Last Sold Price
2 beds1,351 sqft$685/sqft
238 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Description

What a charmer! A remarkable find in New Canaan. Move in ready 1927 antique with covered front porch and stone fireplace. Three bedrooms and two full baths. Lovely 1.16 acre property with sweeping back yard, mature trees and landscaping. There is a separate barn garage with additional storage. Plenty of room for expansion. Automatic generator. Conveniently located just one short mile to the town center, express train to NYC, schools, parks, shops & restaurants. A wonderful place to call home.What a charmer! A remarkable find in New Canaan. Move in ready 1927 antique with covered front porch and stone fireplace. Three bedrooms and two full baths. Lovely 1.16 acre property with sweeping back yard, mature trees and landscaping. There is a separate barn garage with additional storage. Plenty of room for expansion. Automatic generator. Conveniently located just one short mile to the town center, express train to NYC, schools, parks, shops & restaurants. A wonderful place to call home.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/13/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Hannelore Kaplan • William Raveis Real Estate

Property Details for 238 Smith Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
147393
Days on Market
73
Taxes
$10,856 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1927
Lot Size
1.16 AC / 50,529 SF
Exterior
Clapboard
School
East

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$900,000

Avg days on market

77

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

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Building Information for 238 Smith Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size1.16 AC / 50,529 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,606 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,702

Property Taxes

$905

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 238 Smith Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 73
  • Bus: yes
  • Buyer Zip Code: 06820
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Miles To Station: 1.00
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: Detached
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000039-000041-000013
  • Zoning: 1AC
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment: $672,630
  • Exclusions: AS IS SALE/NO DISCLOSURES
  • Lvl/Source: PR
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Well
  • Property Type: A
  • Real Estate Owned: No
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Oil Tank: Basement
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Heat Zone: 1
  • Heating: Other
  • Rooms: 6
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Level: Upper
Agent
Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100731
  • Listing Office Address: 4 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Office Email: gillian.depalo@raveis.com
  • Listing Office Fax: (203) 966-0339
  • Listing Office Phone: (203) 966-3555
  • Listing Office Short Id: 19
  • 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: Hannelore Kaplan
  • ListingMemberPhone: (914) 450-3880
  • SellingMemberName: non member
  • SellingOfficeName: Non-Member

Property History for 238 Smith Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1547645640

$925,000

+3.8% / yr

Oct 5, 1993

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91053379

$289,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1547645640

$925,000

+3.8% / yr

10/05/1993

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91053379

$289,000

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

Public Records for 238 Smith Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$531,300Additions$141,330Total$672,630
Tax Record2025$11,226 ($936 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,351 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,351 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt894 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,530 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927Zoning1ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0039 B:041 L:00013

Schools near 238 Smith Ridge 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
Rating
School
Distance
East School
PublicK 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: 238 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$925,000
2
1,351
50,529
$700,000
5
5,708
62,290
$1,410,000
4
3,107
57,499
$940,000
3
1,953
44,431
$2,200,000
5
4,919
211,701
3
1.5
1,293
54,014

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