtfully transformed inside and out, blending timeless charm with modern sophistication. This meticulously updated residence boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bath, providing luxury and privacy. Every detail has been considered - from the newly installed white oak hardwood floors to the exquisite Farrow & Ball paint, Viking / Subzero appliances, updated baths, brand new roofs on home & pool house and the finest lighting fixtures... just to name a few! Bright and sun-drenched, the home's interiors exude warmth and character, creating a welcoming space for both relaxation and entertaining. Step outside and discover a true private oasis: lush manicured grounds, stunning flower beds and mature plantings. The sparkling pool and pool house complete this outdoor paradise, offering the perfect setting for leisurely days or vibrant gatherings. This home is not just a property, but a lifestyle. It is the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, & convenience, and it's ready for you to move in & enjoy. Experience the best of New England living-bring your toothbrush & get ready to immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of this extraordinary property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel McCamblau

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0831787 Listed on: 03/03/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Werneburg

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0796681

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,592

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 2.48 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 1AC

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Built In Speakers
  • Sound System
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Awning

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Property is near public transit
  • Barn
  • Paddocks

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 185869

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,592

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4253
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 400
  • Total Sq Ft: 4653
  • Year Built: 1934
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Turn onto street using White Oak Shade Road. Drive to end and turn left down long driveway.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 4253
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Finished, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Garage Access, Interior Access, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio, Lighting, Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 243

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Lighting, Shed, Awnings, Deck, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Paddock, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, Heated, Pool House, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.48
  • Lot Description: Fence - Wood Fence - Privacy Level Lot On Cul-De-Sac Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 1AC
  • Parcel #: 185869

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 20592
  • Total Assessed Value: 1275820
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.14

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Wos Farm Llc
Bought by
Schiavo Matthew L and Schiavo Catherine G
Seller's Agent
Daniel McCamblau
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Werneburg
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$2,599,000
Sold Price
$3,505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$906,000
34.86%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$3,225,708

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$279,292
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-28.26%
Original Mortgage
$2,505,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,499,111
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$726,597

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2024
Closed on
Sep 30, 2024
Sold by
Seel Lingru W and Seel John B
Bought by
Wos Farm Llc
Seller's Agent
Melissa Rwambuya
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniel McCamblau
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,149,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-2.1%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
139.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2019
Sold by
Seel John and Seel Lingru
Bought by
Seel Lingru and Seel John

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2016
Closed on
Nov 11, 2016
Sold by
Meyers Robert K and Meyers Elizabeth T
Bought by
Seel John B and Seel Lingru W
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Lawten
Halstead Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marguerite Vauclair
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,725,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$990,000
Interest Rate
3.04%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2005
Sold by
Oakley Gary W and Oakley Suzanne B
Bought by
Meyers Robert K and Meyers Elizabeth T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
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 $3,505,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,505,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,149,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,149,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,149,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,650,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,950,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,650,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,950,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,505,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,505,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $990,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $3,505,000 +34.9% $753 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2025 03/06/25 For Sale $2,599,000 +20.9% $559 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Sold $2,149,000 -2.1% $462 / Sq Ft
08/27/2024 08/27/24 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2024 08/17/24 For Sale $2,195,000 +33.0% $472 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Sold $1,650,000 -4.3% $408 / Sq Ft
10/11/2016 10/11/16 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2016 05/09/16 For Sale $1,725,000 -- $426 / 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 $20,592 $1,275,820 $758,100 $517,720
2023 $20,697 $1,092,770 $688,310 $404,460
2022 $20,006 $1,089,060 $688,310 $400,750
2021 $19,777 $1,089,060 $688,310 $400,750
2020 $19,777 $1,089,060 $688,310 $400,750
2019 $19,864 $1,089,060 $688,310 $400,750
2018 $18,987 $1,119,510 $566,580 $552,930
2017 $18,662 $1,119,510 $566,580 $552,930
2016 $18,259 $1,119,510 $566,580 $552,930
2015 $17,901 $1,119,510 $566,580 $552,930
2014 $17,397 $1,119,510 $566,580 $552,930
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24077853

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000036-000056-K000013