$1,434,343
SOLD NOV 21, 2017

61 Sherwood Ln New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,309 Sq Ft
2.19 Acres

Recently Sold

$270 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

91 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2023

This wonderful home has so much to offer! Amazing new kitchen and family room is the center of it all with a NanaWall that opens to the outside entertaining space and pool. Fabulous First floor bonus room along with oversized screened in porch - perfect for all seasons, in addition to guest suite, living and dining rooms. Four bedrooms on the second floor along with a lower level including a chic bar, office and exercise room complete this fantastic home in the best west-side location in town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Defrancesco

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0771153 Listed on: 07/12/2017

William Raveis Real Estate

Co-Listed By

April Kaynor

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0792374

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Boxer

Keller Williams Prestige Prop. License #REB.0792573

Keller Williams Prestige Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,317

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 2.19 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned 200

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • West Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See LB for List

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,317

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4074
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4074
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1235
  • Total Sq Ft: 5309
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Exclusions: See LB for List
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7104
  • Directions: Greenley to Wellesley to Sherwood
  • 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, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd floo
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 61

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: 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
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.1900
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Treed
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: 21317
  • Total Assessed Value: 1277220
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.690
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.690
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184404

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

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%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$2,713,706

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$563,706
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,720,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,658,464
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,055,242

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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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,434,343 --
Warranty Deed $1,545,000 --
Deed $710,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,720,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $760,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
2025 $24,697 $1,479,730 $862,400 $617,330
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: 99191883

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000027-000025-000016