18 Brewster Road

Closed 10/31/23
Closed 10/31/23
PostcardView From Road
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,800,000
3 beds3,709 sqft$485/sqft
18 Brewster Rd, Canaan, CT 06031
Single FamilyProperty Type
37.30 acresLot Size
1852Year Built
$485/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Grassy Hill Farm This iconic Falls Village farm is being offered for sale for the first time in over 30 years. It is located on the edge of the village and often admired by people passing by for its unspoiled beauty. It is comprised of over 37 acres and includes a house, guesthouse, cabin with views and barns. The land is open meadow with a pond, stream and verdant pastures close to the house with trails that lead up behind to a pristine forest of cedar trees with views of Falls Village and the distant...Grassy Hill Farm This iconic Falls Village farm is being offered for sale for the first time in over 30 years. It is located on the edge of the village and often admired by people passing by for its unspoiled beauty. It is comprised of over 37 acres and includes a house, guesthouse, cabin with views and barns. The land is open meadow with a pond, stream and verdant pastures close to the house with trails that lead up behind to a pristine forest of cedar trees with views of Falls Village and the distant hills. The core of the house dates to 1850 with more recent additions. It features a large living room with fireplace, dining room, cosy country kitchen plus a porch with propane stove to enjoy all year round. There is also room for a ground floor bedroom or an office with a full bath The staircase leads up to a suite of rooms with its own full bath and down the hall are three other rooms and a full bath. The house allows flexibility with its space. Further down the drive is the recently built private guest house with a large open floor plan and one bedroom and bath. There is also an attached one car garage, separate workshop and storage overhang. There are solar panels on the roof and a terrace to enjoy the view. The original cow barn is next door. The property has an easement with the Connecticut Farmland Trust to insure that it remains forever protected. Bring your boots and come for a tour of this magical property.
  • Listed by: Elvia Gignoux 860.435.0345 egignoux@williampitt.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
  • Listed by: Lenore Mallett 860.435.2400 lmallett@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 10/31/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170567632

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Median sold price

$1,125,000

Avg days on market

161

Sale-to-list ratio

92.7%

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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Elvia Gignoux; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Lenore Mallett

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Property Information for 18 Brewster Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,449 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Litchfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Neighborhood: Falls Village
  • Style: Antique, Farm House
  • Garage Parking Info: Barn, Driveway
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1852
  • Lot Size: 37.30 AC / 1,624,787 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Route 7 in Falls Village take Main Street to Brewster St, #18 Grassy Hill Farm.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.95927
  • Longitude: -73.36161
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Stables/Riding
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: $16,449
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Porch-Screened, Underground Utilities
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Split System, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Other
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Room Count: 1
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Gable
  • Year Built: 1852
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Farm Land, Rolling
  • Parcel Number: 801700
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3709.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3709.0
  • Zoning: R80
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Active Solar
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Property History for 18 Brewster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521807076

$1,800,000—
Oct 30, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522123189

$1,800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521807076

$1,800,000
10/30/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522123189

$1,800,000

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

Public Records for 18 Brewster Road

Taxable ValueLand$157,900Additions$572,100Total$730,000
Tax Record2025$16,381 ($1,365 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,709 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,709 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt938 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,624,788 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1852Year Renovated1852ZoningR80CountyNORTHWEST HILLSAPNCANA M:16 L:45

Schools near 18 Brewster Road

This home is within Regional School District 01.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lee H. Kellogg School
Public - K to 8
Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Selc
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lee H. Kellogg School
PublicK 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: 18 Brewster Road, Canaan, CT 06031
$1,800,000
3
3,709
1,624,787
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–
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2
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4 Brewster Road, Canaan, CT 06031
$245,000
4
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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Elvia Gignoux; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Lenore Mallett

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