$1,600,000
SOLD NOV 19, 2013

279 Old Stamford Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,688 Sq Ft
1.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$341 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • South Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

Spacious colonial built in 2000 located on the end of a private road. Conveniently located close to schools, parks and minutes to New Canaan town and train. Home features foyer, formal dining room , living room, large E-I-K. Kitchen is excellent for entertaining has custom cabinetry, island with cook top, stainless steel appliances and wall oven. 3 car garage, hardwood floors throughout, laundry room. Master bath with his and her sinks and Jacuzzi tub. Master bedroom with fireplace and over sized walk in closet. Partially finished attic with extra living space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Raul Villacis

ARG Advisors License #RES.0767110 Listed on: 07/24/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Raul Buyers Team

ARG Advisors License #RES.0775573

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,219

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,688 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

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  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • South Elementary School
  • New Canaan High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,219

Year Built

Built in 2000

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: 4688
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4688
  • Total Sq Ft: 4688
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 9294
  • Directions: south avenue to old stamford road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 279

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: South
  • High School: New Canaan

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.5300
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: 300

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2012-June 2013
  • Property Tax: 19219
  • Total Assessed Value: 1365000
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1830495
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2012

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: South
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2013
Closed on
Nov 20, 2013
Sold by
Amtrust Reo 1 Llc
Bought by
Culliss Gary A
Seller's Agent
Raul Villacis
ARG Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Raul Buyers Team
ARG Advisors
List Price
$2,000,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-20%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2013
Sold by
Residential Credit Sol
Bought by
Amtrust Reo 1 Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2012
Sold by
Est Jones Ruth and Coan Richard M
Bought by
Severino Carlos H
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 $1,600,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $1,564,152 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $550,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $3,900,000 +4.0% $665 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $3,750,000 +134.4% $639 / Sq Ft
11/19/2013 11/19/13 Sold $1,600,000 -20.0% $341 / Sq Ft
10/20/2013 10/20/13 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2013 07/24/13 For Sale $2,000,000 -- $427 / 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 $24,690 $1,529,710 $679,000 $850,710
2023 $22,568 $1,191,540 $616,000 $575,540
2022 $21,889 $1,191,540 $616,000 $575,540
2021 $21,638 $1,191,540 $616,000 $575,540
2020 $21,638 $1,191,540 $616,000 $575,540
2019 $21,293 $1,167,390 $616,000 $551,390
2018 $20,182 $1,190,000 $507,010 $682,990
2017 $19,837 $1,190,000 $507,010 $682,990
2016 $19,409 $1,190,000 $507,010 $682,990
2015 $19,028 $1,190,000 $507,010 $682,990
2014 $19,677 $1,266,230 $507,010 $759,220
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99035965

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000031-000010-001002