$1,701,282 - $2,595,000
RENTED MAY 14, 2025

784 Smith Ridge Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,458 Sq Ft
$488 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold April 14, 2020

Last sale price $1,205,000 $270 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,398/month

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2025

New Canaan Country Retreat. This beautifully renovated home blends modern elegance with a lifestyle of comfort and convenience. Designed with today's lifestyle in mind, the home's heart is an open floor plan where the kitchen, dining, and family rooms merge into a seamless space for living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen features an oversized quartz island and high-end appliances, while the family room boasts a striking stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and skylights. Entertain in the gracious light filled living room with a fireplace and French doors, or work in peace in the warm paneled library with yet another fireplace. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a marble bath and walk-in closet, alongside three additional bedrooms and a laundry room. The third floor provides flexible space for a playroom or office. Outside, enjoy two decks, a saltwater heated pool, expansive play area that promises endless summer days for relaxation. For the car enthusiasts there is a four-car tandem garage. This retreat is a stone's throw from New Canaan's award-winning schools and charming village, offering the best in sophisticated country living.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Rebecca Walsh

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0757134 Listed on: 04/24/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Renter's Agent

Danielle Claroni

Sotheby's International Realty License #REB.0755579

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,491

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 4AC

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Use of Barn and some storage space in the basement
  • Assessor Parcel Number 184954

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,491

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed Info: Ask LB for information
  • Lease Price Description: Per Month
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rental Duration: Yearly Unfurnished
  • Smoking Allowed: No

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Smith Ridge
  • Property Type: Residential Rental
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4208
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 250
  • Total Sq Ft: 4458
  • Year Built: 1978
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Rental
  • Exclusions: Use of Barn and some storage space in the basement
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Directions: Use GPS. House is on a shared drive in the back.
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3808
  • Street Type: Road
  • Tenant Responsibility: Air Conditioning All Utilities Cable TV Credit Check Electricity Heat Hot Water Internet Liability Insurance Security System Trash Service
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Heated, Storage Space, Partially Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Garage Access, Interior Access, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 784
  • Other SqFt Description: Additional 400 finished sq ft on the third floor.

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Terrace, Shed, Garden Area
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, Salt Water, In Ground Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Tandem, Attached Garage, Under House Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4
  • Lot Description: Dry Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: 4AC
  • Parcel #: 184954

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
Oct 25, 2019
Closed on
Apr 7, 2020
Sold by
Graf Michael and Graf Sandra
Bought by
Franco Joseph and Foran Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Jaime Sneddon
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Janet Bottiglieri
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-6.95%
Current Estimated Value
$2,177,071

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$972,071
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2018
Closed on
Aug 17, 2018
Sold by
Gillespie Richard and Gillespie Diana
Bought by
Graf Sandra and Graf Michael
Seller's Agent
Jaime Sneddon
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Sneddon
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-19.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.89%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1997
Sold by
Ham Leslie G and Ham Anne C
Bought by
Gillespie Richard D and Gillespie Diana B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Franco Joseph $1,200,000 None Available
Graf Sandra $1,000,000 --
Gillespie Richard D $850,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Franco Joseph $434,700
Open Franco Joseph $984,000
Closed Franco Joseph $1,000,000
Previous Owner Ham Leslie $298,500
Previous Owner Ham Leslie $300,000
Previous Owner Ham Leslie $300,000
Previous Owner Ham Leslie $330,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Rented $15,800 +1.9% --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Under Contract -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Rent $15,500 0.0% --
04/14/2020 04/14/20 Sold $1,205,000 -6.9% $270 / Sq Ft
03/14/2020 03/14/20 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2019 10/25/19 For Sale $1,295,000 +29.5% $290 / Sq Ft
08/17/2018 08/17/18 Sold $1,000,000 -4.7% $263 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2018 06/14/18 Price Changed $1,049,000 -8.7% $275 / Sq Ft
04/15/2018 04/15/18 Price Changed $1,149,000 -8.0% $302 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $328 / 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 $16,491 $1,021,720 $521,640 $500,080
2023 $13,391 $707,000 $563,290 $143,710
2022 $12,988 $707,000 $563,290 $143,710
2021 $12,839 $707,000 $563,290 $143,710
2020 $12,839 $707,000 $563,290 $143,710
2019 $12,896 $707,000 $563,290 $143,710
2018 $22,024 $1,298,570 $718,200 $580,370
2017 $21,647 $1,298,570 $718,200 $580,370
2016 $21,180 $1,298,570 $718,200 $580,370
2015 $20,764 $1,298,570 $718,200 $580,370
2014 $20,180 $1,298,570 $718,200 $580,370
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rebecca Walsh

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Rebecca Walsh

    William Pitt

    (203) 858-5909

    13 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Rebecca Walsh
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  • Danielle Claroni

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Danielle Claroni

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (203) 570-8110

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Danielle Claroni
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  • Jaime Sneddon

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jaime Sneddon

    William Pitt

    (203) 219-3769

    153 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    Jaime Sneddon
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  • Kendall Sneddon

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Kendall Sneddon

    William Pitt

    (203) 561-5658

    109 in this area

    118 Total Sales

    Kendall Sneddon
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  • Janet Bottiglieri

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Janet Bottiglieri

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 733-1031

    26 Total Sales

    Janet Bottiglieri
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24085298

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000040-000034-000121

Connecticut Fairfield County New Canaan 06840

784 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT

This home is located at 784 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 since 24 April 2025 and is currently priced at $2,177,071. This property was built in 1978. 784 Smith Ridge Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including East Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, and New Canaan High School.

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