NOT LISTED FOR SALE

491 Cheese Spring Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $1,989,564 - $2,201,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,954 Sq Ft
$521/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2017

Last sale price $1,470,000 $372 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,403/month

236 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of November 2017

Extensively renovated and expanded in 2014, this 4/5 bedroom colonial provides comfort, style, and lots of living space. Eat-in gourmet kitchen with limestone counters, double ovens, warming drawer, wine cooler and desk area. Family room with stone fireplace, sunroom off kitchen, first floor guest bedroom. Generous master suite with new master bath and two walk-in closets. New roof, new Hardie Plank siding, new A/C and windows. Professional landscaping, flat yard and firepit. Exceptional value!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Walsh

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0757134 Listed on: 03/15/2017

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen O'Connell

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0793895

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,402

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned 200

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Ask Listing Broker for list of exclusions.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,402

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3454
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3454
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 500
  • Total Sq Ft: 3954
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Disclosures on file at LO. Plans for pool at house. Permit has not yet been obtained.
  • Exclusions: Ask Listing Broker for list of exclusions.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 6452
  • Directions: Rt 106 Valley Road, east on Mariomi Road, Mariomi turns into Cheese Spring Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 491

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: 14402
  • Total Assessed Value: 864010
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.310
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.669
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 188365

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
Mar 15, 2017
Closed on
Nov 20, 2017
Sold by
Bo Philippe and Bo Jennifer
Bought by
Plichta Stephanie and Plichta Michael
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Walsh
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen O'Connell
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-5.1%
Total Days on Market
236
Current Estimated Value
$2,059,391

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$589,391
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,176,000
Outstanding Balance
$999,384
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,060,007

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2011
Sold by
Harris Terrell W and Harris Tammy L
Bought by
Bo Philippe and Hansson-Bo Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$708,000
Interest Rate
3.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2005
Sold by
Dunstan Thomas S and Dunstan Amy J
Bought by
Harris Terrell W and Harris Tammy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,143,750
Interest Rate
4.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 1992
Sold by
Clancy Robt and Clancy Sheila
Bought by
Dunstan Thom
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Plichta Stephanie $1,470,000 --
Bo Philippe $1,200,000 --
Harris Terrell W $1,525,000 --
Dunstan Thom $425,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dunstan Thom $1,176,000
Previous Owner Dunstan Thom $780,000
Previous Owner Dunstan Thom $708,000
Previous Owner Dunstan Thom $1,143,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2017 11/17/17 Sold $1,470,000 -5.1% $372 / Sq Ft
11/06/2017 11/06/17 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2017 03/15/17 For Sale $1,549,000 -- $392 / 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 $17,687 $1,095,850 $582,750 $513,100
2023 $16,904 $892,500 $523,880 $368,620
2022 $16,395 $892,500 $523,880 $368,620
2021 $16,208 $892,500 $523,880 $368,620
2020 $16,208 $892,500 $523,880 $368,620
2019 $16,279 $892,500 $523,880 $368,620
2018 $14,654 $864,010 $554,330 $309,680
2017 $14,403 $864,010 $554,330 $309,680
2016 $14,092 $864,010 $554,330 $309,680
2015 $14,308 $864,010 $554,330 $309,680
2014 $12,874 $828,450 $554,330 $274,120
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rebecca Walsh

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Rebecca Walsh

    William Pitt

    (203) 858-5909

    13 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Rebecca Walsh
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  • Kathleen O'Connell

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kathleen O'Connell

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 858-2590

    3 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Kathleen O'Connell
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99177363

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000046-000119-000018

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan 06840

491 Cheese Spring Rd, New Canaan, CT

This home is located at 491 Cheese Spring Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 since 15 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,059,391, approximately $520 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 491 Cheese Spring Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including East Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, and New Canaan High School.

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