$2,055,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2014

25 Whiffle Tree Ln New Canaan, CT 06840

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,335 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$385 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • South Elementary School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of December 2023

Sophisticated, fully renovated, spectacular home in South of the YMCA neighborhood. This home has been lovingly expanded and improved with full attention to todays lifestyle. The beautiful new kitchen, eating area and family room is the heart of this home. Fantastic great room with cathedral ceiling. Lush, flat acre with pool and spa.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa O'Rourke

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0766013 Listed on: 01/27/2014

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynne Ohrn

Lynne Leonard Realty,LLC License #REB.0754549

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,510

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned 300

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

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  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
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  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See LB

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,510

Year Built

Built in 1956

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: 4335
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4749
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1000
  • Total Sq Ft: 5335
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public Addendum: All measurements approx. Study on first floor is counted as bedroom by town
  • Exclusions: See LB
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7633
  • Directions: Rt 124, East onto Conrad Road, North onto Whiffle Tree Lane.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 25

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Underground Sprinkler, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground Pool, Spa
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: 300

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 19510
  • Total Assessed Value: 1281630
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.223
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 185876
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2013

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
Sep 16, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Kane Jennifer
Bought by
Flynn Andrea G and Flynn Michael
Seller's Agent
Amanda Davenport
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Toni-Ann Vittoria
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$2,375,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
3.16%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$2,881,720

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$431,720
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.54%
Original Mortgage
$1,960,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
Aug 22, 2019
Sold by
Bennhoff Brian and Bennhoff Jennifer
Bought by
Kane Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Kelly Defrancesco
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Rwambuya
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,699,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$274,000
-16.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.70%
Original Mortgage
$1,140,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2014
Closed on
May 14, 2014
Sold by
Litchman Mark D and Litchman Charisse D
Bought by
Bennhoff Brian E and Bennhoff Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Lisa O'Rourke
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Lynne Ohrn
Lynne Leonard Realty,LLC
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,055,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-8.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1999
Sold by
Newman James R and Newman Hannah M
Bought by
Litchman Mark and Litchman Charisse

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1989
Sold by
Ziegler Dale
Bought by
James Newman
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 $2,450,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,425,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,055,000 --
Warranty Deed $905,000 --
Deed $415,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,950,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $1,960,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,140,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,493,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2023 12/01/23 Sold $2,450,000 +3.2% $455 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2023 09/21/23 For Sale $2,375,000 +66.7% $442 / Sq Ft
09/12/2019 09/12/19 Sold $1,425,000 -4.9% $329 / Sq Ft
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Price Changed $1,499,000 -6.3% $346 / Sq Ft
03/14/2019 03/14/19 Price Changed $1,599,000 -5.9% $369 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 For Sale $1,699,000 -17.3% $392 / Sq Ft
05/14/2014 05/14/14 Sold $2,055,000 -8.7% $385 / Sq Ft
04/14/2014 04/14/14 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2014 01/27/14 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $422 / 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 $22,330 $1,383,550 $665,000 $718,550
2023 $21,223 $1,120,560 $605,570 $514,990
2022 $20,585 $1,120,560 $605,570 $514,990
2021 $20,349 $1,120,560 $605,570 $514,990
2020 $20,349 $1,120,560 $605,570 $514,990
2019 $14,217 $1,120,560 $605,570 $514,990
2018 $20,815 $1,182,160 $498,400 $683,760
2017 $20,438 $1,182,160 $498,400 $683,760
2016 $19,974 $1,182,160 $498,400 $683,760
2015 $19,579 $1,182,160 $498,400 $683,760
2014 $19,034 $1,182,160 $498,400 $683,760
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99051951

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000036-000056-K000037