NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Birchwood Ave New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $1,781,000 - $2,334,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,052 Sq Ft
$496/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2017

Last sale price $1,256,000 $310 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,688/month

133 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • South Elementary School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2017

Beautifully appointed pristine Colonial located on quiet private road which is close to town, school, walking distance to daycare & swimming park. Custom kitchen features Viking appliances, granite counter tops, large breakfast bar and pantry. Light and bright living room and family room with pass through fireplaces & hardwood floors. Master Suite features full bath w/ shower and soaking tub, vaulted ceilings & walk-in closet. Additional in-suite bedroom w/full bath, plus two additional bedrooms w/hardwood. Lower level features additional family room, office or den, mud area and full bath. Trex style decking, over-sized garage w/storage room, sprinkler system, central alarm system, new 2 zone air conditioning. Must see to appreciate.

Last Listed By

Ruth Miner

Country Club Properties License #REB.0788887 Listed on: 09/22/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,036

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned 500

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • South Elementary School
  • New Canaan High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Television in Family Room

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,036

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2752
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2752
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1300
  • Total Sq Ft: 4052
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Association Amenities: Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Exclusions: Television in Family Room
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4464
  • Directions: North Rt 123, left onto Old Norwalk Road, Right onto Kings Highway, First right to Birchwood
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Garage Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Main
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Concrete

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: South
  • High School: New Canaan

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3500
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: 500

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 13036
  • Total Assessed Value: 799260
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.310
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.310
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 186871

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: South
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2016
Closed on
Feb 24, 2017
Sold by
Smith Todd and Smith Laura
Bought by
Lee Joanne and Lee Ryan
Seller's Agent
Ruth Miner
Country Club Properties
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Rowley
Connecticut Homes & Estates
List Price
$1,279,000
Sold Price
$1,256,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-1.8%
Total Days on Market
133
Current Estimated Value
$2,008,963

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$752,963
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2009
Sold by
Schaller Vincent and Schaller Catherine
Bought by
Smith Todd and Campbell Laura M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$976,000
Interest Rate
4.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2005
Sold by
Mills Jonathan B and Mills Constance M
Bought by
Schaller Vincent and Schaller Catherine

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
5.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1996
Sold by
Piping Rock Builders
Bought by
Mills Jonathan B and Mills Constance M

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
Lee Joanne $1,260,000 --
Smith Todd $1,220,000 --
Schaller Vincent $1,335,000 --
Mills Jonathan B $650,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Ryan W $875,000
Closed Mills Jonathan B $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mills Jonathan B $976,000
Previous Owner Mills Jonathan B $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2017 02/24/17 Sold $1,256,000 -1.8% $310 / Sq Ft
02/02/2017 02/02/17 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2016 09/22/16 For Sale $1,279,000 0.0% $316 / Sq Ft
07/05/2012 07/05/12 Rented $6,500 0.0% --
06/05/2012 06/05/12 Under Contract -- -- --
05/20/2012 05/20/12 For Rent $6,500 -- --
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 $17,315 $1,072,820 $515,200 $557,620
2023 $14,429 $761,810 $433,930 $327,880
2022 $13,994 $761,810 $433,930 $327,880
2021 $13,834 $761,810 $433,930 $327,880
2020 $13,834 $761,810 $433,930 $327,880
2019 $13,895 $761,810 $433,930 $327,880
2018 $13,555 $799,260 $430,500 $368,760
2017 $13,324 $799,260 $430,500 $368,760
2016 $13,036 $799,260 $430,500 $368,760
2015 $13,236 $799,260 $430,500 $368,760
2014 $12,421 $799,260 $430,500 $368,760
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99158284

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000000-Q000085-000078