Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds6,636 sqft$249/sqft
1801 Ponus Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.17 acresLot Size
2009Year Built
$249/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

A life of luxury awaits you in this timeless, elegant home, w/ all amenities for a 1st-class lifestyle: chef’s kitchen, lux master suite, open floor plan, stunning in-ground heated pool. Plus hi ceilings, crown moldings, designer lighting, hrdwd flrs, and lux windows. Enjoy privacy and serenity on your 2+ acre estate with views of the reservoir, while being a short drive to New Canaan village, train, parks, schools. Open the door to the dramatic 2-story foyer w/ grand staircase. Warmly inviting living...A life of luxury awaits you in this timeless, elegant home, w/ all amenities for a 1st-class lifestyle: chef’s kitchen, lux master suite, open floor plan, stunning in-ground heated pool. Plus hi ceilings, crown moldings, designer lighting, hrdwd flrs, and lux windows. Enjoy privacy and serenity on your 2+ acre estate with views of the reservoir, while being a short drive to New Canaan village, train, parks, schools. Open the door to the dramatic 2-story foyer w/ grand staircase. Warmly inviting living rm w/ tray ceiling & natural light thru the French doors leading to wraparound deck. Experience the joy of cooking in your chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, granite, “Costco” pantry, large island and adjacent dining area. Oversized fam room overlooks the pool & yard. Formal dining room has French drs, tray ceiling, and butler pantry. 1st fl guest bedroom/study with mahogany paneling, fireplace and full bath. Tranquil master suite w/ fireplace, 2 walk-in closets & sitting room w/ built-in cabinetry & balcony w/ views of the reservoir. Invite friends to your bkyd resort w/ stunning pool and stone terrace, and extra lg level yard w/ mature woodlands, & stone wall for privacy. Fab walk-out lower level includes spacious playroom, full bath, fireplace & sliders to patio. Use unfinished space to create an in-law suite, gym, workshop, theatre. Unlimited potential in the unfinished but finishable space on the 3rd flr and above the garage: playroom, office, game room or man cave.
  • Listed by: Len Schwartz 203.504.5326 LenSchwartz@kw.com • Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
Listing closed: 02/20/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170255972

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,700,000

Avg days on market

107

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Prestige Prop., Len Schwartz

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Michael Crandall

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Property Information for 1801 Ponus Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $31,711 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Lot Size: 2.17 AC / 94,525 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: On the corner of Ponus Ridge & Dans Hwy. Use entrance on Dans Hwy and park by garage.
  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Latitude: 41.169712
  • Longitude: -73.541954
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $31,711
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Wrap Around Deck
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Heated, Safety Fence, Gunite
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: 2 separate rooms on lower & upper floors
  • Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 14
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Island
  • Room Length: 18.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.4
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.11
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.2
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.4
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Laundry Hookup
  • Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 21.2
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 20.1
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Balcony/Deck,Dining Area,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 19.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.7
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.4
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Balcony/Deck,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.7
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 20.2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 19.8
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Built-Ins,Dressing Room,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 15.6
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hot Tub,Jack & Jill Bath,Stall Shower,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
  • Room Width: 8.9
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Beige
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exclusions: Chandelier in Formal Dining Room, Washer & Dryer on lower level
  • Exterior Siding: Shake
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 14479
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 850
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 5786
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Full, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 184462
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5786.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 6636.0
  • Zoning: 200
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 1801 Ponus Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #663604068

$1,650,000

-3.9% / yr

Nov 16, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #320791406

$2,300,000
Nov 16, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #320791406

$2,300,000

-54.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #663604068

$1,650,000

-3.9% / yr

11/16/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #320791406

$2,300,000
11/16/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #320791406

$2,300,000

-54.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 1801 Ponus Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$819,280Additions$1,466,150Total$2,285,430
Tax Record2025$38,144 ($3,179 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths7Total Finished SqFt5,786 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,786 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,138 SqFtStories2Lot Size94,525 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008Year Renovated2008Zoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0028 B:025 L:00113

Schools near 1801 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: 1801 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,650,000
5
6,636
94,525
$1,850,000
4
4,074
113,256
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$4,595,000
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87,120

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