$2,100,000
SOLD JUN 8, 2020

31 Bayberry Rd New Canaan, CT 06840

5 Beds
7 Baths
5,413 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$388 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Irwin Park

About This Home

As of August 2024

WALK TO TOWN, TRAIN & IRWIN PARK. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
Shingle-style beauty renovated to perfection in 2019 by architect Michael Smith. Prominently set on two pastoral acres on premier cul-de-sac within walking distance to Irwin Park, town and train. The heart of this home is the expanded new kitchen which opens to the breakfast room & family room with vaulted ceiling. Kitchen amenities include top-of-the-line appliances, large center island with 2 inch marble countertops and seating bar, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, extensive built-ins, window seat and shiplap ceiling. Wonderful entertaining spaces throughout include banquet size dining room, billiards room, spacious playroom with built-in bunks and 4-season sunroom with fireplace which leads to outdoor slate patio. Heated pool, outdoor bath, expansive yard, playground, covered porch & generator. This home is special and unique beyond compare.Prime walking and biking neighborhood within one mile to all New Canaan village has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hannelore Kaplan

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0771569 Listed on: 02/05/2020

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Roberts

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0783281

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned 200

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 5,413 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Basement Storage
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,595

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5413
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5413
  • Total Sq Ft: 5413
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 9122
  • Directions: Merritt exit 36 head north to Route 106 left on to Weed Street left to Wahackme Road to first right on Bayberry Rd
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Porch-Heated
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot, Cleared, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 27595
  • Total Assessed Value: 1512910
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.240
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.240
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 184234

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2024
Closed on
Aug 30, 2024
Sold by
Crowley Catherine and Crowley Daniel
Bought by
31 Bayberry Road T and Toohey
Seller's Agent
Rita Kirby
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Bryan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$445,000
-13.51%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$3,126,305

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$276,305
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,995,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,980,014
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,146,291

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Marchiony Brian and Marchiony Dana
Bought by
Crowley Daniel and Crowley Catherine
Seller's Agent
Hannelore Kaplan
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pam Roberts
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-8.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2014
Closed on
May 30, 2014
Sold by
Ondash Mark J and Ondash Deanne S
Bought by
Marchiony Brian and Marchiony Dana
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Walsh
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Hannelore Kaplan
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-3.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Palmer Frances R
Bought by
Ondash Mark J and Ondash Deanne S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1995
Sold by
Andindsen Cyrus P
Bought by
Palmer Jane H
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 $2,850,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,850,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,180,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,000,000 --
Warranty Deed $640,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,180,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,000,000 --
Warranty Deed $640,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,995,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,995,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,626,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,680,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,583,250 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $175,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Sold $2,850,000 -13.5% $527 / Sq Ft
07/21/2024 07/21/24 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Sale $3,295,000 0.0% $609 / Sq Ft
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Rented $7,500 -62.5% --
04/20/2022 04/20/22 For Rent $20,000 0.0% --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Sold $2,100,000 -8.5% $388 / Sq Ft
04/13/2020 04/13/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $2,295,000 +5.3% $424 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Sold $2,180,000 -3.1% $403 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2014 04/07/14 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $416 / 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 $30,798 $1,908,200 $777,000 $1,131,200
2023 $28,655 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2022 $27,792 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2021 $27,474 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2020 $27,474 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2019 $27,595 $1,512,910 $673,680 $839,230
2018 $27,701 $1,633,310 $693,000 $940,310
2017 $25,210 $1,512,280 $693,000 $819,280
2016 $24,665 $1,512,280 $693,000 $819,280
2015 $24,181 $1,512,280 $693,000 $819,280
2014 $23,501 $1,512,280 $693,000 $819,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170269891

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000032-000022-000031