$2,272,500
SOLD AUG 12, 2015

68 Turtle Back Rd S New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,304 Sq Ft
4.01 Acres

Recently Sold

$311 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 4.01 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of April 2020

Custom-built five bedroom, five full bath Colonial on a sought-after cul-de-sac close to town. Light-filled expansive kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and dramatic eat-in area with built-in banquette. Family room with impressive stone fireplace. Master suite with tray ceiling, His and Hers walk-in closets, dressing areas and bath with whirlpool tub. Walk-out finished lower level with exercise and rec rooms leads to slate terrace and heated pool. Set on four beautifully landscaped acres with lovely views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Walsh

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0757134 Listed on: 03/30/2015

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Ellen Spitzfaden

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0763434

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,168

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 4.01 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned 100

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Terrace

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,168

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6334
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6334
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 970
  • Total Sq Ft: 7304
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Remarks Public Addendum: On file at LO. Room dimensions are approx and subj to buyer verification. Sprinkler system in front and around pool.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 13901
  • Directions: North on Rt 124, Oenoke Ridge, West onto Turtle Back Road, At intersection on Turtle Back Road and Turtle Back Rd S
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 68

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler, Terrace
  • 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
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.0100
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 30168
  • Total Assessed Value: 1941310
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.540
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184827

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2020
Closed on
Apr 15, 2020
Sold by
Mobil Weichert Workforce
Bought by
Colahan Lily and Cabral Jason
Seller's Agent
Christine Saxe
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Perlman
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,810,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$189,000
-9.45%
Total Days on Market
75
Current Estimated Value
$3,683,530

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,873,530
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,448,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,298,353
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,385,177

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2015
Closed on
Aug 13, 2015
Sold by
Jensen Erik J and Jensen Elizabeth P
Bought by
Connolly Jessica B and Connolly Justin S
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Walsh
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ellen Spitzfaden
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,550,000
Sold Price
$2,272,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$277,500
-10.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.73%
Original Mortgage
$1,704,375
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,810,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,272,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $700,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $1,448,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,683,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,704,375 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2020 04/21/20 Sold $1,810,000 -9.5% $257 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2020 01/28/20 For Sale $1,999,000 -12.0% $284 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Sold $2,272,500 -10.9% $311 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2015 03/30/15 For Sale $2,550,000 -- $349 / 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 $36,487 $2,260,650 $718,200 $1,542,450
2023 $30,859 $1,629,320 $734,930 $894,390
2022 $29,931 $1,629,320 $734,930 $894,390
2021 $29,588 $1,629,320 $734,930 $894,390
2020 $29,588 $1,629,320 $734,930 $894,390
2019 $29,719 $1,629,320 $734,930 $894,390
2018 $32,884 $1,938,930 $793,940 $1,144,990
2017 $32,322 $1,938,930 $793,940 $1,144,990
2016 $31,624 $1,938,930 $793,940 $1,144,990
2015 $32,109 $1,938,930 $793,940 $1,144,990
2014 $30,168 $1,941,310 $793,940 $1,147,370
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Saxe

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Christine Saxe

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (203) 273-1548

    93 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Christine Saxe
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Rebecca Perlman

    Keller Williams Realty

    (917) 886-2013

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Rebecca Perlman
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  • Rebecca Walsh

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Rebecca Walsh

    William Pitt

    (203) 858-5909

    13 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Rebecca Walsh
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mary Ellen Spitzfaden

    William Pitt

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99097653

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000033-000032-000120

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan 06840

68 Turtle Back Rd S, New Canaan, CT

This home is located at 68 Turtle Back Rd S, New Canaan, CT 06840 and is currently priced at $2,272,500, approximately $311 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 68 Turtle Back Rd S is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including West Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, and New Canaan High School.

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