NOT LISTED FOR SALE

494 Ponus Ridge New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $4,553,000 - $5,928,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
10,026 Sq Ft
$523/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2020

Last sale price $3,150,000 $314 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,460/month

364 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 4.45 Acre Lot
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2020

An Exceptional New Canaan Property . Elegance, quality and unsurpassed craftsmanship are beautifully orchestrated throughout nearly 10,000 SF of living space where old world splendor takes on fresh modern glamour. A recent renovation, with a comfortable and modern sensibility in the forefront, puts this spectacular Georgian Colonial in a class of its own. Traditional architecture boasts a brick exterior, slate roof and 4-car garage, while the interior's timeless design is unwavering - public rooms perfect for entertaining and warm intimate family quarters. With a vibrant array of plantings, specimen trees and gardens, beautiful terraces, luxurious pool and spa, and sweeping lawns, this captivating residence rests on over 4 acres in a premiere neighborhood west of the village - grounds that offer both peace and privacy. This is an offering that provides the best of everything including exceptional value. Find ultimate luxury, indoors and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Regina vanderHeyden

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0751854 Listed on: 11/07/2019

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Hammerschmidt

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0799107

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $47,815

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 4.45 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 200

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Sitting Room
  • Workshop
  • Home Gym
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 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: Call LB for details. Most furnishings included.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$47,815

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Ponus Ridge
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Georgian Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7701
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 7701
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2325
  • Total Sq Ft: 10026
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities
  • In Law Access: Possible
  • Remarks Public Addendum: All measures are approximate & subject to buyer verification.
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Exclusions: Call LB for details. Most furnishings included.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 14623
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2020
  • Directions: Mrt Pkwy Exit 36 . North on 106 . Left on Jelliff Mill . Right on Ponus Ridge . North to #494 on left (at Frogtown Rd intersection)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Garage Access, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Wine Cellar, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 494

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Grill, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Safety Fence, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.4500
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 47815
  • Total Assessed Value: 2632980
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 183805

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

Listed on
Nov 7, 2019
Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Kliavkoff Ellen and Kliavkoff George
Bought by
Nikas Nadine and Nikas Luke
Seller's Agent
Regina vanderHeyden
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Hammerschmidt
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$3,650,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500,000
-13.7%
Current Estimated Value
$5,242,627

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,092,627
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$2,362,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,112,996
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,919,444

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2016
Closed on
Jun 8, 2017
Sold by
Gonye Peter and Gonye Lori
Bought by
Kliavkoff George and Kliavkoff Ellen
Seller's Agent
Page Growney
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Kraus
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$4,395,000
Sold Price
$3,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$695,000
-15.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2000
Sold by
Kreysar Adam and Kreysar Tina
Bought by
Gonye Peter and Gonye Lori

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1997
Sold by
Ponus Ridge Assoc Llc
Bought by
Kreysar Adam

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1997
Sold by
Leblanc-Jones Ruth
Bought by
Ponus Ridge Assoc Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1995
Sold by
Borgman Daniel and Borgman June
Bought by
Gardiner William N
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
Nikas Nadine $3,150,000 None Available
Kliavkoff George -- --
Gonye Peter $3,275,000 --
Kreysar Adam $2,350,000 --
Ponus Ridge Assoc Llc $600,000 --
Gardiner William N $460,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nikas Nadine $2,362,500
Previous Owner Gardiner William N $2,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Sold $3,150,000 -4.4% $314 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Price Changed $3,295,000 -4.5% $329 / Sq Ft
02/10/2020 02/10/20 Price Changed $3,450,000 -5.5% $344 / Sq Ft
11/07/2019 11/07/19 For Sale $3,650,000 -1.4% $364 / Sq Ft
06/08/2017 06/08/17 Sold $3,700,000 -15.8% $381 / Sq Ft
04/24/2017 04/24/17 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2016 10/10/16 For Sale $4,395,000 -- $453 / 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 $45,288 $2,713,480 $813,120 $1,900,360
2024 $43,047 $2,667,070 $813,120 $1,853,950
2023 $49,869 $2,632,980 $888,370 $1,744,610
2022 $48,368 $2,632,980 $888,370 $1,744,610
2021 $47,815 $2,632,980 $888,370 $1,744,610
2020 $47,815 $2,632,980 $888,370 $1,744,610
2019 $48,026 $2,632,980 $888,370 $1,744,610
2018 $42,816 $2,524,550 $754,110 $1,770,440
2017 $42,084 $2,524,550 $754,110 $1,770,440
2016 $41,175 $2,524,550 $754,110 $1,770,440
2015 $40,368 $2,524,550 $754,110 $1,770,440
2014 $39,232 $2,524,550 $754,110 $1,770,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170246742

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000025-000013-000046