Last Sold Price
5 beds8,811 sqft$352/sqft
740 West Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Description

Architecturally significant 1930's brick Williamsburg colonial offered for the first time in 20 years, this stately home with floor to ceiling Jeffersonian windows captures views of the bucolic 4 + ac. w/mature specimen trees, grand terrace, formal garden w/octagonal ''summer house'', & pool w/pool house. The integrity of design & detail continues throughout this 5 bdrm/5 bath home & are consistent of the period including 10' ceilings, front to back entrance hall w/ 9' French doors, multiple bay...Architecturally significant 1930's brick Williamsburg colonial offered for the first time in 20 years, this stately home with floor to ceiling Jeffersonian windows captures views of the bucolic 4 + ac. w/mature specimen trees, grand terrace, formal garden w/octagonal ''summer house'', & pool w/pool house. The integrity of design & detail continues throughout this 5 bdrm/5 bath home & are consistent of the period including 10' ceilings, front to back entrance hall w/ 9' French doors, multiple bay seating areas, original trim & plaster details. The 1st fl. includes elegant formal DR, LR & library w/fireplaces, kitchen, family rm & butler's pantry. Master suite on 2nd fl w/bay seating area & FPL, marble bth, dressing rm, office w/built-ins. Add'l amenities include playrm w/theater on 3rd fl.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/10/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan C. O'Rourke • Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC
  2. Listed by Judy Dunn • Houlihan Lawrence

Property Details for 740 West Road

Status
MLS #
144072
Days on Market
241
Taxes
$46,822 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
4.43 AC / 192,970 SF
Exterior
Brick
School
West
Swimming Pool
Heated, In-Ground

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,500,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

101.5%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC, Susan C. O'Rourke; Houlihan Lawrence, Judy Dunn

Sold By William Pitt Sothebys International Realty, Leslie Razook

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Building Information for 740 West Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size4.43 AC / 192,970 SF

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$19,659 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,757

Property Taxes

$3,902

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 740 West Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 74
  • Bus: yes
  • Buyer Zip Code: 10021
  • Directions: West Road
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Self Clean Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Microwave, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Miles To Station: 2.00
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
  • Garage: Garage Stalls: 5
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Hoa: Homeowner Assoc: No
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000028-000027-000081
  • Zoning: 4
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Generator, Whirlpool Tub, Terrace, Pool House, Rear Stairs, Pool Spa, Heated Pool
  • Assessment: $2,566,970
  • Book Msg 2: *** NEW LISTING ***
  • Exclusions: See listing agents
  • In House Exclusive: No
  • Lvl/Source: town
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Front, Well
  • Property Type: A
  • Real Estate Owned: No
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Oil Tank: Above Ground
  • Sewer: Rear, Septic
  • Water Heater: Sep/Oil
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Open
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: Other, Walkup
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, W/W Carpet, Marble, Hardwood
  • Heat Zone: 6+
  • Heating: Rad/HW
  • Walls: Dry Wall, Wood Panel, Plaster
  • Windows: Screens, Storm
  • Rooms: 13
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 40 X 13
  • Length: Frnch Door
  • Length: 40.0
  • Width: 13.0
  • Dimensions: 40 x 13
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 520.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 25 X 19
  • Length: Bay Wndw
  • Width: FP
  • Length: 25.0
  • Width: 19.0
  • Dimensions: 25 x 19
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 475.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 16 X 12
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 16 x 12
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 192.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 22 X 17
  • Length: Bay Wndw
  • Width: FP
  • Length: 22.0
  • Width: 17.0
  • Dimensions: 22 x 17
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 374.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 19 X 15
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Wood Panel
  • Length: 19.0
  • Width: 15.0
  • Dimensions: 19 x 15
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 285.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 25 X 14
  • Area: Frnch Door
  • Length: Btlr Pntry
  • Width: Eat In
  • Length: 25.0
  • Width: 14.0
  • Dimensions: 25 x 14
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 350.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 24 X 17
  • Area: Sitting Rm
  • Length: Bay Wndw
  • Width: FP
  • Remarks: Feature: Sit Rm
  • Length: 24.0
  • Width: 17.0
  • Dimensions: 24 x 17
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 408.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 21 x 17
  • Area: Bath
  • Length: Bay Wndw
  • Width: FP
  • Length: 21.0
  • Width: 17.0
  • Dimensions: 21 x 17
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 357.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 19 X 15
  • Length: Bath
  • Length: 19.0
  • Width: 15.0
  • Dimensions: 19 x 15
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 285.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 16 X 12
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 16 x 12
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 192.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: 3
  • Length X Width: 16 X 12
  • Length: Bath
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 16 x 12
  • Level: 3
  • Area: 192.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 15 X 12
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 180.0
Room 13
  • Room Type: Playroom
  • Room Level: 3
  • Length X Width: 40 X 17
  • Length: 40.0
  • Width: 17.0
  • Dimensions: 40 x 17
  • Level: 3
  • Area: 680.0
Room 14
  • Room Type: Studio
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 16 X 31
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 31.0
  • Dimensions: 16 x 31
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 496.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • Co Listing Member Address: 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Co Listing Member Short Id: 100043
  • Co Listing Member Url: www.bhrealestate.com
  • Co Listing Office Address: 161 Elm Street, Box 845, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Co Listing Office Email: djenkins@houlihanlawrence.com
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (203) 972-6875
  • Co Listing Office Short Id: 2
  • List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • List Office Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Office Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • Listing Member Address: 93 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Member Short Id: 00365
  • Listing Office Address: 93 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Office Fax: (203) 966-4062
  • Listing Office Phone: (000) 000-0000
  • Listing Office Short Id: 20
  • 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: Susan C. O'Rourke
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 979-1181
  • SellingMemberName: Leslie Razook
  • SellingMemberPhone: (203) 918-4452
  • SellingOfficeName: William Pitt Sothebys International Realty

Property History for 740 West Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1416394533

$3,100,000
Sep 11, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681059508

$3,100,000
Sep 11, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681059508

$3,100,000

+2.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1416394533

$3,100,000
09/11/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681059508

$3,100,000
09/11/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681059508

$3,100,000

+2.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 740 West Road

Taxable ValueLand$892,430Additions$2,227,260Total$3,119,690
Tax Record2025$52,068 ($4,339 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6Total Finished SqFt9,731 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,731 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,373 SqFtStories3Lot Size192,971 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930Zoning4ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0028 B:027 L:00081

Schools near 740 West 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
Rating
School
Distance
West School
PublicPK 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: 740 West Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$3,100,000
5
8,811
192,970
$1
5
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174,240
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6
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6,500
174,240

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