$1,650,000
SOLD DEC 15, 2015

478 West Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,192 Sq Ft
2.09 Acres

Recently Sold

$517 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.09 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of April 2025

Quintessentially beautiful property open and somewhat high; sits on the corner of West and West Hills Road. House is being sold in as is condition/ three bedroom three bath home. Large proportioned rooms with excellent flow. Lovely back terrace with dogwoods and apple trees. Property waiting to be redone or new construction. Location is as good as it gets. Property percs for 5-6 bedrooms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mimi Allen

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0009076 Listed on: 09/18/2015

Co-Listed By

Bonnie Sztam

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0777723

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Sigg

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0793270

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,231

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 2.09 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned 200

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,192 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining Room chandelier, sconces

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,231

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3192
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3192
  • Total Sq Ft: 3192
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Buried oil tan, Kaiser Battisone septic, Mill River Landscaping, Pimco Oil/ brand new hot water tank
  • Exclusions: Dining Room chandelier, sconces
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8716
  • Directions: North on West Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 478

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Brick, Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Brick
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0900
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 14231
  • Total Assessed Value: 889980
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.990
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184464

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
Jan 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Mancuso Michael and Mancuso Polly
Bought by
Burroughs Taylor and Burroughs Catherine
Seller's Agent
Rachel Walsh
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Nemec
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$5,899,000
Sold Price
$5,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$399,000
-6.76%
Views
93

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
45.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2017
Closed on
Sep 25, 2017
Sold by
478 West Road Llc
Bought by
Mancuso Michael and Mancuso Polly
Seller's Agent
Laura Sigg
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Walsh
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$5,595,000
Sold Price
$5,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$345,000
-6.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.61%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2015
Closed on
Dec 15, 2015
Sold by
Dolge Susan G
Bought by
478 West Rd Llc
Seller's Agent
Mimi Allen
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Chris Sigg
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-8.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
92.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2014
Sold by
Dolge Tr Susan G and Dolge Alfred K
Bought by
Dolge Alfred K and Dolge Susan G
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 -- None Available
Warranty Deed $5,250,000 --
Warranty Deed $5,250,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,650,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,650,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $5,500,000 -6.8% $606 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2025 01/06/25 For Sale $5,899,000 +12.4% $650 / Sq Ft
09/22/2017 09/22/17 Sold $5,250,000 0.0% $559 / Sq Ft
09/07/2017 09/07/17 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2017 08/04/17 Off Market $5,250,000 -- --
01/11/2017 01/11/17 For Sale $5,595,000 +239.1% $596 / Sq Ft
12/15/2015 12/15/15 Sold $1,650,000 -8.3% $517 / Sq Ft
11/15/2015 11/15/15 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2015 09/18/15 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $564 / 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 $60,953 $3,776,500 $819,280 $2,957,220
2023 $68,121 $3,596,670 $744,030 $2,852,640
2022 $66,071 $3,596,670 $744,030 $2,852,640
2021 $65,316 $3,596,670 $744,030 $2,852,640
2020 $65,316 $3,596,670 $744,030 $2,852,640
2019 $65,603 $3,596,670 $744,030 $2,852,640
2018 $62,196 $3,667,230 $803,670 $2,863,560
2017 $14,290 $857,220 $803,670 $53,550
2016 $14,516 $889,980 $803,670 $86,310
2015 $14,231 $889,980 $803,670 $86,310
2014 $13,830 $889,980 $803,670 $86,310
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rachel Walsh

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Rachel Walsh

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 912-5908

    32 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Rachel Walsh
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  • Kristin Nemec

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kristin Nemec

    William Pitt

    (203) 829-8998

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Kristin Nemec
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  • Laura Sigg

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Laura Sigg

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 515-8954

    31 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Laura Sigg
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  • Chris Sigg

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Chris Sigg

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 966-3555

    23 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Chris Sigg
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mimi Allen

    William Pitt

  • Bonnie Sztam

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Bonnie Sztam

    William Pitt

    (917) 825-8109

    31 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Bonnie Sztam
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99120446

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000027-000025-000115

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan 06840

478 West Rd, New Canaan, CT

This home is located at 478 West Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 and is currently priced at $1,650,000, approximately $516 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 478 West Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including West Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, and New Canaan High School.

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