978 West Rd New Canaan, CT 06840
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,012
Sq Ft
4.19
Acres
Highlights
- Water Views
- Home fronts a pond
- Colonial Architecture
- West Elementary School Rated A+
- 4.19 Acre Lot
- Deck
About This Home
As of July 2021For those for value location, privacy and setting, this is a MUST SEE. Designed by Johnson Lee with extensive woodland garden, aerated pond & lush landscaping, this 5-bedroom colonial is being offered for sale for the first time. Extraordinary attention to detail with upgrades including new gourmet cooks kitchen, thermopane windows, roof, furnace and generator. Stunning private and intimate property enjoyed from every room and large screened-in porch.
Wholly owned pond fed by spring water with dedicated well with 24/7 aerators and associated compressors. Grandfathered Japanese teahouse, illuminated at night, which could not be built today based on current wetland restrictions. No flood insurance required. Stunning rock outcroppings
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0759018 Listed on: 03/30/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $22,275
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- 4.19 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Corner Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Many Trees
- Property is zoned 100
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clap Board Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3 Fireplaces
- Thermal Windows
- Entrance Foyer
- Bonus Room
- Water Views
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Deck
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Schools
- West Elementary School
- Saxe Middle School
- New Canaan High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Power Generator
- Private Company Owned Well
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Exclusions: On file with LB (Dining Room Chandelier & Archer Sculpture in Garden)
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%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$539,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,640,286
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,149,233
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $2,250,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,540,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,800,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $1,001,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | No Value Available |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,595 | $1,413,720 | $833,910 | $579,810 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Kelly Defrancesco
William Raveis Real Estate
(203) 667-4074
89 in this area
100 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
April Kaynor
William Raveis Real Estate
(203) 216-2194
74 in this area
83 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Sheila Clemente
Houlihan Lawrence
(203) 321-5447
33 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Inger Stringfellow
William Pitt
(203) 321-9361
22 in this area
41 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 99138384
APN: NCAN-000028-000027-000066
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