NOT LISTED FOR SALE

343&335 Wahackme Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $4,053,000 - $4,724,000

7 Beds
8 Baths
9,382 Sq Ft
$465/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 12, 2023

Last sale price $4,250,000 $453 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,822/month

170 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 4 Acre Lot
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2023

Chic and modern, this classic 4 acre estate has been totally re-imagined for today’s lifestyle. A masterful new renovation offers luxurious living at it's finest. Gorgeous formal rooms, stunning barrel ceilinged great room, state of the art chef’s kitchen, and all marble baths are just some of the features of this beautiful home. With 7 bedrooms and 6 full baths that include the 2 bedroom guest cottage w/Living Room, Kitchen and bath, there is room for all. Just 3 minutes to town, this sophisticated home offers in town living with exceptional privacy and unparalleled park like property. The main house includes over 8200 SF on 4 levels and the guest cottage adds 1150 SF as well as a separate address with VOIP wiring for a home office. The estate is sited on two 2 acre parcels surrounded by picturesque stone walls, expansive lawns, majestic trees and charming pond. Opportunities abound for further enhancements of recreational space or enlarged guest/pool house or a tennis court. Two pool sites with extensive plans available.
See Special Features in Documents for further info regarding these properties.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Sterner

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0767946 Listed on: 05/09/2022

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherri Kielland

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0361515

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,516

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 2 AC

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Detached Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: some lighting.. see agent

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,516

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7316
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4542
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2066
  • Total Sq Ft: 9382
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Exclusions: some lighting.. see agent
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 10119
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2022
  • Directions: Weed or Ponus to Wahackme
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 8.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Finished
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Gym, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Lighting
  • Street Number Modifier: 343&335

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Lighting, Patio, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.0000
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Fence - Stone
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 2 AC

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 36516
  • Total Assessed Value: 1995849
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.370
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.370
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 189007

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
May 9, 2022
Closed on
Jan 12, 2023
Sold by
Thomas E Doster 4Th Ret 1 and Diana G Doster Ret 10 10
Bought by
Merrill Benjamin and Merrill Melissa
Seller's Agent
Dawn Sterner
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Sherri Kielland
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$4,500,000
Sold Price
$4,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-5.56%
Views
127
Current Estimated Value
$4,361,391

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,391
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.97%
Original Mortgage
$2,975,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,896,890
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,457,254

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2017
Sold by
Doster Thomas
Bought by
Doster Thomas and Doster Diana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2010
Sold by
Lee Donald C and Gin-Lee Shelly Ann
Bought by
Doster 4Th Thomas E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2001
Sold by
Bruno Jonathan M and Bruno Virginia A
Bought by
Lee Donald C and Lee Shellyann Gin
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Merrill Benjamin $4,250,000 None Available
Doster Thomas -- --
Doster 4Th Thomas E $3,200,000 --
Lee Donald C $3,000,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Merrill Benjamin $2,975,000
Previous Owner Bruno Jonathan M $1,000,000
Previous Owner Bruno Jonathan M $1,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Sold $4,250,000 -5.6% $453 / Sq Ft
10/26/2022 10/26/22 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Sale $4,500,000 -- $480 / 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 $31,994 $1,982,260 $777,000 $1,205,260
2023 $24,306 $1,283,310 $673,680 $609,630
2022 $23,574 $1,283,310 $673,680 $609,630
2021 $23,305 $1,283,310 $673,680 $609,630
2020 $23,305 $1,283,310 $673,680 $609,630
2019 $23,408 $1,283,310 $673,680 $609,630
2018 $25,813 $1,522,010 $861,000 $661,010
2017 $25,372 $1,522,010 $861,000 $661,010
2016 $24,824 $1,522,010 $861,000 $661,010
2015 $24,337 $1,522,010 $861,000 $661,010
2014 $23,652 $1,522,010 $861,000 $661,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170487369

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000026-000205-000049