$2,100,000
SOLD OCT 22, 2025

708 Ponus Ridge New Canaan, CT 06840

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,032 Sq Ft
2.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$521 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Pool House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2.53 Acre Lot
  • Finished Attic

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 708 Ponus Ridge! This exceptional 2.53-acre parcel offers the perfect blend of space, serenity, and opportunity. The flat, cleared grounds are framed by classic stone walls and expansive, manicured lawns, creating a peaceful, park-like setting. The backyard is a true retreat, featuring a classic rectangular pool, a enchanting pool house and summer kitchen-ideal for entertaining or relaxing in total privacy. Mature landscaping enhances the natural beauty and seclusion of the property. Renovate the charming existing 1764 home to suit your vision or build your dream home from the ground up. A rare offering with endless potential in a truly stunning setting. Property is being sold in its present condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Jones

Houlihan Lawrence Brokerage Phone: (203) 801-8059 License #RES.0756026 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Lisa Ferrante

Houlihan Lawrence Brokerage Phone: (203) 801-8059 License #RES.0800504

Last Buyer's Agent

John Dunn

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0803654

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,863

Year Built

  • Built in 1764

Lot Details

  • 2.53 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 2AC

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,032 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Unfinished Basement

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

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Cabana
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 183779

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,863

Year Built

Built in 1764

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Ponus Ridge
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4032
  • Total Sq Ft: 4032
  • Year Built: 1764
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: GPS TO 708 PONUS RIDGE
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Street Type: Ridge
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 966-3507
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Heated, Finished, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Storage, Interior Access, Walk-out, Partial With Walk-Out
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Hallway Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Cabana, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, Pool House, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Barn

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Upright Tank
  • Water Source: Private Water System
  • Sewer: Septic

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.53
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Cleared
  • Zoning: 2AC
  • Parcel #: 183779

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 24863

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
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Gayle A Findlay 2000 Disp A and Gayle Findlay
Bought by
Canoro Frlt 9 13 2024 and Canoro
Seller's Agent
Melissa Jones
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
John Dunn
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,399,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-12.46%
Views
115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
241.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2021
Sold by
Findlay Gayle
Bought by
Gayle Findlay 2000 T and Gayle Findlay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,296,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2013
Sold by
Findlay Gayle A and Findlay Bayne S
Bought by
Findlay Gayle A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,387,500
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1969
Bought by
Findlay Gayle A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,100,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Executors Deed -- --
Deed $75,000 --
Executors Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,296,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $1,387,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Sold $2,100,000 -12.5% $521 / Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2025 10/05/25 For Sale $2,399,000 +14.2% $595 / Sq Ft
10/05/2025 10/05/25 Off Market $2,100,000 -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $2,399,000 -- $595 / 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 $24,863 $1,489,670 $877,800 $611,870
2024 $24,043 $1,489,670 $877,800 $611,870
2023 $23,460 $1,238,650 $758,870 $479,780
2022 $22,754 $1,238,650 $758,870 $479,780
2021 $22,494 $1,238,650 $758,870 $479,780
2020 $22,494 $1,238,650 $758,870 $479,780
2019 $22,593 $1,238,650 $758,870 $479,780
2018 $23,165 $1,365,840 $780,710 $585,130
2017 $22,769 $1,365,840 $780,710 $585,130
2016 $22,277 $1,365,840 $780,710 $585,130
2015 $22,618 $1,365,840 $780,710 $585,130
2014 $21,225 $1,365,840 $780,710 $585,130
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24097866

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000025-000013-000006