NOT LISTED FOR SALE

587 Brookside Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,284,000 - $3,128,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
5,046 Sq Ft
$573/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 16, 2021

Last sale price $2,175,000 $431 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,385/month

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Greenhouse
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • South Elementary School Rated A+
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of February 2021

Vintage yet modern farmhouse reimagined for the 21st century. This iconic & treasured custom-built one-of-a-kind New Canaan home has an open concept first-floor-plan & stylish sun-drenched rooms that afford casual living for today's lifestyle. New design elements in this fully renovated home were chosen for their timeless appeal. The chef's kitchen incorporates the original brick fireplace w/ modern amenities & the charming pub room is complete w/ wine fridge & sink. Many areas throughout the house & guesthouse offer quiet places to work or relax while looking out on lush outdoor gardens. The guesthouse has a first-floor apartment w/ a private entrance, a second level bonus room & office, 2-car garage & greenhouse. W/ hundreds of feet of quintessential Connecticut stone walls, heated pool & a flat & dry playing field, this home will appeal to all. Built w/ the quality, solidity & integrity of a c.1890 home that was formerly within the borders of Darien is as special as it is unique. Enjoy a prime location that is equidistant to the Darien & New Canaan town centers, the main Metro-North train line & is within minutes to the New Canaan Y, 300-acre Waveny Park, South Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, & the New Canaan High School. Community beaches are within 15 minutes! Work from home in style, with privacy, calm & serenity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Walsh

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0751748 Listed on: 07/27/2020

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Rita Kirby

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0766547

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1.33 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Legal Non-Conforming
  • Property is zoned 2.0

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,046 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built In Speakers
  • Sound System
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Awning
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Greenhouse
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Property is near golf course and shops

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Carpets, attached TVs, 1st floor powder room mirror, all personal property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,665

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique, Farm House
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5046
  • Total Sq Ft: 5046
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Separate Entry
  • Remarks Public Addendum: 2018-2019: Exterior painted, some interior rooms painted, new well pump, new microwave, new Miele dishwasher, new hot water heater, septic updated. Main house is oil heat. LL finished room is electric heat (one room). Carriage house has propane heat and
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Exclusions: Carpets, attached TVs, 1st floor powder room mirror, all personal property
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/25/2020
  • Directions: North on Brookside Road to last house on the left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partial With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Greenhouse, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio, Thermostat(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awnings, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Safety Fence
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.3300
  • Lot Description: Non Conforming Lot, Dry, Level Lot, Fence - Stone, Fence - Wood, Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 2.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 22665
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 185774

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

Closed on
Feb 22, 2023
Sold by
Gagnier Daniel and Gagnier Ashley
Bought by
Beisswenger Christopher and Beisswenger Elizabeth
Current Estimated Value
$3,121,618

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,229,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,179,679
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,711,566

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2020
Closed on
Feb 4, 2021
Sold by
Walsh Peter and Walsh Rachel
Bought by
Gagnier Daniel and Gagnier Ashley
Seller's Agent
Rachel Walsh
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Rita Kirby
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-0.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$1,375,000
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Beisswenger Christopher $2,329,000 None Available
Beisswenger Christopher $2,329,000 None Available
Gagnier Daniel $2,175,000 None Available
Gagnier Daniel $2,175,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Beisswenger Christopher $1,229,000
Closed Beisswenger Christopher $1,229,000
Previous Owner Gagnier Daniel $1,375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Sold $2,175,000 -0.9% $431 / Sq Ft
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2020 07/27/20 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $435 / 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 $26,678 $1,598,450 $707,000 $891,450
2024 $25,799 $1,598,450 $707,000 $891,450
2023 $23,639 $1,248,100 $576,100 $672,000
2022 $22,928 $1,248,100 $576,100 $672,000
2021 $22,665 $1,248,100 $576,100 $672,000
2020 $22,665 $1,248,100 $576,100 $672,000
2019 $22,765 $1,248,100 $576,100 $672,000
2018 $22,628 $1,334,200 $502,110 $832,090
2017 $22,241 $1,334,200 $502,110 $832,090
2016 $21,761 $1,334,200 $502,110 $832,090
2015 $22,094 $1,334,200 $502,110 $832,090
2014 $20,733 $1,334,200 $502,110 $832,090
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170320288

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000036-000053-K000003