NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 Frogtown Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,845,811 - $3,218,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,606 Sq Ft
$837/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2024

Last sale price $3,000,000 $832 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,733/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • 2.52 Acre Lot
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Waterfront
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of March 2024

For sale in New Canaan, Connecticut is this exquisite and beautifully renovated mid-century modern home originally designed by noted architect John Black Lee. Showcasing Lee's original design, the home has been thoughtfully and spectacularly enhanced throughout to meet a new era. Here, mid-20th century aesthetic meets a zen-like retreat. Discreetly situated back from the street, this home seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. Upon entering, you're greeted by an oversized two-sided stone fireplace beautifully sited in the heart of a spacious light-filled open floor plan. Experience the timeless elegance of the formal yet comfortable living area with a wall of glass opening onto a patio which runs the entire length of the home overlooking the pool and wooded landscape. On the other side of the great room are Japanese-style cabinets offering ample and artful storage. Just beyond the dining area, is a chef's kitchen complete with high end appliances, sleek and ample storage and show stopping raised clerestory skylight which floods the space with spectacular light. The generously-sized bedrooms evoke the feeling of sleeping amongst the trees with enchanting views from each ensuite bedroom. The lower level has an exercise room with full bath with access to the pool and backyard - a private oasis with beautifully landscaped tiered gardens and mature trees. This space allows for outdoor relaxation, entertaining or simply appreciating the tranquil setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Inger Stringfellow

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0759018 Listed on: 09/21/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Hollyday

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0551024

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,345

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 2.52 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 2AC

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Vertical Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Breezeway
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 183509

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,345

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

2.52 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary, Modern
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3206
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 400
  • Total Sq Ft: 3606
  • Year Built: 1960
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3882
  • Directions: per GPS
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial, Partial With Walk-Out, Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Breezeway, French Doors, Garden Area, Grill, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Vertical Siding, Cedar, Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Other
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront Brook
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Safety Fence, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt, Crushed Stone
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

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

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.52
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands Sloping Lot Treed Fence - Privacy Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 2AC
  • Parcel #: 183509

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 15345

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2023
Closed on
Feb 23, 2024
Sold by
Carter F Wolfe 2018 Ret 8 and Lillian W Wolfe 2018 Ret
Bought by
Schaeffer Peter J and Schaeffer Kessa
Seller's Agent
Inger Stringfellow
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Carol Hollyday
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,600,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
15.38%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$3,019,203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,203
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2022
Sold by
Wolfe Carter F and Wolfe Lillian W
Bought by
Carter W Wolfe 2018 Rt and Lillian W Wolfe 2018 Rt
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
Schaeffer Peter J $3,000,000 None Available
Carter W Wolfe 2018 Rt -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/01/2024 03/01/24 Sold $3,000,000 +15.4% $832 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2023 09/28/23 For Sale $2,600,000 -- $721 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $19,193 $1,149,960 $798,000 $351,960
2024 $18,560 $1,149,960 $798,000 $351,960
2023 $15,345 $810,180 $689,570 $120,610
2022 $14,883 $810,180 $689,570 $120,610
2021 $14,713 $810,180 $689,570 $120,610
2020 $14,713 $810,180 $689,570 $120,610
2019 $14,778 $810,180 $689,570 $120,610
2018 $17,038 $1,004,570 $709,310 $295,260
2017 $16,746 $1,004,570 $709,310 $295,260
2016 $16,385 $1,004,570 $709,310 $295,260
2015 $16,636 $1,004,570 $709,310 $295,260
2014 $15,611 $1,004,570 $709,310 $295,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170589990

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000025-000011-000117

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