NOT LISTED FOR SALE

49 Gower Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,696,000 - $3,411,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,371 Sq Ft
$681/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2023

Last sale price $2,460,000 $563 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,699/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • South Elementary School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • Thermal Windows

About This Home

As of June 2023

Beautifully maintained center entrance colonial with outstanding curb appeal and great flow. 9-foot ceilings, large open kitchen and breakfast room adjoining the family room with fireplace and bookshelves. 5 bedrooms, 3 full bath and one-half bath, additional second floor family room with fireplace adjoins office and laundry area. Stunning backyard with built-in stone fireplace, outdoor grill and patio. House connected to natural gas on the street. Many upgrades including third garage bay and office extension. Walk to all in-town schools. Just a perfect location and wonderful home. Showings begin on Thursday, March 16th after broker open house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Perry

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0773535 Listed on: 03/09/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

Janis Hennessy

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0788866

Last Buyer's Agent

Anika Charron

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0809232

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,993

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned ARES

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,371 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Available at Street

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189661

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,993

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4371
  • Total Sq Ft: 4371
  • Year Built: 2001
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8349
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway to South Avenue. North on South Avenue to Gower Road. Left on to Gower Road.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3806
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Compactor, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 49
  • Other SqFt Description: Field Card says 4371 sf living area.

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Grill, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Gas In Street
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Elementary School: South
  • Middle School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Description: Cleared Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: ARES
  • Parcel #: 189661

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 22993
  • Total Assessed Value: 1214010
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.94

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: South
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2023
Closed on
Jun 29, 2023
Sold by
Lindberg Ft and Brooks & Jana Lindberg Tr
Bought by
Levy Claire A and Pflumm Sebastian
Seller's Agent
Martha Perry
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Anika Charron
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$210,000
9.33%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$2,975,515

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$515,515
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,568,337
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,407,178

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2010
Sold by
Mcphillips David W and Mcphillips Angela
Bought by
Lindberg Brooks A and Lindberg Jana S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,295,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2005
Sold by
Keeffe David F and Keeffe Dina A
Bought by
Mcphillips David W and Mcphillips Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,205,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2001
Sold by
Hansen Debra J
Bought by
New Eng Custom Kitchen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1994
Sold by
Stjohn Fordyce B and Harding Stjohn Iii
Bought by
Hansen Debra J
Source: Public Records

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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
Levy Claire A $2,460,049 None Available
Lindberg Brooks A $1,850,000 --
Mcphillips David W $1,740,000 --
New Eng Custom Kitchen $425,000 --
Hansen Debra J $280,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Levy Claire A $1,600,000
Previous Owner Lindberg Brooks $601,450
Previous Owner St John Margaret $380,000
Previous Owner St John Margaret $1,295,000
Previous Owner St John Margaret $1,205,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Sold $2,460,000 +9.3% $563 / Sq Ft
03/22/2023 03/22/23 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2023 03/15/23 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $515 / 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 $24,714 $1,531,250 $654,150 $877,100
2023 $22,993 $1,214,010 $582,960 $631,050
2022 $22,146 $1,205,540 $582,960 $622,580
2021 $21,893 $1,205,540 $582,960 $622,580
2020 $21,893 $1,205,540 $582,960 $622,580
2019 $21,989 $1,205,540 $582,960 $622,580
2018 $22,986 $1,305,430 $539,840 $765,590
2017 $22,570 $1,305,430 $539,840 $765,590
2016 $22,057 $1,305,430 $539,840 $765,590
2015 $21,621 $1,305,430 $539,840 $765,590
2014 $21,019 $1,305,430 $539,840 $765,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170554947

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000000-M000235-H000057