Last Sold Price
3 beds3,151 sqft$262/sqft
281 Ponus Ridge RdNew Canaan, CT06840

Description

As One of New Canaan's unique properties this Ginger Bread house was a Sears catalog home built back in the 1932. This very unique West side home is now a Handy Man Special and needs completion. The present owner for over 47 year, an artist has started many of the interior project and just never found time to finished. This home comes complete with stained glass windows, three fireplaces, coffer-ed ceiling in the dining room with built-ins. The Master bedroom has cathedral ceilings and a studio/As One of New Canaan's unique properties this Ginger Bread house was a Sears catalog home built back in the 1932. This very unique West side home is now a Handy Man Special and needs completion. The present owner for over 47 year, an artist has started many of the interior project and just never found time to finished. This home comes complete with stained glass windows, three fireplaces, coffer-ed ceiling in the dining room with built-ins. The Master bedroom has cathedral ceilings and a studio/
LISTING CLOSED: 06/19/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Robert Blosio • William Pitt Sothebys International Realty

Property Details for 281 Ponus Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
138389
Days on Market
46
Taxes
$9,548 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1932
Lot Size
0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
Exterior
Clapboard, Shake
School
West
Swimming Pool
None

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Robert Blosio

Sold By William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Leslie Razook

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Building Information for 281 Ponus Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

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$4,984 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,188

Property Taxes

$796

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Ponus Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 74
  • Directions: Frogtown Rd or Jelliff Mill to Ponus
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Dryer
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: TH
Parking
  • Garage: Garage Stalls: 1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2014
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000025-000241-000004
  • Zoning: 200
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Rear Stairs, Terrace
  • Assessment: $614,390
  • Book Msg 2: *** NEW LISTING ***
  • In House Exclusive: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Well
  • Property Type: A
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Oil Tank: Basement
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Heater: Sep/Oil
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Open
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: Other
  • Basement: Crawl, Unfinished, Full
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Hardwood
  • Heat Zone: 2
  • Heating: FHA, Rad/HW
  • Walls: Dry Wall, Plaster
  • Windows: Screens
  • Rooms: 6
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 10.7x5.3
  • Length: Bath
  • Length: 10.7
  • Width: 5.3
  • Dimensions: 10.7 x 5.3
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 56.71
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 16.7x12.9
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Wainscotin
  • Length: 16.7
  • Width: 12.9
  • Dimensions: 16.7 x 12.9
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 215.43
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 10.10x18.9
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Width: Coffrd Cl
  • Length: 10.1
  • Width: 18.9
  • Dimensions: 10.1 x 18.9
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 190.89
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 13.10x19.11
  • Length: Marble
  • Length: 13.1
  • Width: 19.11
  • Dimensions: 13.1 x 19.11
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 250.34
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 20.2x21.5
  • Length: 20.2
  • Width: 21.5
  • Dimensions: 20.2 x 21.5
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 434.3
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 17.10x16.1
  • Length: Cthdrl Cl
  • Width: Bath
  • Length: 17.1
  • Width: 16.1
  • Dimensions: 17.1 x 16.1
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 275.31
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 20.5x10.9
  • Length: 20.5
  • Width: 10.9
  • Dimensions: 20.5 x 10.9
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 223.45
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 10x8.7
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 8.7
  • Dimensions: 10 x 8.7
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 87.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Studio
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 7.11x18.4
  • Length: 7.11
  • Width: 18.4
  • Dimensions: 7.11 x 18.4
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 130.82
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 13.1x6
  • Length: 13.1
  • Width: 6.0
  • Dimensions: 13.1 x 6
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 78.6
Room 11
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 14
  • Room Level: Upper
Agent
Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • List Office Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Office Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • Listing Member Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Member Fax: (203) 966-8457
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100102
  • Listing Office Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Office Email: mriley@wpsir.com
  • Listing Office Fax: (203) 972-6123
  • Listing Office Phone: (203) 966-2633
  • Listing Office Short Id: 15
  • Selling Agency Id: 20100904210358742154000000
  • Selling Member Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Selling Member Fax: (203) 972-6123
  • Selling Member Short Id: 100875
  • Selling Office Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Selling Office Email: mriley@wpsir.com
  • Selling Office Fax: (203) 972-6123
  • Selling Office Phone: (203) 966-2633
  • Selling Office Short Id: 15
  • ListingMemberName: Robert Blosio
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 249-7164
  • SellingMemberName: Leslie Razook
  • SellingMemberPhone: (203) 918-4452
  • SellingOfficeName: William Pitt Sothebys International Realty

Property History for 281 Ponus Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #552173002

$824,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #552173002

$824,000

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

Public Records for 281 Ponus Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$526,400Additions$257,880Total$784,280
Tax Record2024$13,090 ($1,091 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,151 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,151 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt846 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932Zoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0025 B:241 L:00004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 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
Private - PK to 9
Rating
School
Distance
West School
PublicPK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

New Canaan Country School
PrivatePK to 9

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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