$2,850,000
SOLD AUG 30, 2024

31 Bayberry Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

4 Beds
7 Baths
5,413 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$527 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Irwin Park

About This Home

As of August 2024

Experience unparalleled elegance and comfort. Designed by two renowned architects, this home has been seamlessly expanded and meticulously transformed into a chic and elegant home. The spacious living room with fireplace and French doors opens to a covered porch and magnificent sunsets. The sun-filled dining room with large bay window is perfect for wonderful meals and holiday feasts. The Family Room features vaulted ceiling, fireplace, three walls of windows, and new service center with marble counter, wet sink, and refrigerator. It opens to a stunning new kitchen and breakfast room. Luxurious finishes - shiplap ceiling, top-of-the-line appliances, 10-foot center island, 2-inch countertops. Ideal for entertaining and working, the home features a game room, a four-season solarium with a fireplace, and a dedicated office. The luxurious primary suite includes a fireplace, a large walk-in closet, and a beautiful light-filled bath. Four additional stylish bedrooms, each with new baths and walk-in closets, provide ample space for family and guests. Set on 2 acres of lush gardens and sweeping lawns, the outdoor spaces include a saltwater pool with a dedicated pool bath, terraces, and a covered porch. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac perfect for walking, running, and biking, the home is just 3 minutes from the historic and picturesque village center of New Canaan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rita Kirby

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0766547 Listed on: 06/17/2024

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

Carol Hollyday

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

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Bryan

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787038

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,798

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned 2AC

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,413 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Partial Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 184234

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,798

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Ponus Ridge
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5413
  • Total Sq Ft: 5413
  • Year Built: 1951
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s), Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The current septic system will support 6 bedrooms. There are 5 bedrooms.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Merritt Exit 36 North Rt 106 Left onto Weed St Left on Wahackme First Right Bayberry
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 5413
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Laundry Room Location: Remodeled 2 new washers & 2 new dryers
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Gutters, Lighting, French Doors, Patio, Grill, Porch, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2
  • Lot Description: Fence - Wood Fence - Privacy Level Lot On Cul-De-Sac Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: 2AC
  • Parcel #: 184234

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 30798
  • Total Assessed Value: 1908200
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.14

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
Jun 17, 2024
Closed on
Aug 30, 2024
Sold by
Crowley Catherine and Crowley Daniel
Bought by
31 Bayberry Road T and Toohey
Seller's Agent
Rita Kirby
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Bryan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$445,000
-13.51%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$3,126,305

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$276,305
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,995,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,980,014
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,146,291

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Marchiony Brian and Marchiony Dana
Bought by
Crowley Daniel and Crowley Catherine
Seller's Agent
Hannelore Kaplan
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pam Roberts
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-8.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2014
Closed on
May 30, 2014
Sold by
Ondash Mark J and Ondash Deanne S
Bought by
Marchiony Brian and Marchiony Dana
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Walsh
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Hannelore Kaplan
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-3.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Palmer Frances R
Bought by
Ondash Mark J and Ondash Deanne S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1995
Sold by
Andindsen Cyrus P
Bought by
Palmer Jane 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 $2,850,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,850,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,180,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,000,000 --
Warranty Deed $640,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,180,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,000,000 --
Warranty Deed $640,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,995,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,995,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,626,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,680,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,583,250 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $175,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Sold $2,850,000 -13.5% $527 / Sq Ft
07/21/2024 07/21/24 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Sale $3,295,000 0.0% $609 / Sq Ft
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Rented $7,500 -62.5% --
04/20/2022 04/20/22 For Rent $20,000 0.0% --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Sold $2,100,000 -8.5% $388 / Sq Ft
04/13/2020 04/13/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $2,295,000 +5.3% $424 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Sold $2,180,000 -3.1% $403 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2014 04/07/14 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $416 / 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 $30,798 $1,908,200 $777,000 $1,131,200
2023 $28,655 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2022 $27,792 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2021 $27,474 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2020 $27,474 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2019 $27,595 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2018 $27,701 $1,633,310 $693,000 $940,310
2017 $25,210 $1,512,280 $693,000 $819,280
2016 $24,665 $1,512,280 $693,000 $819,280
2015 $24,181 $1,512,280 $693,000 $819,280
2014 $23,501 $1,512,280 $693,000 $819,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24018951

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000032-000022-000031