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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,615 sqft
1197 Valley Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.64 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$244/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Motivated seller! Unique investment opportunity for the savvy buyer who can recognize the HUGE upside potential of this mid-century modern. Designed and owned by one of our famous architects who came to mingle with The Harvard Five, this home is built of redwood and glass and rises into the treetops with southern and westerly vistas. The original summer cottage is the living room with a see-through fireplace into the dining room. Being offered "as is"Motivated seller! Unique investment opportunity for the savvy buyer who can recognize the HUGE upside potential of this mid-century modern. Designed and owned by one of our famous architects who came to mingle with The Harvard Five, this home is built of redwood and glass and rises into the treetops with southern and westerly vistas. The original summer cottage is the living room with a see-through fireplace into the dining room. Being offered "as is"
  • Listed by: Inger Stringfellow • William Pitt Sothebys International Realty
  • Listed by: Prudence Parris • William Pitt Sothebys International Realty
Listing closed: 10/13/2014 12:00 AM • Source: NEWCANAAN, MLS#: 136145

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Inger Stringfellow; William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Prudence Parris
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Property Information for 1197 Valley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,374 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Vert Board
  • School: East
  • Swimming Pool: In-Ground
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 1.64 AC / 71,438 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 73
  • Bus: at driveway
  • Directions: Rte 123 North to Canoe Hill, left on Laurel, right on Turner Hill, left on Valley to 1197 on right.
  • Equipment Included: Attic Fan, Washer, Standard Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fan, Cable TV Conn
  • House Dir: S
  • Miles To Station: 4.00
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
  • Garage: Garage Stalls: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Hoa: Homeowner Assoc: No
  • Tax Year: 2014
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: 0046-0120-0015
  • Zoning: 4 acre
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Deck, Swimming Pool, Greenhouse
  • Assessment: $538,790
  • Book Msg 2: *** PRICE REDUCED ***
  • Exclusions: None
  • In House Exclusive: No
  • Lvl/Source: Owner
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Well
  • Property Type: A
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Oil Tank: Above Ground
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Heater: Sep/Oil
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Open
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: Other
  • Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Hardwood, W/W Carpet, Other, Mixed
  • Heat Zone: 2
  • Heating: FHA
  • Walls: Dry Wall, Wood Panel
  • Windows: Thermal
  • Rooms: 8
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 3.2x2.2
  • Length: 3.2
  • Width: 2.2
  • Dimensions: 3.2 x 2.2
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 7.04
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 24x14
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Slide Gls
  • Length: 24.0
  • Width: 14.0
  • Dimensions: 24 x 14
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 336.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 15.8x13.6
  • Length: FP
  • Length: 15.8
  • Width: 13.6
  • Dimensions: 15.8 x 13.6
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 214.88
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 18.10x12.1
  • Length: 18.1
  • Width: 12.1
  • Dimensions: 18.1 x 12.1
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 219.01
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 11.4x10
  • Length: 11.4
  • Width: 10.0
  • Dimensions: 11.4 x 10
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 114.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 21.2x12.1
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: Dress Rm
  • Length: 21.2
  • Width: 12.1
  • Dimensions: 21.2 x 12.1
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 256.52
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 14.10x10
  • Length: 14.1
  • Width: 10.0
  • Dimensions: 14.1 x 10
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 141.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 13.2x10.4
  • Length: 13.2
  • Width: 10.4
  • Dimensions: 13.2 x 10.4
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 137.28
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 18.8x11.4
  • Length: 18.8
  • Width: 11.4
  • Dimensions: 18.8 x 11.4
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 214.32
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 5.6x10
  • Length: 5.6
  • Width: 10.0
  • Dimensions: 5.6 x 10
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 56.0
Room 11
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 14
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 15
  • Room Level: Main
Room 16
  • Room Level: Main
Agent
Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • Co Listing Member Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Co Listing Member Short Id: 100366
  • Co Listing Office Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Co Listing Office Email: mriley@wpsir.com
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (203) 972-6123
  • Co Listing Office Short Id: 15
  • List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • List Office Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Office Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • Listing Member Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Member Fax: (203) 972-4750
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100380
  • Listing Office Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Office Email: mriley@wpsir.com
  • Listing Office Fax: (203) 972-6123
  • Listing Office Phone: (203) 966-2633
  • Listing Office Short Id: 15
  • Selling Agency Id: 20100904210400654597000000
  • Selling Member Address: CT
  • Selling Member Short Id: 100648
  • Selling Office Address: CT
  • Selling Office Email: train.accounts@gmail.com
  • Selling Office Short Id: 49
  • ListingMemberName: Inger Stringfellow
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 321-9361
  • SellingMemberName: non member
  • SellingOfficeName: Non-Member

Property History for 1197 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #473977569

$319,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #473977569

$319,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1197 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$370,160Additions$198,940Total$569,100
Tax Record2025$9,498 ($792 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,615 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,615 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt877 SqFtStories1Lot Size71,438 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961Zoning4ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0046 B:120 L:00015

Schools near 1197 Valley 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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