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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,600 sqft
486 Brookside Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.62 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$429/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning Craftsman style home. Beautiful hardwood floors, sundrenched rooms and an expansive open concept floor plan throughout. Fully appointed Chef's kitchen with Viking 6-burner cooktop and warming drawer, double wall oven, Bosch dishwasher, and Subzero fridge. Just off the kitchen, is a butler's pantry and mudroom with laundry. Dining room features beautiful stone accents and a wall of windows. At the center of this home is a sunlit family room featuring soaring ceilings, natural stone fireplace...Stunning Craftsman style home. Beautiful hardwood floors, sundrenched rooms and an expansive open concept floor plan throughout. Fully appointed Chef's kitchen with Viking 6-burner cooktop and warming drawer, double wall oven, Bosch dishwasher, and Subzero fridge. Just off the kitchen, is a butler's pantry and mudroom with laundry. Dining room features beautiful stone accents and a wall of windows. At the center of this home is a sunlit family room featuring soaring ceilings, natural stone fireplace and wet bar. 2 bedrooms complete the main level including one of the home's two master bedrooms. Upstairs, a luxurious master bedroom retreat with gas fireplace and private deck. Separate sitting area and exercise rooms, His & Hers closets w/dressing area and full bath. Enjoy the sweeping views of the first floor from the open loft/office space as you make your way to the 2 additional bedrooms on this level. The attention to detail extends to the outdoors, with copper roofing details, stone work and carriage style garage doors. Dine al fresco upon the blue stone patio equipped with an outdoor kitchen or cozy up beside the fireplace. Generous backyard space continues with mature plantings , inground pool and 2 stall horse barn. Generac Generator. 400 AMP service. Wine Cellar.
  • Listed by: Matthew Rose 203.470.9115 matthew.rose@snet.net • Keller Williams Realty
  • Listed by: Alexander Watson 203.273.6575 awatson.wei@gmail.com • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 12/08/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170342743

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Matthew Rose; Keller Williams Realty, Alexander Watson

Sold By Keller Williams Prestige Prop., Federico Martinez

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Property Information for 486 Brookside Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $24,346 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 2.62 AC / 114,127 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Exit 37, Gerdes Rd, Onto White Oak Shade, Onto Brookside Rd. #486
  • Elementary School: South
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Latitude: 41.116554
  • Longitude: -73.47267
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $24,346
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, French Doors, Grill, Patio, Stable, Underground Utilities
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Safety Fence
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Interior Features: Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Double-Sink,French Doors,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Wet Bar
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: French Doors,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Dressing Room,Full Bath,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Interior Balcony
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Taupe
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exterior Siding: Hardie Board, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 9742
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Property Info: Horse Property
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4600
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 185787
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4600.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4600.0
  • Zoning: 200
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 486 Brookside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #685496739

$1,975,000

+1.8% / yr

Mar 16, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #193117722

$1,525,000—
Mar 16, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #693117722

$1,525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #685496739

$1,975,000

+1.8% / yr

03/16/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #193117722

$1,525,000
03/16/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #693117722

$1,525,000

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

Public Records for 486 Brookside Road

Taxable ValueLand$171,060Additions$9,110Total$180,170
Tax Record2025$4,277 ($356 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size114,127 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandZoningA3CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNWLK M:5 B:60 L:11A

Schools near 486 Brookside 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
South School
PublicK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 486 Brookside Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,975,000
5
4,600
114,127
$1,730,000
6
7,309
91,476
$1,730,000
–
–
–
87,991
–
3
1
1,110
102,802
$3,850,000
6
5,275
149,410
$1,950,000
4
3,735
91,040

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Matthew Rose; Keller Williams Realty, Alexander Watson

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