$1,625,000
SOLD FEB 8, 2021

719 Valley Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,785 Sq Ft
3.69 Acres

Recently Sold

$429 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 3.69 Acre Lot
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of February 2021

Perfection on Paradise Pond! Fall in love with this enchanting circa 1900 sun-filled home situated on 3.6 private acres with breathtaking direct waterfront views of trout stocked Paradise Pond and the Silvermine River. The home has been fully updated with modern amenities while preserving its classic charm. Move right into this gem, complete with first floor master suite and 4 additional bedrooms on the 2nd level. Sophisticated & inviting, the open floor plan brilliantly takes advantage of the water views,and is perfect for easy living and entertaining. The ground floor has a fully finished additional family room/recreational room with access to a two-car garage with substantial storage areas. The two terraces function as outdoor rooms and provide a place for viewing the natural beauty of this tranquil property. Special in every way, this oasis is conveniently located just minutes from the New Canaan town center and 3.1 miles from the train station. Agent owned property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Schuyler Morris

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0811128 Listed on: 09/22/2020

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Schuyler Morris

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0811128 Listed on: 09/22/2020

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,705

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3.69 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • River Front
  • Stone Wall
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 200

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Masonry Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Built In Speakers
  • Sound System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Awning
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Unfinished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Storm Windows

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Modified Wall Outlets
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Flood Zone Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,705

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3262
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3262
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 523
  • Total Sq Ft: 3785
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 6074
  • Directions: From Merritt Parkway North: turn right onto route 123, turn right onto Canoe Hill Road, turn left onto Laurel road, turn right onto Turner Hill Road, turn left onto Valley road, house is on right. 3.1 Miles from New Canaan Train Station
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Access Via Hatch, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished, Heated, Garage Access
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio, Electric Outlet(s), Lighting, Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 719

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Covered Deck, Garden Area, Gazebo, Gutters, Patio, Shed, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Clapboard, Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Pond, River, View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Asphalt, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.6900
  • Lot Description: In Flood Zone, Some Wetlands, Cleared, Water View, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 17705
  • Total Assessed Value: 974960
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 188257

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2020
Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Morris Schuyler and Morris Brent
Bought by
Grossman Judd and Grossman Meredith
Seller's Agent
Schuyler Morris
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Schuyler Morris
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.46%
Current Estimated Value
$2,188,110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$563,110
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%
Original Mortgage
$1,218,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,110,595
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$884,268

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Jul 7, 2014
Sold by
Empson 3Rd G Raymond and Greenhalgh-Empson Gay
Bought by
Morris Schuyler and Morris Brent
Seller's Agent
Mary Higgins
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Christine Saxe
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,579,000
Sold Price
$1,579,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.44%
Original Mortgage
$1,263,200
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1998
Sold by
Eberstadt Rudolph
Bought by
Empson G Raymond and Empson Gay M
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 $1,625,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,579,000 --
Warranty Deed $870,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,218,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $125,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,263,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $401,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $323,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Sold $1,625,000 -1.5% $429 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2020 09/22/20 For Sale $1,649,000 +4.4% $436 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Sold $1,579,000 0.0% $443 / Sq Ft
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $1,579,000 -- $443 / 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 $16,660 $1,032,220 $687,260 $344,960
2023 $18,466 $974,960 $620,480 $354,480
2022 $17,910 $974,960 $620,480 $354,480
2021 $17,705 $974,960 $620,480 $354,480
2020 $17,705 $974,960 $620,480 $354,480
2019 $17,783 $974,960 $620,480 $354,480
2018 $18,375 $1,083,460 $656,810 $426,650
2017 $18,061 $1,083,460 $656,810 $426,650
2016 $17,671 $1,083,460 $656,810 $426,650
2015 $16,210 $1,013,740 $656,810 $356,930
2014 $15,754 $1,013,740 $656,810 $356,930
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170336033

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000045-000118-000038