$1,459,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

26 Silver Ridge Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,848 Sq Ft
1.13 Acres

Recently Sold

$512 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2025

Set on a beautifully landscaped flat acre, this 4-bedroom home is updated and move-in ready. You'll love the chef's kitchen with white quartzite counters, plenty of storage and high-end appliances. The sparkling kitchen opens to the light filled great room with vaulted ceiling, built-ins, a custom banquette and access to the large deck ideal for dining and gatherings. This home also offers formal entertaining space with a living room with wood burning fireplace and dining room with bay window and built-in wine cabinet. There is also a second family room with wood burning fireplace leading to a private patio and a dedicated oversized home office, ideal for remote work or study. The bathrooms have been tastefully updated including a fully renovated primary bath with heated white marble floor. Located on a quiet street, in the historic Silvermine section of New Canaan, with easy access to the Silvermine Market, Silvermine Art Center and the Gray Barns on the Silvermine River. This home offers a wonderful combination of convenience and tranquility-close to town amenities, yet serene and private.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Gronseth

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0760862 Listed on: 06/05/2025

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Serena Richards

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0805526

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,941

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.13 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned 2AC

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,848 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: DR chandelier, microwave, LR and PBR curtains, 3 Lenten roses
  • Assessor Parcel Number 189396

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,941

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Silvermine
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2848
  • Total Sq Ft: 2848
  • Year Built: 1960
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Additional features include a new driveway (2023), outdoor storage room and an Invisible Fence transmitter. Custom banquette cushions are included. *Note all room measurements are approximate.
  • Exclusions: DR chandelier, microwave, LR and PBR curtains, 3 Lenten roses
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: per GPS -Silver Ridge Road is off of Buttery Road
  • Financing Used: Withheld
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2848
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: None
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 26
  • Other SqFt Description: per Megan

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Electric
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, Upright Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.13
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Level Lot Open Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 2AC
  • Parcel #: 189396

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 11941
  • Total Assessed Value: 715470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.69

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: East
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1996
Sold by
Cole Bruce W and Cole Mary S
Bought by
Jansen William H and Maass-Jansen Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Deed $479,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $220,000 No Value Available
Closed $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $54,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $1,459,000 0.0% $512 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $1,459,000 -- $512 / 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 $11,941 $715,470 $535,500 $179,970
2024 $11,208 $694,400 $535,500 $158,900
2023 $10,419 $550,130 $485,870 $64,260
2022 $10,106 $550,130 $485,870 $64,260
2021 $9,990 $550,130 $485,870 $64,260
2020 $9,990 $550,130 $485,870 $64,260
2019 $10,034 $550,130 $485,870 $64,260
2018 $10,158 $598,920 $424,900 $174,020
2017 $9,984 $598,920 $424,900 $174,020
2016 $9,768 $598,920 $424,900 $174,020
2015 $9,918 $598,920 $424,900 $174,020
2014 $9,307 $598,920 $424,900 $174,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24100892

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000043-000224-000040