Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,034 sqft

498 Valley Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.82 acresLot Size
1792Year Built
$492/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to Sugar Hill Farm! This chic, vintage home offers the perfect combination of character and contemporary style having been tastefully renovated and added onto by the previous owner. The floor plan meanders from the front entryway, to Dining and Living rooms, back to the Kitchen featuring a SubZero refrigerator and Forno Galiano 8-burner gas range, Great Room with a stunning fireplace that walks out to an inviting bluestone terrace, then on to another large family room on the first floor (optional...Welcome to Sugar Hill Farm! This chic, vintage home offers the perfect combination of character and contemporary style having been tastefully renovated and added onto by the previous owner. The floor plan meanders from the front entryway, to Dining and Living rooms, back to the Kitchen featuring a SubZero refrigerator and Forno Galiano 8-burner gas range, Great Room with a stunning fireplace that walks out to an inviting bluestone terrace, then on to another large family room on the first floor (optional 4th bedroom with full bath). The second floor primary is truly a suite; featuring a large, sunny bed chamber with built-ins, an enviable walk in closet with tons of storage and a huge bathroom with double sinks, a large soaking tub
Listing Agents
  1. Christine Saxe

    Christine Saxe

    Listing Agent

    Compass Connecticut LLC

    P: (203) 273-1548

    M: (203) 273-1548

  2. Amanda Bryan

    Amanda Bryan

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass Connecticut LLC

    P: (203) 246-1064

    M: (203) 246-1064

Listing closed: 08/01/2024 12:00 AM • Source: NEWCANAAN, MLS#: 147274

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,150,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

New Canaan, CT

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4
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Square Feet
2.28
Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Sold By William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Jaime Sneddon

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Principal and Interest

$10,597

Property Taxes

$1,713

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Property Information for 498 Valley Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $20,550 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • School: East
  • Swimming Pool: None

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1792
  • Lot Size: 1.82 AC / 79,279 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 73
  • Bus: Yes
  • Buyer Zip Code: 06807
  • Directions: GPS Searchable
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Security System, Refrigerator, Range
  • House Dir: E
  • Miles To Station: 3.00
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Hoa: Homeowner Assoc: No
  • Tax Year: 2023

Property

Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000045-000107-000006
  • Zoning: 2AC
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Generator, Terrace, Lawn Sprinkler
  • Assessment: $1,085,000
  • Exclusions: See LA
  • Lvl/Source: Town Record
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Town/City
  • Property Type: A
  • Real Estate Owned: No
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Oil Tank: Basement
  • Sewer: Septic

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Wood
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: Walkup
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
  • Heat Zone: 4
  • Heating: FHA, Rad/HW
  • Walls: Dry Wall, Plaster
  • Windows: Screens, Storm
  • Rooms: 9
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Remarks: Walk out to Large Terrace
  • Length: 23.5
  • Width: 15.0
  • Dimensions: 23.5 x 15
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 352.5
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 15.5
  • Width: 18.5
  • Dimensions: 15.5 x 18.5
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 286.75
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 24.11
  • Width: 13.5
  • Dimensions: 24.11 x 13.5
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 325.49
Room 5
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Remarks: Walk out to Large Terrace
  • Length: 17.1
  • Width: 20.1
  • Dimensions: 17.1 x 20.1
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 343.71
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 28.0
  • Width: 16.1
  • Dimensions: 28 x 16.1
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 450.8
Room 7
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 13.2
  • Width: 8.2
  • Dimensions: 13.2 x 8.2
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 108.24
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Remarks: Stunning Primary Suite w/Large Closet & Bath
  • Length: 19.4
  • Width: 22.8
  • Dimensions: 19.4 x 22.8
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 442.32
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Length: 21.11
  • Width: 18.8
  • Dimensions: 21.11 x 18.8
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 396.87
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Length: 12.4
  • Width: 15.3
  • Dimensions: 12.4 x 15.3
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 189.72
Room 11
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Length: 6.2
  • Width: 12.7
  • Dimensions: 6.2 x 12.7
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 78.74

Agent

Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • Co Listing Member Short Id: BRIG10
  • Co Listing Office Email: mlsteam@compass.com
  • Co Listing Office Short Id: 0000
  • List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • Listing Member Address: CT
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100586
  • Listing Office Email: mlsteam@compass.com
  • Listing Office Phone: (203) 423-3100
  • Listing Office Short Id: 0000
  • Selling Agency Id: 20100904210358742154000000
  • Selling Member Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Selling Member Fax: (203) 391-5710
  • Selling Member Short Id: 100763
  • 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: Christine Saxe
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 273-1548
  • SellingMemberName: Jaime Sneddon
  • SellingMemberPhone: (203) 219-3769
  • SellingOfficeName: William Pitt Sothebys International Realty

Property History for 498 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1538933386

$1,985,000

+1.4% / yr

Mar 18, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #286558847

$1,637,000

+3.5% / yr

May 15, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120001126

$1,295,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1538933386

$1,985,000

+1.4% / yr

03/18/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #286558847

$1,637,000

+3.5% / yr

05/15/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120001126

$1,295,000

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

Public records

498 Valley Road

Beds

3

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,034 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,034 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

936 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 498 Valley 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 - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East School
PublicK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

Connecticut Friends School
PrivateK to 8

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: 498 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,985,000
4
4,034
79,279
$1,625,000
5
3,679
93,654
$3,995,000
5
6,629
97,138
$1
–
–
–
98,881
$1,860,000
5
4,298
91,476
$1,210,000
5
4,078
95,396

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