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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,078 sqft

554 Valley Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.19 acresLot Size
1936Year Built
$297/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Timeless charm with sophisticated elegance. Fabulous reminiscent retreat with modern renovations. Five bedrooms ,five full baths,six fireplaces. Professional grade appliances in kitchen with eat- in light filled breakfast area. Play piano in the gracious living room flanked by built-ins or cozy up in library surrounded by books. Entertain in spacious family room which opens by way of French doors to breathtaking bluestone patio framed by newly landscaped garden and expansive green space. Freshly...Timeless charm with sophisticated elegance. Fabulous reminiscent retreat with modern renovations. Five bedrooms ,five full baths,six fireplaces. Professional grade appliances in kitchen with eat- in light filled breakfast area. Play piano in the gracious living room flanked by built-ins or cozy up in library surrounded by books. Entertain in spacious family room which opens by way of French doors to breathtaking bluestone patio framed by newly landscaped garden and expansive green space. Freshly painted ,floors refinished, master bath completely remodeled . Move in ready.
  • Listed by: Laura Edmonds • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 05/04/2020 12:00 AM • Source: NEWCANAAN, MLS#: 143744
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,355,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence, Laura Edmonds

Sold By Houlihan Lawrence, Tom Reed

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Property Information for 554 Valley Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $16,366 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Exterior: Shingle
  • School: East
  • Swimming Pool: None

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 2.19 AC / 95,396 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 73
  • Bus: yes
  • Buyer Zip Code: 06878
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway, Exit 38, north Rte. 123, right Rte. 106, left Valley Road to #554 on left.
  • Equipment Included: Cooktop w/Grill, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: Attached, Detached
  • Garage: Garage Stalls: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Hoa: Homeowner Assoc: No
  • Tax Year: 2019

Property

Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000045-000107-000060
  • Zoning: 200
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Rear Stairs, Wet Bar, Terrace, Shed
  • Assessment: $897,260
  • Book Msg 2: *** NEW LISTING ***
  • Exclusions: on record,blue book case in librarySee LB
  • In House Exclusive: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Town/City
  • Property Type: A
  • Real Estate Owned: Yes
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Oil Tank: Basement
  • Sewer: Front, Septic
  • Water Heater: Sep/Oil

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Porch: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Additional Sq Ft: 500.00
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: Other
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Walkout, Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heat Zone: 3
  • Heating: Rad/HW
  • Walls: D/P
  • Windows: Partial
  • Rooms: 10
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 13x6
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 6.0
  • Dimensions: 13 x 6
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 78.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 22x15
  • Area: Wood Panel
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Built-Ins
  • Length: 22.0
  • Width: 15.0
  • Dimensions: 22 x 15
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 330.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 17x14
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Built-Ins
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 14.0
  • Dimensions: 17 x 14
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 238.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 24x15
  • Area: Frnch Door
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Built-Ins
  • Length: 24.0
  • Width: 15.0
  • Dimensions: 24 x 15
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 360.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 17x15
  • Area: Eat In
  • Length: Island
  • Width: Wndw Seat
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 15.0
  • Dimensions: 17 x 15
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 255.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 15x14
  • Area: Frnch Door
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Bath
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 14.0
  • Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 210.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Solarium
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 12x10
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 10.0
  • Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 120.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 14x10
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: W/I Closet
  • Length: 14.0
  • Width: 10.0
  • Dimensions: 14 x 10
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 140.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 20x15
  • Area: Bath
  • Length: FP
  • Width: W/I Closet
  • Length: 20.0
  • Width: 15.0
  • Dimensions: 20 x 15
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 300.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 14x10
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Length: 14.0
  • Width: 10.0
  • Dimensions: 14 x 10
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 140.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 17x13
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 13.0
  • Dimensions: 17 x 13
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 221.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 15x12
  • Length: Bath
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 180.0
Room 13
  • Room Type: Playroom
  • Room Level: L
  • Length X Width: 21x12
  • Area: Walk Out
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Width: FP
  • Length: 21.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 21 x 12
  • Level: L
  • Area: 252.0
Room 14
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: L
  • Length X Width: 17x12
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 17 x 12
  • Level: L
  • Area: 204.0

Agent

Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • Listing Member Address: 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100809
  • Listing Office Address: 161 Elm Street, Box 845, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Office Email: djenkins@houlihanlawrence.com
  • Listing Office Fax: (203) 972-6875
  • Listing Office Phone: (203) 966-3507
  • Listing Office Short Id: 2
  • Selling Agency Id: 20100904210359049921000000
  • Selling Member Short Id: 00507
  • Selling Office Address: 161 Elm Street, Box 845, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Selling Office Email: djenkins@houlihanlawrence.com
  • Selling Office Fax: (203) 972-6875
  • Selling Office Phone: (203) 966-3507
  • Selling Office Short Id: 2
  • ListingMemberName: Laura Edmonds
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 979-1831
  • SellingMemberName: Tom Reed
  • SellingMemberPhone: (646) 420-5268
  • SellingOfficeName: Houlihan Lawrence

Property History for 554 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674285575

$1,210,000—
Apr 28, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1392828555

$1,210,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674285575

$1,210,000
04/28/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1392828555

$1,210,000

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

Public Records for 554 Valley Road

Taxable Value

Land

$588,000

Additions

$482,440
Total$1,070,440

Tax Record

2025

$17,866 ($1,489 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

5

Total Finished SqFt

4,078 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,078 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

2,116 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

95,396 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1936

Year Renovated

1936

Zoning

2AC

County

WESTERN CONNECTICUT

APN

NCAN M:0045 B:107 L:00060

Schools near 554 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
Rating
School
Distance
East 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: 554 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,210,000
5
4,078
95,396
$1,625,000
5
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93,654
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