NOT LISTED FOR SALE

490 West Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,613,000 - $2,970,436

6 Beds
7 Baths
5,268 Sq Ft
$529/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $1,275,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,951/month

206 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 5.5 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2020

Don't miss this charming and gracious Colonial situated on 5.5 beautiful acres with gorgeous pool offering privacy, serenity, your own nature preserve and a fun-filled play yard. Special features include: formal Living room & Dining Room with fireplace, beautifully updated kitchen with island, fireplace & large eating area which is adjacent to the sun-filled family room. Six bedrooms with four ensuites, spacious playroom/gameroom & large mudroom complete this home. This is truly a wonderful home in a great location, just minutes to town and train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Danks

Howard Hanna Rand Realty License #REB.0755502 Listed on: 07/08/2019

Howard Hanna Rand Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Perun

Perun Properties License #REB.0789254

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,217

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 5.5 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Secluded Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned 100

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 5,268 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,217

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5268
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5268
  • Total Sq Ft: 5268
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: Yes
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7752
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/30/2019
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway to Exit 36, to Route 106 to Weed until end then take Left on to West.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 490

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Patio, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.5000
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Some Wetlands, Secluded, Treed
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 24217
  • Total Assessed Value: 1327690
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.240
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.240
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184447

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

Closed on
Mar 15, 2019
Sold by
Dixon Heather and Dixon Jeffrey
Bought by
Campo Patrick and Campo Colleen
Total Days on Market
206
Current Estimated Value
$2,789,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2014
Sold by
Dixon Heather B
Bought by
Dixon Heather B and Dixon Jeffrey P

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2013
Closed on
Sep 16, 2013
Sold by
Forrest Paul J and Forrest Adrienne S
Bought by
Dixon Heather B
Seller's Agent
Mary Higgins
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Sneddon
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-9.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1991
Sold by
Karch Nancy
Bought by
Forrest Paul and Forrest Adrienn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
9.17%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Campo Patrick $1,275,000 None Available
Dixon Heather B -- --
Dixon Heather B $1,800,000 --
Forrest Paul $750,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Campo Patrick $350,000
Previous Owner Campo Patrick $1,020,000
Previous Owner Forrest Paul $1,350,000
Previous Owner Forrest Paul $350,000
Previous Owner Forrest Paul $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $1,275,000 -19.8% $242 / Sq Ft
01/30/2020 01/30/20 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2019 12/04/19 Price Changed $1,590,000 -2.4% $302 / Sq Ft
12/01/2019 12/01/19 For Sale $1,629,000 +27.8% $309 / Sq Ft
11/30/2019 11/30/19 Off Market $1,275,000 -- --
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Price Changed $1,629,000 -3.6% $309 / Sq Ft
08/07/2019 08/07/19 Price Changed $1,689,000 -3.5% $321 / Sq Ft
07/08/2019 07/08/19 For Sale $1,749,999 -2.8% $332 / Sq Ft
09/16/2013 09/16/13 Sold $1,800,000 -9.8% $342 / Sq Ft
08/17/2013 08/17/13 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2013 04/15/13 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $379 / 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 $28,231 $1,749,160 $990,850 $758,310
2023 $21,213 $1,120,000 $825,230 $294,770
2022 $20,574 $1,120,000 $825,230 $294,770
2021 $20,339 $1,120,000 $825,230 $294,770
2020 $24,111 $1,327,690 $825,230 $502,460
2019 $24,217 $1,327,690 $825,230 $502,460
2018 $22,047 $1,299,970 $891,240 $408,730
2017 $21,670 $1,299,970 $891,240 $408,730
2016 $21,203 $1,299,970 $891,240 $408,730
2015 $21,528 $1,299,970 $891,240 $408,730
2014 $20,202 $1,299,970 $891,240 $408,730
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170213996

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000027-000025-000096