
490 West Rd New Canaan, CT 06840
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Home fronts a pond
- Colonial Architecture
- West Elementary School Rated A+
- 5.5 Acre Lot
- Attic
About This Home
As of February 2020Charming and gracious, this delightful Colonial is situated on 5.5 beautiful acres w/gorgeous pool & pond, offering privacy,serenity,your own nature preserve and a fun-filled play yard.Many recent improvements. Special features; elegant LR & DR w/fpls, fabulous open updated kitchen w/island,fpl & large eating area which is adjacent to the sun-filled family room. Six bedrooms,w/4 ensuite, superb playroom/gameroom & large mudrm. Wonderful home in a great location just minutes to town.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0309665 Listed on: 04/15/2013

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $28,578
Year Built
- Built in 1964
Lot Details
- 5.5 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned 4 ACRES
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Clap Board Siding
Interior Spaces
- 5,268 Sq Ft Home
- 4 Fireplaces
- Entrance Foyer
- Home Security System
- Laundry Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Patio
Schools
- West Elementary School
- Saxe Middle School
- New Canaan High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Private Company Owned Well
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in New Canaan, CT
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $1,275,000 | None Available | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $1,800,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $750,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $350,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $1,020,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $1,350,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $350,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $350,000 | Unknown |
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 |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $29,193 | $1,749,160 | $990,850 | $758,310 |
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 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2020
Karen Danks
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
(203) 253-2082
37 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Joseph Perun
Perun Properties
(203) 313-5197
67 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2013
Mary Higgins
Brown Harris Stevens
(203) 247-1625
40 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Jaime Sneddon
William Pitt
(203) 219-3769
151 in this area
174 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 99023559

APN: NCAN-000027-000025-000096
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