$1,650,000
SOLD NOV 10, 2016

243 White Oak Shade Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,045 Sq Ft
2.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$408 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

185 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • South Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2.48 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of April 2025

The setting is exquisite. Absolutely stunning property. Warm and inviting Classic Country Colonial. Totally and Tastefully updated. Very private, quiet lane, close to town, schools and train. New kitchen with breakfast room opens to the beautiful, flat backyard and gardens with pretty pool and pool house. This home lives large with a family room plus a bonus room and office on the first floor. First floor Master Bedroom suite with gorgeous new Master Bath. Meticulously maintained and ready to move-in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Lawten

Halstead Real Estate License #RES.0759265 Listed on: 05/09/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Marguerite Vauclair

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0770689

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,259

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 2.48 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned 1 acre

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,045 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Attic
  • Home Security System
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,259

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4045
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4045
  • Total Sq Ft: 4045
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Remarks Public Addendum: - Private Lane, Seller has easement - Maintained by neighbor - No Central air in Bonus Room over garage.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8807
  • Directions: Main Street to White Oak Shade
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Finished
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 243

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, French Doors, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.4800
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot
  • Zoning: 1 acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 18259
  • Total Assessed Value: 1119510
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.310
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.310
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 185869

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: 99143862

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000036-000056-K000013