NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 Bittersweet Ln New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $1,985,429 - $2,163,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,367 Sq Ft
$617/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 03, 2017

Last sale price $1,190,000 $353 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,080/month

187 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Golf Course Community
  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2017

Location, location, location! Move-in ready Dutch Colonial located on a premier cul-de-sac, 4 minutes to town and train. Chef’s eat-in kitchen with granite and Italian tile floors, adjacent breakfast room flows into a screened sunroom leading to the outdoor stone terrace. Formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, large family room with stone fireplace and wet bar. Upstairs master bedroom with full bath and 3 additional bedrooms. First floor library/5th bedroom with beams and full bath. Over 2 acres with a pool/tennis court site. Enjoy every season with privacy from a bordering land trust.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaime Sneddon

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0758989 Listed on: 04/04/2016

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

Kendall Sneddon

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0782932

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Pires

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0790442

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,333

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned 2 acres

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,367 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Awning
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Security System
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Contact LB for exclusions

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,333

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3367
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3367
  • Total Sq Ft: 3367
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: Contact LB for exclusions
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5778
  • Directions: Rosebrook to Bittersweet
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 56

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awnings, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • 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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0100
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Treed, Fence - Partial
  • Zoning: 2 acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 17333
  • Total Assessed Value: 1062740
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.310
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.310
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 187468

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
Apr 4, 2016
Closed on
Jan 4, 2017
Sold by
Wenner Scott and Wenner Renae
Bought by
Peterson Michael and Peterson Bonnie
Seller's Agent
Jaime Sneddon
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Mark Pires
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$205,000
-14.7%
Total Days on Market
187
Current Estimated Value
$2,076,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$886,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,071,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 1997
Sold by
Pugliese Kathryn F
Bought by
Wenner Scott J and Wenner Renae D
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
Peterson Michael $1,190,000 --
Wenner Scott J $797,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Peterson Michael W $990,000
Closed Wenner Scott J $1,071,000
Previous Owner Wenner Scott J $560,000
Previous Owner Wenner Scott J $402,919
Previous Owner Wenner Scott J $404,430
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/03/2017 01/03/17 Sold $1,190,000 -14.7% $353 / Sq Ft
12/04/2016 12/04/16 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2016 04/04/16 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $414 / 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 $17,479 $1,082,970 $699,300 $383,670
2023 $16,124 $851,340 $673,890 $177,450
2022 $15,639 $851,340 $673,890 $177,450
2021 $15,460 $851,340 $673,890 $177,450
2020 $15,460 $851,340 $673,890 $177,450
2019 $15,528 $851,340 $673,890 $177,450
2018 $18,024 $1,062,740 $748,860 $313,880
2017 $17,716 $1,062,740 $748,860 $313,880
2016 $17,333 $1,062,740 $748,860 $313,880
2015 $16,828 $1,052,380 $748,860 $303,520
2014 $16,354 $1,052,380 $748,860 $303,520
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jaime Sneddon

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jaime Sneddon

    William Pitt

    (203) 219-3769

    158 in this area

    180 Total Sales

    Jaime Sneddon
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  • Kendall Sneddon

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Kendall Sneddon

    William Pitt

    (203) 561-5658

    112 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Kendall Sneddon
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  • Mark Pires

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Mark Pires

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 247-2655

    7 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Mark Pires
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99139985

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000038-000100-000064

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan 06840

56 Bittersweet Ln, New Canaan, CT

This home is located at 56 Bittersweet Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840 since 04 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $2,076,357, approximately $616 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 56 Bittersweet Ln 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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