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Last Sold Price
2 beds945 sqft$360/sqft
178 Lower Rd, North Canaan, CT 06024
Single FamilyProperty Type
13.15 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$360/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

13 Acres with river frontage on the prestigious Blackberry River with gorgeous vista views of the mountains from the front window! Privacy at its best... This property invites the Buyer with a vision! So many opportunities with this property. The two bedroom home with 1.5 baths is in need of repair, this is a project for the potential buyer with a vision. Architects, Builders, and Investors this is a diamond in the rough! Great location in Litchfield County and the Berkshire Foothills Close proximity...13 Acres with river frontage on the prestigious Blackberry River with gorgeous vista views of the mountains from the front window! Privacy at its best... This property invites the Buyer with a vision! So many opportunities with this property. The two bedroom home with 1.5 baths is in need of repair, this is a project for the potential buyer with a vision. Architects, Builders, and Investors this is a diamond in the rough! Great location in Litchfield County and the Berkshire Foothills Close proximity to NY and Boston, minutes away to the Wassaic Train Station
  • Listed by: Roberta Green 860.824.0027 rgreen@harneyre.com • Elyse Harney Real Estate
  • Listed by: Carol Staats 860.248.1112 cstaats@harneyre.com • Elyse Harney Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/30/2022 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170505588

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$280,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

North Canaan, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate, Roberta Green; Elyse Harney Real Estate, Carol Staats

Sold By Elyse Harney Real Estate, Holly M Leibrock

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Property Information for 178 Lower Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,255 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: None
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: East Canaan
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 13.15 AC / 572,814 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Rte 44 to Lower Rd...Shared Driveway with East Canaan Congregational Church, Sign at Top of Driveway
  • Elementary School: NCES
  • High School: Housatonic
  • Latitude: 42.01093
  • Longitude: -73.283
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $4,255
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Frontage, River
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: None
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Room Count: 6
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 945
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Farm Land, Open Lot, Dry, Secluded, Level Lot, Rolling
  • Parcel Number: 2408506
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 945.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 945.0
  • Zoning: 1
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 178 Lower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #143676443

$240,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #143676443

$240,000

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

Public Records for 178 Lower Road

Taxable ValueLand$69,090Additions$270,270Total$339,360
Tax Record2025$8,399 ($700 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt945 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt945 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt245 SqFtStories1Lot Size572,814 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1991Zoning1CountyNORTHWEST HILLSAPNNRCA M:11 L:047-0

Schools near 178 Lower Road

This home is within Regional School District 01.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
North Canaan Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Selc
Public6 to 8

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: 178 Lower Road, North Canaan, CT 06024
$340,000
2
945
572,814
$310,000
2.5
2,622
24,829
3
3
2,025
209,088
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2
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Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate, Roberta Green; Elyse Harney Real Estate, Carol Staats

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