NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 Rosebrook Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $3,366,000 - $4,075,000

5 Beds
6.5 Baths
6,784 Sq Ft
$549/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $2,575,000 $380 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,682/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 2.31 Acre Lot
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of July 2021

Located on New Canaan's gold coast of coveted Rosebrook Road and bordered by 10 acres of NC Audubon Society property, sits a custom designed home by renowned architect Robert Deane. Enter from the covered front terrace into a large marble foyer flanked by the formal living and dining rooms. Kitchen by Deane with adjoining great room with double height ceiling, stone fireplace and wetbar. First floor master wing with his & her bathrooms, walk-in closets and private study. Four ensuite bedrooms upstairs along with a two-room playroom with built-ins and whimsical windows. Outside is designed for entertaining with a Signature saltwater pool, built-in BBQ and covered terrace all surrounded by mature landscaping and flowering plants. Live and socialize in style.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaime Sneddon

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0758989 Listed on: 02/08/2021

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

Kendall Sneddon

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0782932

Last Buyer's Agent

Marsha Charles

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0114610

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,420

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 2.31 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned 2ac

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Contact LB

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,420

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6684
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6684
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 100
  • Total Sq Ft: 6784
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Private School(s), Public Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: Contact LB
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 13204
  • Directions: Brushy Ridge or Canoe Hill to Rosebrook
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 279

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Grill, Gutters, Lighting, Porch-Enclosed, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Salt Water
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.3100
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: 2ac

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 33420
  • Total Assessed Value: 1840300
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 187479

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 8, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Slocum Andrew and Slocum Susan
Bought by
Schaefer James and Schaefer Joni
Seller's Agent
Jaime Sneddon
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Charles
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-4.45%
Total Days on Market
72
Current Estimated Value
$3,723,623

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,148,623
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.87%
Original Mortgage
$1,675,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,536,179
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,187,444

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2015
Closed on
Jun 2, 2015
Sold by
Anderson Gary and Anderson Elizabeth
Bought by
Slocum Andrew H and Slocum Susan
Seller's Agent
Mary Higgins
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Bryan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-2.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.51%
Original Mortgage
$2,240,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2015
Closed on
Apr 28, 2015
Sold by
Frederick Tr Carolyn S and Frederick Robert R
Bought by
Anderson Gary and Anderson Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Mary Higgins
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Bryan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-2.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,240,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2006
Sold by
Urbahn Jennifer and Urbahn Maximilian O
Bought by
Anderson Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1999
Sold by
Frederick Tr Robert R and Frederick Carolyn S
Bought by
Urbahn Max O and Urbahn Jennifer K
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schaefer James $2,575,000 None Available
Slocum Andrew H $3,200,000 --
Anderson Gary -- --
Anderson Elizabeth $1,950,000 --
Anderson Elizabeth $1,950,000 --
Urbahn Max O $1,800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schaefer James $1,675,000
Previous Owner Urbahn Max O $2,240,000
Previous Owner Urbahn Max O $2,087,000
Previous Owner Urbahn Max O $2,110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $2,575,000 -0.8% $380 / Sq Ft
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Price Changed $2,595,000 -3.7% $383 / Sq Ft
02/21/2021 02/21/21 For Sale $2,695,000 0.0% $397 / Sq Ft
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Rented $13,500 -10.0% --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Off Market $15,000 -- --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 For Rent $15,000 +50.0% --
06/29/2019 06/29/19 Rented $10,000 -50.0% --
06/10/2019 06/10/19 For Rent $20,000 0.0% --
06/01/2015 06/01/15 Sold $3,200,000 -2.9% $513 / Sq Ft
05/02/2015 05/02/15 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2015 01/28/15 For Sale $3,295,000 -- $528 / 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 $35,050 $2,171,610 $711,900 $1,459,710
2023 $34,855 $1,840,300 $683,130 $1,157,170
2022 $33,806 $1,840,300 $683,130 $1,157,170
2021 $33,420 $1,840,300 $683,130 $1,157,170
2020 $33,420 $1,840,300 $683,130 $1,157,170
2019 $33,567 $1,840,300 $683,130 $1,157,170
2018 $40,633 $2,395,820 $759,010 $1,636,810
2017 $39,938 $2,395,820 $759,010 $1,636,810
2016 $39,076 $2,395,820 $759,010 $1,636,810
2015 $38,309 $2,395,820 $759,010 $1,636,810
2014 $37,231 $2,395,820 $759,010 $1,636,810
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170371266

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000039-000100-000100