NOT LISTED FOR SALE

978 West Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated Value: $2,502,000 - $3,081,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,492 Sq Ft
$508/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2021

Last sale price $2,250,000 $410 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,490/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Colonial Architecture
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 4.19 Acre Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2021

Immaculate and updated 5-bedroom home and spectacular setting designed by Johnson Lee with extensive woodland garden, aerated pond and gazebo, with incredible lush landscaping. Extraordinary attention to detail with upgrades including gourmet kitchen, thermopane windows and generator. Stunning private property enjoyed from every room with large screened-in porch, pond fed by spring water with dedicated well. Modernzied new gazebo and dock with beautifully subtle lighting is icing on the cake! Directions: Take Oenoke Ridge or Lost District to lower West Road bc of current detour on West Road.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Defrancesco

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0771153 Listed on: 04/15/2021

William Raveis Real Estate

Co-Listed By

April Kaynor

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0792374

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Clemente

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0765718

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,686

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 4.19 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Property is zoned 100

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Water Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Schools

  • West Elementary School
  • New Canaan High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,686

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4142
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4142
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1350
  • Total Sq Ft: 5492
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7711
  • Directions: West Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st Floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 978

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Pond
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • 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
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: New Canaan

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.1900
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Water View, Rolling
  • Zoning: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 19686
  • Total Assessed Value: 1084020
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184598

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2021
Closed on
Jul 20, 2021
Sold by
Perkins Tod D
Bought by
Valz Timothy
Seller's Agent
Kelly Defrancesco
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Clemente
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
2.51%
Total Days on Market
42
Current Estimated Value
$2,787,655

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$537,655
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,654,313
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,133,342

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2016
Closed on
Jun 27, 2017
Sold by
Flavin Patrick and Plavin Deborah
Bought by
Perkins Tod
Seller's Agent
Inger Stringfellow
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Defrancesco
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.76%
Original Mortgage
$1,001,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Valz Timothy $2,250,000 None Available
Perkins Tod $1,540,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Valz Timothy $1,800,000
Previous Owner Flavin Patrick B $1,001,000
Previous Owner Flavin Patrick B $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Sold $2,250,000 +2.5% $410 / Sq Ft
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $2,195,000 +42.5% $400 / Sq Ft
06/26/2017 06/26/17 Sold $1,540,000 -6.0% $307 / Sq Ft
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2017 03/17/17 Price Changed $1,639,000 -0.7% $327 / Sq Ft
03/17/2017 03/17/17 For Sale $1,650,000 -17.3% $329 / Sq Ft
03/07/2017 03/07/17 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2016 03/30/16 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $398 / 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 $22,817 $1,413,720 $833,910 $579,810
2023 $20,531 $1,084,020 $775,600 $308,420
2022 $19,913 $1,084,020 $775,600 $308,420
2021 $19,686 $1,084,020 $775,600 $308,420
2020 $19,686 $1,084,020 $775,600 $308,420
2019 $19,773 $1,084,020 $775,600 $308,420
2018 $23,160 $1,365,560 $876,050 $489,510
2017 $22,764 $1,365,560 $876,050 $489,510
2016 $22,272 $1,365,560 $876,050 $489,510
2015 $21,835 $1,365,560 $876,050 $489,510
2014 $21,221 $1,365,560 $876,050 $489,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170389652

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000028-000027-000066