$2,550,000
SOLD JAN 5, 2017

453 Laurel Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
7 Baths
6,175 Sq Ft
4 Acres

Recently Sold

$413 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

105 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of December 2018

Stunning gambrel home w/extraordinary views! As featured on renowned architect Brooks & Falotico’s homepage, 453 Laurel Road was completely restored & expanded in 2005 by Louise Brooks to fit current tastes & features soaring ceilings w/steel beam construction, 5BRs w/an expansive 1st flr master suite, a chef’s kitchen w/Carerra marble countertops & butler’s pantry & opens to a FR & breakfast nook, 3 fpls, 5 zones heating/AC, a newly redesigned Gunite pool, extensive millwork & paneling thruout & is sited on a 4 acre lot in 2 acre zoning. A very special property in a bucolic setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Hopple

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0802431 Listed on: 09/22/2016

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Tanner

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0672222

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,287

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned 200

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Home Gym
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Per listing agent

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,287

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5275
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5275
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 900
  • Total Sq Ft: 6175
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Exclusions: Per listing agent
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 9748
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway, Exit 38, north Rte. 123, right Canoe Hill, left Laurel Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Counter Grill, Compactor, Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 453

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Grill, Lighting, Porch, Shed, Underground Sprinkler, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.0000
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 28287
  • Total Assessed Value: 1734320
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.310
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.310
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 187751

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
Oct 3, 2018
Closed on
Dec 17, 2018
Sold by
Halmi Robert and Halmi Lisa
Bought by
Laurel Road Llc
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Tanner
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Christine Saxe
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-3.64%
Current Estimated Value
$3,684,738

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,034,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$2,252,500
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2016
Closed on
Jan 6, 2017
Sold by
Hopple Patty and Hopple Richard
Bought by
Halmi Robert and Halmi Lisa
Seller's Agent
Richard Hopple
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Tanner
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-1.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,999,999
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
Ackerly Dana C and Ackerly Rae W
Bought by
Hopple Richard and Hopple Patty
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,650,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,550,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,962,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $2,252,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,999,999 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/17/2018 12/17/18 Sold $2,650,000 -3.6% $429 / Sq Ft
10/03/2018 10/03/18 For Sale $2,750,000 +7.8% $445 / Sq Ft
01/05/2017 01/05/17 Sold $2,550,000 -1.7% $413 / Sq Ft
12/06/2016 12/06/16 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2016 09/22/16 For Sale $2,595,000 -- $420 / 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 $34,390 $2,060,520 $945,000 $1,115,520
2024 $33,257 $2,060,520 $945,000 $1,115,520
2023 $33,852 $1,787,310 $857,220 $930,090
2022 $32,833 $1,787,310 $857,220 $930,090
2021 $32,458 $1,787,310 $857,220 $930,090
2020 $30,585 $1,684,200 $857,220 $826,980
2019 $30,720 $1,684,200 $857,220 $826,980
2018 $29,414 $1,734,320 $786,240 $948,080
2017 $28,911 $1,734,320 $786,240 $948,080
2016 $28,287 $1,734,320 $786,240 $948,080
2015 $27,732 $1,734,320 $786,240 $948,080
2014 $26,951 $1,734,320 $786,240 $948,080
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathryn Tanner

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Kathryn Tanner

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 856-6265

    29 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Kathryn Tanner
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  • Taylor Tait

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Taylor Tait

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 644-0026

    35 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Taylor Tait
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  • Christine Saxe

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Christine Saxe

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (203) 273-1548

    101 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Christine Saxe
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  • Richard Hopple

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Richard Hopple

    William Pitt

    (917) 841-6352

    53 Total Sales

    Richard Hopple
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99161296

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000040-000105-000108

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan 06840

453 Laurel Rd, New Canaan, CT

This home is located at 453 Laurel Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 and is currently priced at $2,550,000, approximately $412 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 453 Laurel 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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