1179 Smith Ridge Rd

5,659 Sq. Ft.
$507 / Sq. Ft.
5,659
Sq. Ft.
$507
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Private country club setting on 5.16 acres with pool and tennis court! This gracious 5-bedroom colonial is beautifully sited down a long tree lined driveway offering 6,000 SF of living space. Originally renovated by Dinyar Wadia and inspired by the classic elegance of the 1930's, this home offers an open entrance hall with sweeping staircase and well-scaled living room, dining room, wood paneled library with fireplace, great flow for entertaining, and French doors leading to outdoor terrace and gardens....Private country club setting on 5.16 acres with pool and tennis court! This gracious 5-bedroom colonial is beautifully sited down a long tree lined driveway offering 6,000 SF of living space. Originally renovated by Dinyar Wadia and inspired by the classic elegance of the 1930's, this home offers an open entrance hall with sweeping staircase and well-scaled living room, dining room, wood paneled library with fireplace, great flow for entertaining, and French doors leading to outdoor terrace and gardens. The current owners have done extensive renovations and updates, including adding the three-car garage, new kitchen, bathrooms, roof, furnace, full house generator, driveway edge with Belgium bock, refinished floors, and interior and exterior painting.
  1. Listed by Sheila Clemente • Houlihan Lawrence

Property Details for 1179 Smith Ridge Road

Exterior
Clapboard
School
East
Swimming Pool
Heated, In-Ground
LISTING CLOSED: 10/31/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1179 Smith Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #146428
Days on Market108
Taxes$21,252 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1953
Lot Size5.16 AC / 224,769 SF
CountyFairfield County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence, Sheila Clemente

Sold By William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Lisa B O'Rourke

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Building Information for 1179 Smith Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size5.16 AC / 224,769 SF

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$16,073 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,302

Property Taxes

$1,771

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1179 Smith Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 74
  • Bus: yes
  • Buyer Zip Code: 06840
  • Directions: Off Rt 123
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Standard Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • House Dir: W
  • Miles To Station: 3.00
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
  • Garage: Garage Stalls: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Hoa: Homeowner Assoc: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000041-000102-000052
  • Zoning: 4AC
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Generator, Rear Stairs, Terrace, Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Pool Spa, Heated Pool
  • Assessment: $1,156,890
  • Exclusions: Ask LB
  • Lvl/Source: Field Card
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Well
  • Property Type: A
  • Real Estate Owned: No
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Fuel: Fuel Company: Santa Energy
  • Oil Tank: Basement
  • Sewer: Front, Septic
  • Water Heater: Boiler, Sep/Oil
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Additional Sq Ft: 400.00
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: Pulldown
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Marble
  • Heat Zone: 4
  • Heating: FHA
  • Walls: D/P, Wood Panel, Dry Wall
  • Windows: Screens, Storm
  • Rooms: 10
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 18.3
  • Width: 20.0
  • Dimensions: 18.3 x 20
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 366.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 15.9
  • Width: 17.8
  • Dimensions: 15.9 x 17.8
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 283.02
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 16.5
  • Width: 27.7
  • Dimensions: 16.5 x 27.7
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 457.05
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 13.4
  • Width: 22.9
  • Dimensions: 13.4 x 22.9
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 306.86
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Length: 16.8
  • Width: 17.4
  • Dimensions: 16.8 x 17.4
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 292.32
Room 6
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 8.1
  • Width: 17.4
  • Dimensions: 8.1 x 17.4
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 140.94
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 25.8
  • Width: 19.1
  • Dimensions: 25.8 x 19.1
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 492.78
Room 8
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 8.1
  • Width: 8.2
  • Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.2
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 66.42
Room 9
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 8.6
  • Width: 8.2
  • Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.2
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 70.52
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 18.4
  • Width: 23.7
  • Dimensions: 18.4 x 23.7
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 436.08
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 14.8
  • Width: 15.5
  • Dimensions: 14.8 x 15.5
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 229.4
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 13.11
  • Width: 12.11
  • Dimensions: 13.11 x 12.11
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 158.76
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 13.1
  • Width: 15.3
  • Dimensions: 13.1 x 15.3
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 200.43
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Length: 19.5
  • Width: 17.5
  • Dimensions: 19.5 x 17.5
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 341.25
Room 15
  • Room Type: Other
  • Length: 9.11
  • Width: 12.3
  • Dimensions: 9.11 x 12.3
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 112.05
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Length: 26.3
  • Width: 12.6
  • Dimensions: 26.3 x 12.6
  • Level: L
  • Area: 331.38
Agent
Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • Listing Member Address: 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100110
  • Listing Office Address: 161 Elm Street, Box 845, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Office Email: djenkins@houlihanlawrence.com
  • Listing Office Fax: (203) 972-6875
  • Listing Office Phone: (203) 966-3507
  • Listing Office Short Id: 2
  • Selling Agency Id: 20100904210358742154000000
  • Selling Member Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Selling Member Short Id: 100128
  • Selling Member Url: lisaorourke.williampitt.com
  • Selling Office Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Selling Office Email: mriley@wpsir.com
  • Selling Office Fax: (203) 972-6123
  • Selling Office Phone: (203) 966-2633
  • Selling Office Short Id: 15
  • ListingMemberName: Sheila Clemente
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 321-5447
  • SellingMemberName: Lisa B O'Rourke
  • SellingMemberPhone: (203) 326-0532
  • SellingOfficeName: William Pitt Sothebys International Realty

Property History for 1179 Smith Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500992915

$2,870,000

+3.2% / yr

May 8, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91053673

$1,100,000
Apr 16, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91053627

$1,775,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500992915

$2,870,000

+3.2% / yr

05/08/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91053673

$1,100,000
04/16/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91053627

$1,775,000

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Public Records for 1179 Smith Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$750,750Additions$1,231,160Total$1,981,910
Tax Record2024$33,078 ($2,756 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,659 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,659 SqFtStories2Lot Size224,770 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Zoning4ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0041 B:102 L:00052Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1179 Smith Ridge Road

This home is within New Canaan School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East School
PublicK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

St. Luke's School
Private5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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