$2,825,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2023

51 Harrison Ave New Canaan, CT 06840

6 Beds
6.5 Baths
7,329 Sq Ft
0.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$385 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • South Elementary School Rated A+
  • Finished Attic
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2023

This 6 bedroom Colonial on oversized in-town lot is the perfect combination of an open-concept floor plan and dedicated spaces with four finished floors, a gorgeous open staircase entry, 9' ceilings on the main floor, 6'' white oak flooring plus multiple work from home options. The spacious eat-in kitchen/family room is outfitted with custom cabinetry, high end appliances, an oversized island, butler's pantry and dramatic fireplace. The primary bedroom is an oasis with oversized walk-in closet, bath with steam shower and soaking tub. The walk out lower level includes a spacious family room, 6th ensuite bedroom plus 2 bonus rooms. French doors lead out to a generous terrace with outdoor fireplace. Welcome to 51 Harrison Avenue.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Jones

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0756026 Listed on: 02/27/2023

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Lisa Ferrante

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0800504

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Saxe

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0768323

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,402

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned BRES

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,402

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5234
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4654
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2095
  • Total Sq Ft: 7329
  • Year Built: 2016
  • New Construction: Completed/Never Occupied
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 10509
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 02/23/2023
  • Directions: GPS to 51 Harrison Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Heated, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 51

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Porch, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5200
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: BRES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 29402
  • Total Assessed Value: 1600550
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.370
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.370
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 186024

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
Feb 27, 2023
Closed on
Jun 5, 2023
Sold by
51 Harrison Avenue Llc
Bought by
Cox Steven and Cox Katherine B
Seller's Agent
Melissa Jones
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Christine Saxe
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,195,000
Sold Price
$2,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$370,000
-11.58%
Views
133
Current Estimated Value
$3,846,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,021,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.43%
Original Mortgage
$2,260,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,190,215
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,655,998

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2014
Closed on
Oct 23, 2014
Sold by
Flinterman Jan and Flinterman Adriana
Bought by
51 Harrison Avenue Llc
Seller's Agent
Peter Ogilvie
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Jason Milligan
Milligan Realty.com
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.55%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,100,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,260,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $2,260,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Sold $2,825,000 -11.6% $385 / Sq Ft
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2023 02/27/23 For Sale $3,195,000 +190.5% $436 / Sq Ft
10/22/2014 10/22/14 Sold $1,100,000 0.0% $488 / Sq Ft
09/22/2014 09/22/14 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2014 08/29/14 For Sale $1,100,000 0.0% $488 / Sq Ft
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Under Contract -- -- --
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Rented $4,200 -6.7% --
01/10/2012 01/10/12 For Rent $4,500 -- --
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 $33,021 $1,978,480 $705,600 $1,272,880
2024 $31,272 $1,937,530 $705,600 $1,231,930
2023 $30,314 $1,600,550 $624,750 $975,800
2022 $29,402 $1,600,550 $624,750 $975,800
2021 $29,066 $1,600,550 $624,750 $975,800
2020 $29,066 $1,600,550 $624,750 $975,800
2019 $29,194 $1,600,550 $624,750 $975,800
2018 $23,008 $1,306,690 $578,480 $728,210
2017 $16,497 $954,170 $578,480 $375,690
2016 $9,774 $578,480 $578,480 $0
2015 $10,740 $648,480 $578,480 $70,000
2014 $10,441 $648,480 $578,480 $70,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170552183

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000000-N000060-000658