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6 beds5,731 sqft
550 Brookside Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
2002Year Built
$374/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Down a private drive, though graceful entry gates, you approach a classic colonial built to the highest standards by luxury award winning firm, Girouard Associates. This elegant home offers designer decorated rooms, coffered ceilings, gas fireplaces and 4 gracious levels of living space. Bright 2-story foyer welcomes guests with natural light, chef's kitchen, adjoining breakfast room with French doors leading to the stone terrace with pool, spa, built-in BBQ and fireplace all surrounded by mature...Down a private drive, though graceful entry gates, you approach a classic colonial built to the highest standards by luxury award winning firm, Girouard Associates. This elegant home offers designer decorated rooms, coffered ceilings, gas fireplaces and 4 gracious levels of living space. Bright 2-story foyer welcomes guests with natural light, chef's kitchen, adjoining breakfast room with French doors leading to the stone terrace with pool, spa, built-in BBQ and fireplace all surrounded by mature landscaping and flowering plants. Six bedrooms including a master suite with walk in closet, spa bath and separate office/sitting room. Only 8 minutes to Darien train station. Smart home combining Savant & Lutron technology with interior/exterior surround system to entertain and enjoy in style.
  • Listed by: Jaime Sneddon • William Pitt Sothebys International Realty
  • Listed by: Kendall Sneddon • William Pitt Sothebys International Realty
Listing closed: 08/24/2018 12:00 AM • Source: NEWCANAAN, MLS#: 142130

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Jaime Sneddon; William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Kendall Sneddon

Sold By Houlihan Lawrence, Julie Peters

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Property Information for 550 Brookside Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $26,627 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • School: South
  • Swimming Pool: Heated, In-Ground
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 73
  • Buyer Zip Code: 06840
  • Directions: White Oak Shade to Brookside
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Self Clean Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop w/Grill, Central Vac
  • Miles To Station: 1 - 2 Miles
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: TH
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
  • Garage: # Openers: 3
  • Garage: Garage Stalls: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Hoa: Homeowner Assoc: No
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000036-000054-000014
  • Zoning: 2
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Generator, Workshop, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub, Terrace, Rear Stairs, Pool Spa, Lawn Sprinkler, Heated Pool
  • Assessment: $1,597,330
  • Book Msg 2: *** PRICE REDUCED ***
  • Exclusions: Contact LB
  • 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: None
  • Roof: Wood
Interior Features
  • Additional Sq Ft: 1,300.00
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: Walkup
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, W/W Carpet, Marble, Hardwood
  • Heat Zone: 6+
  • Heating: FHA
  • Walls: Dry Wall
  • Windows: Thermal
  • Rooms: 16
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 25x13
  • Length: Two Story
  • Width: Wood Panel
  • Length: 25.0
  • Width: 13.0
  • Dimensions: 25 x 13
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 325.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 16x18
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Frnch Door
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 18.0
  • Dimensions: 16 x 18
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 288.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 15x16
  • Length: Btlr Pntry
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 16.0
  • Dimensions: 15 x 16
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 240.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 22x16.5
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Coffrd Cl
  • Length: 22.0
  • Width: 16.5
  • Dimensions: 22 x 16.5
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 363.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 15x14
  • Area: DA
  • Length: Granite
  • Width: Island
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 14.0
  • Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 210.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 16x13
  • Area: Frnch Door
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Width: Coffrd Cl
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 13.0
  • Dimensions: 16 x 13
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 208.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 10x12.5
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: Built-Ins
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 12.5
  • Dimensions: 10 x 12.5
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 125.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 23x15.5
  • Area: Sitting Rm
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: W/I Closet
  • Remarks: Feature: Sit Rm
  • Length: 23.0
  • Width: 15.5
  • Dimensions: 23 x 15.5
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 356.5
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 17x15.5
  • Length: Bath
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 15.5
  • Dimensions: 17 x 15.5
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 263.5
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 15.5x16
  • Length: Bath
  • Length: 15.5
  • Width: 16.0
  • Dimensions: 15.5 x 16
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 248.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 17x12
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: W/I Closet
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 17 x 12
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 204.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 16.5x22
  • Length: Bath
  • Length: 16.5
  • Width: 22.0
  • Dimensions: 16.5 x 22
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 363.0
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: 3
  • Length X Width: 27x21
  • Area: W/I Closet
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: Built-Ins
  • Length: 27.0
  • Width: 21.0
  • Dimensions: 27 x 21
  • Level: 3
  • Area: 567.0
Room 14
  • Room Type: Playroom
  • Room Level: L
  • Length X Width: 49x27.5
  • Area: Walk Out
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: FP
  • Length: 49.0
  • Width: 27.5
  • Dimensions: 49 x 27.5
  • Level: L
  • Area: 1347.5
Agent
Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • Co Listing Member Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Co Listing Member Short Id: 100840
  • Co Listing Office Address: 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Co Listing Office Email: mriley@wpsir.com
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (203) 972-6123
  • Co Listing Office Short Id: 15
  • 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) 391-5710
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100763
  • 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: 20150218193155274121000000
  • Selling Member Short Id: PETE10
  • Selling Office Address: 780 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
  • Selling Office Email: jeffkelly@houlihanlawrence.com
  • Selling Office Fax: (203) 656-2053
  • Selling Office Phone: (203) 655-8238
  • Selling Office Short Id: HLDarien
  • ListingMemberName: Jaime Sneddon
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 219-3769
  • SellingMemberName: Julie Peters
  • SellingOfficeName: Houlihan Lawrence

Property History for 550 Brookside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1296339847

$2,145,000—
Aug 20, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #629909174

$2,145,000—
Aug 20, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #630406281

$2,145,000

-2.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1296339847

$2,145,000
08/20/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #629909174

$2,145,000
08/20/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #630406281

$2,145,000

-2.9% / yr

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

Public Records for 550 Brookside Road

Taxable ValueLand$75,010Additions-Total$75,010
Tax Record2025$1,781 ($148 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningA3CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNWLK M:5 B:60 L:20

Schools near 550 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

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: 550 Brookside Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,145,000
6
5,731
87,120
$1,525,000
–
–
–
20,038
$3,275,000
6
7
6,422
87,556
–
3
3.5
2,635
44,431
$375,000
5
3,131
50,094
$375,000
5
2.5
3,131
50,094

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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Jaime Sneddon; William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Kendall Sneddon

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