$1,945,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2014

960 Silvermine Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
7 Baths
5,153 Sq Ft
2.16 Acres

Recently Sold

$377 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2.16 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • East Elementary School Rated A+
  • Antique Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2020

The perfect blend of vintage charm & updated amenities in the desirable Silvermine area. Renovated kitchen with step-down family room w FP, plus beautiful light-filled playroom, office or au pair bedroom and full bath above new garage, part of an expansive 2007 addition. Master bedroom w/updated bath, plus 3 more bedrooms, including lovely guest suite. Beautiful screened-in porch for 3-season entertaining. Extensive landscaping and gardens & heated pool. Move right into this Connecticut charmer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Benjamin Halsell

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0763012 Listed on: 03/19/2014

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherri Kielland

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0361515

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,109

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 2.16 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned 1A

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vertical Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,153 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storage In Attic
  • Home Security System
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: see listing broker for a list

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,109

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5153
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5153
  • Total Sq Ft: 5153
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Remarks Public Addendum: mudroom/heated tiles
  • Exclusions: see listing broker for a list
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8209
  • Directions: 960 Silvermine Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Partial
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 960

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Vertical Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Pool: In Ground Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: East
  • Middle School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.1600
  • Zoning: 1A

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 22109
  • Total Assessed Value: 1515360
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.590
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 188124

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
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
Aug 28, 2020
Sold by
Dunn Ann and Dunn David
Bought by
960 Silvermine Llc
Seller's Agent
Sherri Kielland
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Cingari
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,446,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$229,000
-13.67%
Current Estimated Value
$2,485,399

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,039,399
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,084,500
Outstanding Balance
$973,284
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,587,427

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2014
Closed on
Jun 12, 2014
Sold by
Bongood Llc
Bought by
Dunn Ann M and Dunn David M
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Halsell
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Sherri Kielland
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,945,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,556,000
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2005
Sold by
Mendez-Penate Carlos and Mendez-Penate Ellen G
Bought by
Bongood Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2001
Sold by
Hoyt William
Bought by
Mendez-Penate Carlos and Penate Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$556,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
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 $1,446,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,730,000 --
Warranty Deed $695,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 Commercial
Open $1,084,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,556,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $675,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $556,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $1,446,000 +17114.3% $281 / Sq Ft
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Rented $8,400 0.0% --
02/12/2020 02/12/20 Price Changed $1,545,000 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
10/08/2019 10/08/19 Price Changed $8,250 -8.3% $2 / Sq Ft
09/16/2019 09/16/19 For Rent $9,000 0.0% --
07/23/2019 07/23/19 Price Changed $1,595,000 -4.8% $310 / Sq Ft
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Sale $1,675,000 -13.9% $325 / Sq Ft
06/11/2014 06/11/14 Sold $1,945,000 -2.5% $377 / Sq Ft
05/12/2014 05/12/14 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2014 03/19/14 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $387 / 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 $21,021 $1,302,420 $666,400 $636,020
2023 $21,762 $1,148,980 $603,120 $545,860
2022 $21,107 $1,148,980 $603,120 $545,860
2021 $20,865 $1,148,980 $603,120 $545,860
2020 $20,865 $1,148,980 $603,120 $545,860
2019 $20,957 $1,148,980 $603,120 $545,860
2018 $21,758 $1,282,890 $593,320 $689,570
2017 $21,386 $1,282,890 $593,320 $689,570
2016 $20,924 $1,282,890 $593,320 $689,570
2015 $20,513 $1,282,890 $593,320 $689,570
2014 $19,936 $1,282,890 $593,320 $689,570
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99057593

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000048-000112-000069