NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 Smith Ridge Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,561,000 - $3,407,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
7,015 Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2021

Last sale price $1,725,000 $246 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,893/month

196 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Terrace
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2021

This chic, stylish, and sun-filled Colonial has the perfect floor plan for today's living, even with options for that needed Home Office with total privacy. Lots of together space, and plenty of get-away rooms. Off the kitchen and family room is a playroom for the little ones; all rooms are very generous in size, high ceilings, wood floors throughout, and a massive lower level room for all your interests and lifestyle needs. This property backs up to a private estate of 16 acres, so total privacy, but less then 5 mins from the village. Set off the road, on a private enclave of 3 homes, you have a little neighborhood too. The luxurious master bedroom is a private hideaway with lovely fireplace, sitting area, and huge closet and bath. The massive third floor provides space for more home offices. Lower level has work-out rooms, sports-equipment storage room etc. besides a fabulous recreation room with fireplace and walk-out to backyard. Also, underground dog fencing!! Move right into your dream!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth De Villiers

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0770042 Listed on: 07/28/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Jones

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0756026

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,209

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned 300

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,209

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5815
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5815
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1200
  • Total Sq Ft: 7015
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 12062
  • Directions: one mile north of town on Smith Ridge Rd.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: on second floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 296

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • 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: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.1800
  • Lot Description: Dry, Cleared, Rolling
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 300

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 21209
  • Total Assessed Value: 1167880
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1830899

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
Jul 28, 2020
Closed on
Apr 1, 2021
Sold by
Halpert Stephen and Halpert Linda
Bought by
Ponzeka Cheryl and Ponzeka Paul
Seller's Agent
Ruth De Villiers
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Jones
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,945,000
Sold Price
$1,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-11.31%
Current Estimated Value
$2,873,006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,148,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,380,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,247,457
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,586,197

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Sharon L Smith T and Smith Sharon L
Bought by
Halpert Stephen C and Halpert Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2001
Sold by
Sam Const Llc
Bought by
Smith Randall S and Smith Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1999
Sold by
Inro Dev Inc
Bought by
Sam Constr Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
7.9%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ponzeka Cheryl $1,725,000 None Available
Halpert Stephen C $1,950,000 --
Smith Randall S $1,894,500 --
Sam Constr Llc $640,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ponzeka Cheryl $1,380,000
Previous Owner Sam Constr Llc $500,000
Previous Owner Sam Constr Llc $750,000
Previous Owner Sam Constr Llc $1,600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2021 04/01/21 Sold $1,725,000 -4.1% $246 / Sq Ft
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2020 08/11/20 Price Changed $1,799,000 -7.5% $256 / Sq Ft
07/28/2020 07/28/20 For Sale $1,945,000 -- $277 / 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 $27,230 $1,631,490 $531,300 $1,100,190
2024 $26,332 $1,631,490 $531,300 $1,100,190
2023 $22,120 $1,167,880 $590,380 $577,500
2022 $21,454 $1,167,880 $590,380 $577,500
2021 $21,209 $1,167,880 $590,380 $577,500
2020 $21,209 $1,167,880 $590,380 $577,500
2019 $21,302 $1,167,880 $590,380 $577,500
2018 $22,341 $1,317,260 $625,520 $691,740
2017 $21,959 $1,317,260 $625,520 $691,740
2016 $21,485 $1,317,260 $625,520 $691,740
2015 $21,063 $1,317,260 $625,520 $691,740
2014 $20,470 $1,317,260 $625,520 $691,740
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ruth De Villiers

    Brown Harris Stevens

  • Melissa Jones

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Melissa Jones

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 801-8059

    62 in this area

    77 Total Sales

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170316742

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000039-000041-000157

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan 06840

296 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT

This home is located at 296 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 since 28 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,873,006, approximately $409 per square foot. This property was built in 2000. 296 Smith Ridge Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including East Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, and New Canaan High School.

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