$3,200,000
SOLD JUN 1, 2015

279 Rosebrook Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
6.5 Baths
6,241 Sq Ft
2.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$513 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 2.31 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2021

Exciting, fresh and magical, this sophisticated sun-filled home is open, fun and welcoming. Site on 2.3 private deer fenced acres and bordered by 10 acres of New Canaan Audubon Society property, this fabulous home offers unique architectural features: a stunning 2-story family room, adjacent kitchen by Deane with large breakfast room, antique chestnut floors in LR, 5 large ensuite bedrooms, new generator, gorgeous new Signature saltwater pool with expansive bluestone terrace and covered porch, extensive new landscaping and gravel driveway. Shows beautifully.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Higgins

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0309665 Listed on: 01/28/2015

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Bryan

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787038

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,231

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 2.31 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned 2 acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 6,241 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Storage In Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Storage

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Family Room Chandelier, Family Rm TV

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,231

Year Built

Built in 1988

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: 6241
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6241
  • Total Sq Ft: 6241
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Exclusions: Family Room Chandelier, Family Rm TV
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 13204
  • Directions: Merritt X38, N on Rte 123, L Canoe Hill, R onto Rosebrook
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Storage, Unfinished, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 279

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.3100
  • Zoning: 2 acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 37231
  • Total Assessed Value: 2395820
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.540
  • 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%
Current Estimated Value
$3,817,020

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,242,020
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,675,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,526,377
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,290,643

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,575,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,200,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $1,950,000 --
Deed $1,950,000 --
Deed $1,800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,675,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $2,240,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $2,087,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $2,110,000 No Value Available
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
2025 $36,244 $2,171,610 $711,900 $1,459,710
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: 99091268

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000039-000100-000100