NOT LISTED FOR SALE

76 Turtle Back Ln W New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $4,512,089 - $7,995,000

8 Beds
11 Baths
14,724 Sq Ft
$393/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 13, 2020

Last sale price $3,150,000 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $35,210/month

290 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Greenhouse
  • Pool House
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Tennis Courts
  • Home fronts a pond

About This Home

As of January 2020

A phenomenal offering! A striking and architecturally significant home designed by Harvey Kaufman, one of the principals of Kaufman Black Lyons Architects, displays a blend of elegant classic refinement and the finest craftsmanship. Sited to capture the splendor of nature and professionally manicured grounds from almost every room and offering a serene private feeling in the outdoor entertaining spaces, this bright eight bedroom eight full and three half bath home presents an unparalleled aesthetic of grace with gourmet kitchen, extensive custom wood work throughout, cabinetry, and shelving adding elegance to the grandly sized rooms. Numerous balconies and expansive patio provide resplendent indoor/outdoor living spaces designed to enjoy the extensive mature landscaping. The lower level offers home theater, game room, billiard room, dance/exercise area plus a separate laundry room and bath. The wonderful pool area offers heated pool, separate spa, covered pool house with full bath, dressing room and kitchenette. Thoughtfully sited to service both the pool area and the lighted tennis court, this pool house is the perfect gathering place. A thoughtful and meticulous attention to detail throughout creates the harmony of vision of a private oasis for those who covet privacy yet yearn for convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arlene Bubbico

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0763486 Listed on: 03/01/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Dunn

Houlihan Lawrence License #REB.0198670

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $75,170

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 7.25 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 4 acre

Home Design

  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Elevator
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Solarium
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Pre-Wired For Photovoltaic Solar

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Cabana
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool has a Solar Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Greenhouse
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier negotiab

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$75,170

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Georgian Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 11043
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 11043
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 3681
  • Total Sq Ft: 14724
  • Year Built: 1990
  • In Law Access: Second Floor
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Additional 4.10 acre parcel also available for sale - 75 Turtle Back Lane West. Speak to agent regarding this parcel. NOT currently on the MLS.
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier negotiab
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 26748
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/30/2019
  • Directions: West Road OR Oenoke Ridge to Turtle Back Road to Turtle Back Lane WEST to end through gates
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bathrooms: 11.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Elevator, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Greenhouse, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Solarium, Staff Quarters, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: Large Laundry Room on Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 76

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Cabana, Garden Area, Gutters, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Porch-Screened, Tennis Court
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Waterfront Description: Pond, View
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Gunite, Solar Cover
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • 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: Generator, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 7.2500
  • Lot Description: Additional Land Avail., Some Wetlands, Secluded, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 4 acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 75170
  • Total Assessed Value: 4121180
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.240
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.240
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184723

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
Mar 1, 2019
Closed on
Feb 18, 2020
Sold by
Tseng Steven and Tseng Christopher
Bought by
Turtleback Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Arlene Bubbico
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Judy Dunn
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$4,225,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,075,000
-25.44%
Total Days on Market
290
Current Estimated Value
$5,792,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,642,022
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.92%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2019
Closed on
Jan 9, 2020
Sold by
Hanson Joseph
Bought by
Tseng Christopher and Tseng Steven
Seller's Agent
Arlene Bubbico
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Judy Dunn
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$4,225,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,075,000
-25.44%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Turtleback Holdings Llc -- None Available
Tseng Christopher $2,400,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hanson Joseph J $750,000
Previous Owner Hanson Joseph J $800,000
Previous Owner Hanson Joseph J $1,425,000
Previous Owner Hanson Joseph J $1,425,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2020 01/13/20 Sold $3,150,000 -25.4% $214 / Sq Ft
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2019 03/01/19 For Sale $4,225,000 -- $287 / 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 $53,658 $3,324,510 $1,164,800 $2,159,710
2023 $57,009 $3,010,000 $821,380 $2,188,620
2022 $55,294 $3,010,000 $821,380 $2,188,620
2021 $54,662 $3,010,000 $821,380 $2,188,620
2020 $54,662 $3,010,000 $821,380 $2,188,620
2019 $75,170 $4,121,180 $1,376,970 $2,744,210
2018 $96,681 $5,700,520 $1,105,090 $4,595,430
2017 $95,028 $5,700,520 $1,105,090 $4,595,430
2016 $92,975 $5,700,520 $1,105,090 $4,595,430
2015 $94,401 $5,700,520 $1,105,090 $4,595,430
2014 $88,586 $5,700,520 $1,105,090 $4,595,430
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170167767

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000028-000031-000082