$1,205,000
SOLD APR 14, 2020 RENTED MAY 14, 2025

784 Smith Ridge Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,458 Sq Ft
4 Acres

Recently Sold

$270 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

141 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2020

Down a Belgium-block lined drive you approach a Country Estate built to the highest standards by award winning Wadia Associates. This elegant home offers generous room proportions & a traditional flow. Bright 2-story foyer welcomes guests w/natural light from the skylights, renovated chef's eat-in kitchen w/prof appliances & granite counters, large family room w/floor-to-ceiling stone fplc, skylights & French doors leading to outdoor deck & gunite pool surrounded prof landscaping, grass play area & finished barn. Front-to-back LR w/fplc, formal DR & paneled library w/fplc. 4 BRs including master suite w/walk in closet & renovated marble bath. Finished lower level with mudroom and extra storage. Close to New Canaan Country Club and 4 minutes straight drive to the Village center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaime Sneddon

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0758989 Listed on: 10/25/2019

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

Kendall Sneddon

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0782932

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Bottiglieri

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0067270

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,896

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned 4A

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • <<builtInOvenToken>>
  • Gas Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

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

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Tandem Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Contact LB

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,896

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4208
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3808
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 250
  • Total Sq Ft: 4458
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Private School(s), Public Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Finished attic SQFT is included and offers additional living space.
  • Exclusions: Contact LB
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8199
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 10/25/2019
  • Directions: 123 North to 784 Smith Ridge. House at end of drive.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Lighting, Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 784

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Tandem, Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.0000
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Level Lot, Rolling, Fence - Wood, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: 4A

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 12896
  • Total Assessed Value: 707000
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.240
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.240
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 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
11.90%
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

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 --
Warranty Deed $850,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $434,700 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $984,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $298,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $330,000 Unknown
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

    Seller'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

    Buyer'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: 170247460

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 and is currently priced at $1,205,000, approximately $270 per square foot. 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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