NOT LISTED FOR SALE

481 Canoe Hill Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $4,827,000 - $5,412,955

8 Beds
7.5 Baths
8,662 Sq Ft
$581/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 15, 2020

Last sale price $3,850,000 $444 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,297/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • 5.45 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of October 2020

Considered one of the most admired and beloved homes in all of New Canaan, this iconic masterpiece is stately, gracious and elegant. With beautifully proportioned rooms with stunning period details, high ceilings and exquisite moldings, it offers two large home offices, 7/8 bedrooms. 7.5 baths and nine fireplaces. The smashing new white kitchen by Deane is a cook's delight with all top of the line appliances. This home has been maintained to perfection with superior quality mechanicals and many modern amenities. Set back from the road and sited on 5.45 glorious private acres, it has a fabulous new barn built by Hobbs, heated gunite pool serviced by Glengate, beautiful established perennial gardens, flat play yard and majestic trees. It includes a tentatively approved 2 acre building lot. Conveniently located just minutes to the town center and train, this is a home to love and cherish forever in your own private and peaceful oasis.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Higgins

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0309665 Listed on: 06/05/2020

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Gannalo

William Raveis Real Estate License #REB.0248733

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $54,251

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5.45 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 200

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 8,662 Sq Ft Home
  • 9 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Home Gym
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining room chandelier

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$54,251

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 8662
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 8662
  • Total Sq Ft: 8662
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Exclusions: Dining room chandelier
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 16453
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2020
  • Directions: Merritt X38, North on 123, Rte on Canoe Hill Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bathrooms: 8.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partial With Walk-Out, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 481

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Porch, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.4500
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, May be Subdividable, Cleared, Corner Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 54251
  • Total Assessed Value: 2987390
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 187487

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 5, 2020
Closed on
Oct 14, 2020
Sold by
Laird John and Laird Ruth
Bought by
Levin Jenny and Levin Michael
Seller's Agent
Mary Higgins
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Denise Gannalo
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$3,700,000
Sold Price
$3,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
4.05%
Current Estimated Value
$5,036,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,186,652
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$2,887,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,579,859
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,480,608

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1979
Bought by
Laird John R
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
Levin Jenny -- None Available
Laird John R $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Levin Jenny $2,887,500
Previous Owner Laird John R $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Sold $3,850,000 +4.1% $444 / Sq Ft
06/11/2020 06/11/20 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2020 06/05/20 For Sale $3,700,000 -- $427 / 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 $46,253 $2,771,300 $1,007,370 $1,763,930
2024 $44,729 $2,771,300 $1,007,370 $1,763,930
2023 $56,581 $2,987,390 $974,890 $2,012,500
2022 $54,878 $2,987,390 $974,890 $2,012,500
2021 $54,251 $2,987,390 $974,890 $2,012,500
2020 $54,251 $2,987,390 $974,890 $2,012,500
2019 $54,490 $2,987,390 $974,890 $2,012,500
2018 $54,306 $3,202,010 $1,083,180 $2,118,830
2017 $53,378 $3,202,010 $1,083,180 $2,118,830
2016 $52,225 $3,202,010 $1,083,180 $2,118,830
2015 $53,025 $3,202,010 $1,083,180 $2,118,830
2014 $49,759 $3,202,010 $1,083,180 $2,118,830
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170302521

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000039-000101-000006