NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 Brushy Ridge Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,565,479 - $3,086,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,914 Sq Ft
$575/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2021

Last sale price $2,175,000 $443 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,554/month

288 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Antique Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2021

Lone Tree Farm – Rare opportunity to own this lovely and sophisticated Federal Style, home part of the original Barnes estate. Beautifully renovated and expanded for today’s discerning buyers. This five bedroom four full bathroom home offers a front to back living room filled with natural light, eat-in gourmet kitchen, dining room with fireplace and a bonus room plus gym over the garage. Not to be missed the gorgeous property with mature plantings, specimen trees, rock walls, expansive lawn and a beautiful patio. Great flow for entertaining inside and out. Meticulous and stunning in every way!

Last Listed By

William Hecker Jr

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0303245 Listed on: 06/02/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,363

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • 1.45 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned 200

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,914 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,363

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4914
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4914
  • Total Sq Ft: 4914
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 9443
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2020
  • Directions: Rt 123 - Right on Brushy Ridge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 401

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Porch, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.4500
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot, Level Lot, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 21363
  • Total Assessed Value: 1176350
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 187192

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
Jun 2, 2020
Closed on
Mar 17, 2021
Sold by
Moya Saunders Ret
Bought by
Mckenna Elizabeth and Mckenna Conor
Seller's Agent
William Hecker Jr
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Frank Geiger
Ginnel Real Estate
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-5.23%
Total Days on Market
288
Current Estimated Value
$2,826,870

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$651,870
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,740,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,594,830
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,198,106

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2010
Sold by
Saunders Moya O
Bought by
Saunders Randall S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2008
Sold by
Desantgis Philip F and Desantis Patricia A
Bought by
Saunders Randall S and Saunders Moya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
5.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2006
Sold by
Country Club Homes Inc
Bought by
Desantis Philip F and Desantis Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Sandstrom Robert L and Sandstrom Joan L
Bought by
Desantis Philip F and Desantis Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1996
Sold by
Hayes Vilma C
Bought by
Sandstrom Robert L and Sandstrom Joan L

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
Mckenna Elizabeth $2,175,000 None Available
Saunders Randall S -- --
Saunders Moya O -- --
Saunders Randall S $2,500,000 --
Desantis Philip F $1,500,000 --
Desantis Philip F $1,460,000 --
Sandstrom Robert L $695,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mckenna Elizabeth $1,740,000
Previous Owner Sandstrom Robert L $1,100,000
Previous Owner Sandstrom Robert L $1,000,000
Previous Owner Sandstrom Robert L $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Sold $2,175,000 0.0% $443 / Sq Ft
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2020 11/01/20 Price Changed $2,175,000 -5.2% $443 / Sq Ft
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $467 / 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 $20,776 $1,287,230 $636,300 $650,930
2023 $22,280 $1,176,350 $611,730 $564,620
2022 $21,610 $1,176,350 $611,730 $564,620
2021 $21,363 $1,176,350 $611,730 $564,620
2020 $21,363 $1,176,350 $611,730 $564,620
2019 $21,457 $1,176,350 $611,730 $564,620
2018 $24,469 $1,442,770 $679,700 $763,070
2017 $24,051 $1,442,770 $679,700 $763,070
2016 $23,532 $1,442,770 $679,700 $763,070
2015 $23,070 $1,442,770 $679,700 $763,070
2014 $22,421 $1,442,770 $679,700 $763,070
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170298861

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000038-000093-000738