NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Sherwood Ln New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,570,696 - $2,795,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
6,576 Sq Ft
$407/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 05, 2023

Last sale price $2,150,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,942/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2.19 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2023

This impressive five-bedroom home on a quiet West side cul-de-sac delivers gracious living at its best. At its heart is a renovated, spacious and open gourmet kitchen/TV room that invites indoor and outdoor living with a fully opening NanaWall that ties beautifully with the conveniently located pool. The lower level offers 2000+ additional sq feet with something for everyone - surround-sound media space, a fully equipped bar with lighted counter, separate work area, a secret playhouse, workshop and gym area. The first level boasts an oversized bonus room and also a generously proportioned screened-in porch. Enjoy newly renovated bathrooms, a home office, freshly painted interior and exterior and beautiful hardwood floors throughout.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Bryan

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787038 Listed on: 01/23/2023

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Co-Listed By

Christine Saxe

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0768323

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Walsh

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0751748

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 2.19 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned 2AC

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • West Elementary School
  • New Canaan High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 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: 2 Freezers in screened in porch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,125

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4074
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4074
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2502
  • Total Sq Ft: 6576
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Paddle Tennis, Park, Private School(s), Public Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: 2 Freezers in screened in porch
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7104
  • Directions: Wellesley Lane to 61 Sherwood Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Heated
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper level
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 61

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch-Screened, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, 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
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: New Canaan

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.1900
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 2AC

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 21125
  • Total Assessed Value: 1149960
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.370
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.370
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184404

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2023
Closed on
Apr 5, 2023
Sold by
Guo Shiying and Sipler Dwight
Bought by
Ryan Peter F and Ryan Renee
Seller's Agent
Amanda Bryan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Walsh
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,249,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-4.4%
Total Days on Market
18
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$2,673,674

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$523,674
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,720,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,665,630
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,008,044

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2017
Closed on
Nov 21, 2017
Sold by
Ward Jerry and Ward Brenda
Bought by
Guo Shiying and Sipler Dwight
Seller's Agent
Kelly Defrancesco
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Boxer
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
List Price
$1,548,000
Sold Price
$1,434,343
Premium/Discount to List
-$113,657
-7.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.83%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2010
Sold by
Bastien Dominique and Bastien Carol
Bought by
Ward Jerry B and Ward Brenda J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1991
Sold by
Jennings Brenda
Bought by
Bastien Dominique and Bastien Carol
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
Ryan Peter F $2,150,000 None Available
Guo Shiying $1,434,343 --
Ward Jerry B $1,545,000 --
Bastien Dominique $710,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ryan Peter F $1,720,000
Previous Owner Bastien Dominique $300,000
Previous Owner Bastien Dominique $760,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/05/2023 04/05/23 Sold $2,150,000 -4.4% $327 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2023 01/23/23 For Sale $2,249,000 +56.8% $342 / Sq Ft
11/21/2017 11/21/17 Sold $1,434,343 -7.3% $270 / Sq Ft
10/11/2017 10/11/17 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2017 09/04/17 For Sale $1,548,000 +7.9% $292 / Sq Ft
08/08/2017 08/08/17 Off Market $1,434,343 -- --
07/12/2017 07/12/17 For Sale $1,548,000 -- $292 / 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 $23,883 $1,479,730 $862,400 $617,330
2023 $21,780 $1,149,960 $868,210 $281,750
2022 $21,125 $1,149,960 $868,210 $281,750
2021 $20,883 $1,149,960 $868,210 $281,750
2020 $20,883 $1,149,960 $868,210 $281,750
2019 $20,975 $1,149,960 $868,210 $281,750
2018 $21,662 $1,277,220 $768,810 $508,410
2017 $21,291 $1,277,220 $768,810 $508,410
2016 $20,831 $1,277,220 $768,810 $508,410
2015 $20,055 $1,211,070 $768,810 $442,260
2014 $18,820 $1,211,070 $768,810 $442,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170546260

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000027-000025-000016