$2,415,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

247 Mill Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,296 Sq Ft
1.18 Acres

Recently Sold

$562 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Barn
  • Attic
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 5 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2025

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in this stately Silvermine antique set above picturesque Mill Rd. The property is beautifully landscaped with flat lawns, stunning stone walls and a series of garden rooms. The large bluestone patio off the kitchen/family room overlooks a manicured garden glade with serene sounds of the Silvermine River rustling below, a perfect place for morning coffee or summer dinners. The living room /primary bedroom wing, family room additions, and kitchen renovation all were executed by master craftsmen and curated by a world- renowned antiques expert to honor the home's period. The family room is infused with light morning to evening, and is surrounded by garden and barn views. The property offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and four fireplaces in the main house. The completely rebuilt two-story barn features a living room, bedroom, office and full bath as well as two garage spaces. Ceiling height, room proportions, flow between rooms, and authentic details make this an exceptional antique A perfect country lifestyle in an idyllic walking community convenient to everything.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Razook

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0784934 Listed on: 02/01/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Hawley

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0400965

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,201

Year Built

  • Built in 1735

Lot Details

  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 1AC

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 188110

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,201

Year Built

Built in 1735

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Silvermine
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4296
  • Total Sq Ft: 4296
  • Year Built: 1735
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • Remarks Public Addendum: All measurements approximate.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Silvermine Rd to Mill Rd
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 247
  • Other SqFt Description: town total : 3420 main house plus 324 sqft STREET LEVEL walk out lower level plus 552 sqft barn

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Barn, Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Barn

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Propane, Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water In Street
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.18
  • Lot Description: Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 1AC
  • Parcel #: 188110

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 21201
  • Total Assessed Value: 1270290
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.69

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
Feb 1, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Atchue Margaret O and Atchue John T
Bought by
Scripps Devette G and Scripps Samuel D
Seller's Agent
Leslie Razook
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Hawley
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$2,650,000
Sold Price
$2,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$235,000
-8.87%
Views
137

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1993
Sold by
Bismuth Pierre and Bismuth Barbara
Bought by
Atchue John and Atchue Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1989
Sold by
Beyer E Charles
Bought by
Bismuth Barbara
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,415,000 --
Warranty Deed $873,000 --
Deed $850,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $550,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $387,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $2,415,000 -1.4% $562 / Sq Ft
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $2,450,000 -3.9% $570 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Price Changed $2,550,000 -3.8% $594 / Sq Ft
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $2,650,000 -- $617 / 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 $21,201 $1,270,290 $505,750 $764,540
2024 $20,502 $1,270,290 $505,750 $764,540
2023 $17,056 $900,550 $459,410 $441,140
2022 $16,543 $900,550 $459,410 $441,140
2021 $16,354 $900,550 $459,410 $441,140
2020 $16,354 $900,550 $459,410 $441,140
2019 $16,426 $900,550 $459,410 $441,140
2018 $17,807 $1,049,930 $451,990 $597,940
2017 $17,502 $1,049,930 $451,990 $597,940
2016 $17,124 $1,049,930 $451,990 $597,940
2015 $17,387 $1,049,930 $451,990 $597,940
2014 $16,316 $1,049,930 $451,990 $597,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24071975

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000049-000112-000048