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Last Sold Price
5 beds7,200 sqft$382/sqft
8 River Wind Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.04 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$382/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

New Constructio W/9 Ft Ceilings & 6 Fireplaces Located On A Quiet Cul-De-Sac With Two Acres Of Wooded Land. Oversized Third Floor Bonus Room And Additional Sun Room With Walls Ofglass & Fireplace. Extra High Ceiling On Lower Level W/FpNew Constructio W/9 Ft Ceilings & 6 Fireplaces Located On A Quiet Cul-De-Sac With Two Acres Of Wooded Land. Oversized Third Floor Bonus Room And Additional Sun Room With Walls Ofglass & Fireplace. Extra High Ceiling On Lower Level W/Fp
  • Listed by: Joan Allocca 203.858.1700 jallocca@bhsusa.com • Halstead Property
  • Listed by: Joan Allocca 203.858.1700 jallocca@bhsusa.com
Listing closed: 03/04/2003 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 98112172

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,400,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

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Property Information for 8 River Wind Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $19,389 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 2.04 AC / 88,862 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Ponus Ridge North Right On Lakewind To River Wind
  • Elementary School: WEST
  • High School: NEW CANAAN
  • Latitude: 41.169918
  • Longitude: -73.53941
  • Middle Jr High School: SAXE
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Fee Amount: 0
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2002-June 2003
  • Property Tax: $19,389
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 12
  • Rooms Total: 14
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 16.6
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 16.6
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 19
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 20
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: CREAM
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 12536
  • New Construction Type: Under Construction
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Sq Ft Source: Owner
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 6716
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Sloping Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 184432
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7200.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 7200.0
  • Zoning: 2 ACRE
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 8 River Wind Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120000662

$2,750,000
Mar 4, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120000662

$2,750,000

+55.4% / yr

Apr 18, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91050396

$775,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120000662

$2,750,000
03/04/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120000662

$2,750,000

+55.4% / yr

04/18/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91050396

$775,000

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

Public Records for 8 River Wind Road

Taxable ValueLand$738,150Additions$1,524,740Total$2,262,890
Tax Record2025$37,768 ($3,147 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt6,716 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,716 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,749 SqFtStories3Lot Size88,862 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2000Zoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0028 B:025 L:00048

Schools near 8 River Wind 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: 8 River Wind Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,750,000
5
7,200
88,862
$1,175,000
4
3,190
116,740
5
3.5
3,932
91,476
4
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87,120
$4,595,000
6
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$2,275,000
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5,626
127,630

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