Last Sold Price
6 beds11,170 sqft$281/sqft
1480 Ponus Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Description

Private country estate minutes from downtown New Canaan sited on the most stunning flat property with 200 feet of frontage on Rippowam River and endless vistas over open land. Custom built to the highest standards for current owners by noted architect & builder, Alex Kaali-Nagy, this classic stone colonial is rich in architectural details with exquisite millwork throughout. Gated entrance, front & back covered porches overlooking gardens, lawn & specimen plantings. Pool and tennis court sites.Private country estate minutes from downtown New Canaan sited on the most stunning flat property with 200 feet of frontage on Rippowam River and endless vistas over open land. Custom built to the highest standards for current owners by noted architect & builder, Alex Kaali-Nagy, this classic stone colonial is rich in architectural details with exquisite millwork throughout. Gated entrance, front & back covered porches overlooking gardens, lawn & specimen plantings. Pool and tennis court sites.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/03/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Inger Stringfellow • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INTL. (NCA)

Property Details for 1480 Ponus Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
32604
Days on Market
884
Taxes
$61,734 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Colonial
Year Built
2007
Lot Size
3.24 AC / 141,134 SF
Town
New Canaan
Style
Colonial
Basement
Full
Garage #
4
Garage Description
Attached, Under
Pool
No
Pool Description
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,795,000

Avg days on market

236

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

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Building Information for 1480 Ponus Ridge Road

Stories3Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size3.24 AC / 141,134 SF

Payment Calculator

$21,105 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,960

Property Taxes

$5,145

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1480 Ponus Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Miles to Station: 2 - 3 Miles
  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle School: Saxe
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Generator, Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector, Security System, Central Vac
  • Handicap Access: No
  • House Color: White
  • Mill Rate: $17
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level, Waterfront, Open
  • Parcel Number: 99999
  • Waterfront: River
  • Zoning: A-2
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $4,639,390
  • Assessment - Building: $3,540,180
  • Assessment - Land: $1,099,210
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Well
  • Wetlands: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Air, Radiator
  • Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Cable: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Stone
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: List of exclusions on file with Listing Broker
  • Inclusions: 6th BR on 3rd flr w/ B & sitting rm being used as exercise room. Plans for pool & tennis court subject to TH approval
  • Living Room: Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 28.8x15.10
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper, Walk-In
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15.10x12
  • Bedroom 3: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 18.4x14.3
  • Bedroom 4: Fireplace, Upper, Walk-In, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 17x15.6
  • Bedroom 5: Fireplace, Walk-In, Upper, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 16.10x12.10
  • Bedroom 6: Upper
  • Dining Room: Fireplace
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17.9x15.9
  • Family Room: Fireplace, First Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22.8x20.9
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 18.4x16
  • Laundry Location: Upper
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
  • Interior Features: Foyer, Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Wainscoting
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Terrace
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Walkup
  • Basement Finish: Full Finished

Property History for 1480 Ponus Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1347951316

$3,140,000
Dec 2, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658844196

$3,140,000
Dec 2, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658844196

$3,140,000

-7.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1347951316

$3,140,000
12/02/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658844196

$3,140,000
12/02/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658844196

$3,140,000

-7.9% / yr

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

Public Records for 1480 Ponus Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,089,270Additions$2,414,510Total$3,503,780
Tax Record2025$58,478 ($4,873 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7Total Finished SqFt8,076 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,076 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt4,312 SqFtStories2Lot Size141,134 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007Year Renovated2007Zoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0027 B:024 L:00010

Schools near 1480 Ponus Ridge Road

This home is within New Canaan School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West School
PublicPK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1480 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$3,140,000
6
11,170
141,134
$2,200,000
4
3,878
109,335
$1,555,000
3
3
2,854
87,120
$1,462,500
4
5
5,735
108,900
$3,050,000
5
5,066
88,862
$1,720,000
5
3,756
108,900

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