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4 beds4,928 sqft
265 Briscoe Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.03 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$282/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 265 Briscoe Road, home to an extraordinary lifestyle with an impressive, breathtaking park-like estate. Private outdoor experience with lush, mature plantings, spectacular heated pebble pool and fabulous bluestone patio for wonderful gatherings. Enter this inviting Colonial with newly designed chef's kitchen with high-end appliances, custom hood by Focal Metals and all the bells and whistles of what you would want a kitchen to be! The beauty of this attractive first floor has added ambiance...Welcome to 265 Briscoe Road, home to an extraordinary lifestyle with an impressive, breathtaking park-like estate. Private outdoor experience with lush, mature plantings, spectacular heated pebble pool and fabulous bluestone patio for wonderful gatherings. Enter this inviting Colonial with newly designed chef's kitchen with high-end appliances, custom hood by Focal Metals and all the bells and whistles of what you would want a kitchen to be! The beauty of this attractive first floor has added ambiance of 3 fireplaces, wet bar for entertaining and wide open concept of kitchen, family & dining room which connects to the natural outdoor living space. Escape to the second floor with a warm, inviting master suite, large master bath with steam shower and luxury soaking tub & walk in closet.
  • Listed by: Elizabeth B. Mattson • HOULIHAN LAWRENCE NCA
Listing closed: 09/06/2019 12:00 AM • Source: DARIEN MLS, MLS#: 35178

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,300,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

101.7%

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Location

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Property Information for 265 Briscoe Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $23,008 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Town: New Canaan
  • Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Partial
  • Garage #: 3
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground - Heated
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 2.03 AC / 88,426 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Rt. 123 to N. Wilton Rd to 265 Briscoe
  • Miles to Station: 4.0
  • Elementary School: East
  • Middle School: Saxe
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Self Clean Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop w/Grill
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector, Generator
  • House Color: White
  • Mill Rate: $17
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner, Professionally Landscaped, Level
  • Parcel Number: NCAN-000041-000103-000011
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: 4A
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,203,230
  • Assessment - Building: $678,580
  • Assessment - Land: $524,650
  • Amenities: Generator, Wet Bar, Hot Tub, Heated Pool
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Well
  • Year Renovated: 2001
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Heat Zone: 4
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Water Heater: Boiler
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Hot Tub
  • Swimming Pool: Heated, In-Ground
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: flagpole, statue
  • Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Fireplace, Formal
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15.5x31.5
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 19.5x16.5
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13x16
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13x15
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 11.5x14
  • Dining Room: Fireplace
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15.5x22;
  • Family Room: Fireplace
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 29.5x21.5
  • Baths: First Floor Full Baths: 1
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 2
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 3
  • Kitchen: Island, Remodeled, Pantry
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x25;
  • Laundry Location: First
  • Additional Rooms: Library, Playroom
  • Additional Rooms: Playroom Dimensions: 20x21
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar
  • Roof: Wood
  • Walls: Dry Wall
  • Windows: Thermal
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Pull Down
  • Basement Finish: Unfinished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: FP
  • width: Frnch Door
  • area: Wet Bar
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: FP
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: FP
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: Island
  • width: Pantry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: Built-Ins
Room 7
  • Room Type: Playroom
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
  • length: Bath
  • width: Tray Ceil
  • area: W/I Closet
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
  • length: Bath
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Oil Tank: Basement

Property History for 265 Briscoe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1333594966

$1,390,000
Sep 4, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653211422

$1,390,000
Sep 4, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653211422

$1,390,000

+4.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1333594966

$1,390,000
09/04/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653211422

$1,390,000
09/04/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653211422

$1,390,000

+4.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 265 Briscoe Road

Taxable ValueLand$525,000Additions$897,260Total$1,422,260
Tax Record2025$23,738 ($1,978 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,928 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,169 SqFtStories2Lot Size88,427 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956Zoning4ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0041 B:103 L:00011

Schools near 265 Briscoe 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
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East School
PublicK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

St. Luke's School
Private5 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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