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5 beds4,182 sqft$319/sqft
781 Valley Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.15 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$319/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Classic colonial on 2.1 acres featuring extensive frontage on the Silvermine River and much sought after privacy. Family room with fireplace, playroom and rec room with fireplace. Large deck overlooking the river and pretty back yard. Walk-up attic (staircase in front bedroom closet) in addition to a huge storage room off the master bedroom. The first floor bedroom and playroom would make a perfect in-law suite. Excellent value (Assessor's fair market value is $1,462,600)Classic colonial on 2.1 acres featuring extensive frontage on the Silvermine River and much sought after privacy. Family room with fireplace, playroom and rec room with fireplace. Large deck overlooking the river and pretty back yard. Walk-up attic (staircase in front bedroom closet) in addition to a huge storage room off the master bedroom. The first floor bedroom and playroom would make a perfect in-law suite. Excellent value (Assessor's fair market value is $1,462,600)
  • Listed by: Hugh Halsell • Houlihan Lawrence
  • Listed by: Benjie Halsell • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 08/11/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NEWCANAAN, MLS#: 145490

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,665,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

103.6%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence, Hugh Halsell; Houlihan Lawrence, Benjie Halsell

Sold By Houlihan Lawrence, Laura Costigan

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Property Information for 781 Valley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,593 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Exterior: Shingle
  • School: East
  • Swimming Pool: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 2.15 AC / 93,654 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 73
  • Bus: yes
  • Buyer Zip Code: 10001
  • Directions: GPS
  • Equipment Included: Attic Fan, Washer, Standard Oven, Self Clean Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cable TV Conn
  • House Dir: W
  • Miles To Station: 4.00
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
  • Garage: Garage Stalls: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Hoa: Homeowner Assoc: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000045-000118-000134
  • Zoning: 200
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Deck, River
  • Assessment: $1,023,820
  • Lvl/Source: Town Hall
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Town/City
  • Property Type: A
  • Real Estate Owned: No
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Oil Tank: Basement
  • Sewer: Front, Septic
  • Water Heater: Boiler
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Additional Sq Ft: 675.00
  • Air Conditioning: 3 Units
  • Attic: Other, Walkup
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Sub-Floor, W/W Carpet
  • Heat Zone: 4
  • Heating: BBHW
  • Walls: Dry Wall
  • Windows: Screens, Storm
  • Rooms: 10
Room 1
  • Room Type: Entry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 28.0
  • Width: 13.6
  • Dimensions: 28 x 13.6
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 380.8
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 14.6
  • Width: 13.0
  • Dimensions: 14.6 x 13
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 189.8
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 20.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 20 x 12
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 240.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 20.0
  • Width: 15.0
  • Dimensions: 20 x 15
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 300.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Playroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Length: 19.9
  • Width: 13.2
  • Dimensions: 19.9 x 13.2
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 262.68
Room 7
  • Room Type: Rec Rm
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Length: 26.0
  • Width: 26.0
  • Dimensions: 26 x 26
  • Level: L
  • Area: 676.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 17.7
  • Width: 13.0
  • Dimensions: 17.7 x 13
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 230.1
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 15.7
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 15.7 x 12
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 188.4
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Length: 14.1
  • Width: 11.2
  • Dimensions: 14.1 x 11.2
  • Area: 157.92
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Length: 13.2
  • Width: 12.9
  • Dimensions: 13.2 x 12.9
  • Area: 170.28
Agent
Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • Co Listing Member Address: 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Co Listing Member Short Id: 100047
  • Co Listing Member Url: www.houlihanlawrence.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
  • Listing Member Address: licensed in Connecticut, 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100048
  • 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 Address: 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT
  • Selling Member Short Id: 00399
  • Selling Member Url: lauracostigan.houlihanlawrence.com
  • 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: Hugh Halsell
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 801-5322
  • SellingMemberName: Laura Costigan
  • SellingMemberPhone: (203) 253-7707
  • SellingOfficeName: Houlihan Lawrence

Property History for 781 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1471158239

$1,335,000

+182.6% / yr

Jan 14, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327045047

$1

-79.1% / yr

Apr 12, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91049930

$890,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1471158239

$1,335,000

+182.6% / yr

01/14/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327045047

$1

-79.1% / yr

04/12/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91049930

$890,000

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

Public Records for 781 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$588,000Additions$718,550Total$1,306,550
Tax Record2025$21,806 ($1,817 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,182 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,182 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,097 SqFtStories2Lot Size93,654 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1973Zoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0045 B:118 L:00134

Schools near 781 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 781 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,335,000
5
4,182
93,654
$2,400,000
5
7,503
107,593
$1,729,000
5
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87,120
$1,210,000
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3,960
87,555
$825,000
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2,252
91,476
$1,750,000
6
5,302
187,308

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