$3,700,000
SOLD OCT 25, 2024

265 Dans Hwy New Canaan, CT 06840

7 Beds
7.5 Baths
8,286 Sq Ft
4.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$447 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

298 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 4.43 Acre Lot
  • Finished Attic

About This Home

As of October 2024

Majestic, Magazine Featured Home in Highly Desired Neighborhood. Located on a serene country lane in a sought-after pastoral neighborhood, known for its historic estates, sits a magnificent brick manor house with exceptional beauty and design. This stunning property was featured as the cover story for Cottages & Gardens magazine's "Where the Lovelight Gleams", highlighting its unique renovation and decoration in the style of a 1920s David Adler architectural masterpiece. The exterior boasts an impressive allee of London Plane trees, a grand circular gravel driveway, vintage style roofline with corbels and slate roof, copper gutters and copper roofed dormers. Inside, the house features gorgeous custom French doors, transoms, arched doorways, handcrafted fireplace mantles and unique moldings, many of which were obtained from the original architectural catalogs favored by David Adler himself. The property spans over 4 acres and is surrounded by a perimeter fence and custom automated security gate, offering complete privacy. The backyard features an inground pool, mature landscaping, and a large athletic field. Additionally, there is an oversized, two-story barnlike shed, architecturally designed for the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd David Miller

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0795031 Listed on: 09/25/2023

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Engel

Douglas Elliman of Connecticut License #RES.0810623

Douglas Elliman of Connecticut

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,876

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 4.43 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 4AC

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Terrace

Schools

  • West Elementary School
  • New Canaan High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Community Indoor Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 184594

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,876

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5824
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2462
  • Total Sq Ft: 8286
  • Year Built: 1986
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The house boasts 7 well-sized bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, including a large primary suite with dual closets and dressing rooms, two private offices, an additional kids' office area, a gym, a lower level mirrored yoga/dance studio, a play area, and an au-pair suite. There are two laundry rooms, one on the main level and another on the second floor. The layout of the house features great flow, with main spaces of gracious scale and high ceilings, beautifully appointed and divinely decorated. This warm, elegant, and sophisticated home is perfectly located just 5 minutes from the downtown areas of New Canaan, Pound Ridge, and North Stamford, and close to several train stations, highway access, top-rated restaurants, and shopping.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 14026
  • Directions: West Rd. or Ponus Ridge to Dan's Hwy.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 5824
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Highway
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Finished
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Gym, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 265

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Indoor Pool, Heated
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Crushed Stone
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: New Canaan

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.43
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot Level Lot
  • Zoning: 4AC
  • Parcel #: 184594

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 35876
  • Total Assessed Value: 2222780
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.14

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2023
Closed on
Oct 25, 2024
Sold by
Harris Roger and Harris Claudia
Bought by
Vanwagener Brian P and Vanwagener Van Wagener
Seller's Agent
Todd David Miller
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Engel
Douglas Elliman of Connecticut
List Price
$3,900,000
Sold Price
$3,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-5.13%
Views
1245
Current Estimated Value
$3,848,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$148,098
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$2,130,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,108,629
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,739,469

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2005
Sold by
Caret David A and Caret Joni D
Bought by
Harris Roger and Harris Claudia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,345,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2003
Sold by
Prizio John P
Bought by
Canet David A and Canet Joni D
Source: Public Records

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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 $3,700,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,700,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,690,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,750,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,690,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,750,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,130,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,130,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $700,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,345,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Sold $3,700,000 -5.1% $447 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2023 09/25/23 For Sale $3,900,000 -- $471 / 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 $37,098 $2,222,780 $811,300 $1,411,480
2024 $35,876 $2,222,780 $811,300 $1,411,480
2023 $30,850 $1,628,830 $740,110 $888,720
2022 $29,922 $1,628,830 $740,110 $888,720
2021 $29,580 $1,628,830 $740,110 $888,720
2020 $29,580 $1,628,830 $740,110 $888,720
2019 $29,710 $1,628,830 $740,110 $888,720
2018 $30,970 $1,826,090 $799,540 $1,026,550
2017 $30,441 $1,826,090 $799,540 $1,026,550
2016 $29,784 $1,826,090 $799,540 $1,026,550
2015 $29,199 $1,826,090 $799,540 $1,026,550
2014 $28,377 $1,826,090 $799,540 $1,026,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170600189

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000028-000027-000062