81 Valley Road

Closed 11/12/12

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,999,000

9 beds11 baths7,339 sqft

81 Valley Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Single FamilyProperty Type

8.69 acresLot Size

1801Year Built

$409/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Majestic and Historic Mansion gracefully sited on 8.5 acres. Enter from New Canaan or Wilton to experience the grandeur of this fine estate. The main house boasts oversized formal rooms and update conveniences. Granite kitchen and state of the art media room provide exceptional amenities. Newly renovated 2 bedroom guest cottage, gardens and pool house complete this estate on the picturesque Silvermine River.Majestic and Historic Mansion gracefully sited on 8.5 acres. Enter from New Canaan or Wilton to experience the grandeur of this fine estate. The main house boasts oversized formal rooms and update conveniences. Granite kitchen and state of the art media room provide exceptional amenities. Newly renovated 2 bedroom guest cottage, gardens and pool house complete this estate on the picturesque Silvermine River.

Listed by: Wendy Brainard • William Raveis Real Estate

Listing closed: 11/12/2012 12:00 AM • Source: NEWCANAAN, MLS#: 133817

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,970,797

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

a front view of a house with a yard table and chairs

1/45

$3,800,000

Sold 10/18/24

6
Bedrooms: 11
Bathrooms: 6,783
Square Feet: 2.38
Acres

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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6,749
Square Feet: 2.06
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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7,037
Square Feet: 2
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$2,750,000

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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6,373
Square Feet: 4.02
Acres

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$2,775,000

Sold 09/30/25

6
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6,280
Square Feet: 2.6
Acres

882 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

$2,970,797

Sold 05/12/26

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Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 6,700
Square Feet: 2
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$2,900,875

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4
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6,528
Square Feet: 1.26
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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8,061
Square Feet: 2.39
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Bathrooms: 7,307
Square Feet: 2
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152 Long Lots Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Wendy Brainard

Sold By Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC, Becky Munro

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Property Information for 81 Valley Road

Property Details

Taxes: $13,574 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Federal
County: Fairfield County
Exterior: Clapboard
School: Other
Swimming Pool: Heated, In-Ground

Building Information

Year Built: 1801
Lot Size: 8.69 AC / 378,536 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Absolute Longitude: 73
Bus: no

Directions: East on Silvermine Road, Right onto Valley Road, 81 entrance on the Right
Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Self Clean Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Ceiling Fan
Miles To Station: 3.00
Negotiate: LB
Station: NC

Parking

Garage: Attached, Detached
Garage: Garage Stalls: 5

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2012

Property

Lot Information

Parcel Id: 0044-0115-0018-00000
Zoning: 2A

Property and Assessments

Amenities: Guest House, Wet Bar, Terrace, River, Media Room, Heated Pool
Assessment: $964,300

Exclusions: see list,Taxes Wilton: $55,920. NC $13,100
In House Exclusive: No
Lvl/Source: cottage
New Construction: No
Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
Water: Town/City
Property Type: A

Utilities

Fuel: Oil
Oil Tank: Above Ground

Sewer: Septic
Water Heater: Sep/Oil

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Porch: Heated
Roof: Slate

Interior Features

Additional Sq Ft: 1,200.00
Air Conditioning: Central

Attic: Walkup
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Heat Zone: 6+
Heating: FHA
Walls: Dry Wall, Wood Panel, Plaster
Windows: Storm
Rooms: 18

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1

Length X Width: 32x17
Length: FP
Length: 32.0
Width: 17.0
Dimensions: 32 x 17
Level: 1
Area: 544.0

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: 1

Length X Width: 19.5x19
Length: FP
Length: 19.5
Width: 19.0
Dimensions: 19.5 x 19
Level: 1
Area: 370.5

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: 1

Length X Width: 29x23
Area: Pantry
Length: Granite
Width: Btlr Pntry
Length: 29.0
Width: 23.0
Dimensions: 29 x 23
Level: 1
Area: 667.0

Room 4

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: 1

Length X Width: 24.5x18.5
Length: FP
Width: Cthdrl Cl
Length: 24.5
Width: 18.5
Dimensions: 24.5 x 18.5
Level: 1
Area: 453.25

Room 5

Room Type: Library
Room Level: 1

Length X Width: 16x12
Length: FP
Width: Built-Ins
Length: 16.0
Width: 12.0
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Level: 1
Area: 192.0

Room 6

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: 2

Length X Width: 19.5x19
Area: W/I Closet
Length: Bath
Width: FP
Length: 19.5
Width: 19.0
Dimensions: 19.5 x 19
Level: 2
Area: 370.5

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: 2

Length X Width: 18x12.5
Length: Bath
Length: 18.0
Width: 12.5
Dimensions: 18 x 12.5
Level: 2
Area: 225.0

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: 2

Length X Width: 17.5x12
Length: Bath
Length: 17.5
Width: 12.0
Dimensions: 17.5 x 12
Level: 2
Area: 210.0

Room 9

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: 2

Length X Width: 13.5x12
Length: Bath
Length: 13.5
Width: 12.0
Dimensions: 13.5 x 12
Level: 2
Area: 162.0

Room 10

Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Level: 2

Length X Width: 12.5x18.5
Length: Bath
Width: FP
Length: 12.5
Width: 18.5
Dimensions: 12.5 x 18.5
Level: 2
Area: 231.25

Room 11

Room Type: Solarium
Room Level: 1

Length X Width: 26x16
Length: Cthdrl Cl
Width: Frnch Door
Length: 26.0
Width: 16.0
Dimensions: 26 x 16
Level: 1
Area: 416.0

Room 12

Room Type: Study
Room Level: 1

Length X Width: 16x11
Length: 16.0
Width: 11.0
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Level: 1
Area: 176.0

Room 13

Room Type: Bedroom 6
Room Level: 1

Length: Bath
Level: 1

Agent

Agent Information

Agent Interest: No
Co Listing Member Address: CT

Co Listing Member Short Id: 100648
Co Listing Office Address: CT
Co Listing Office Email: train.accounts@gmail.com
Co Listing Office Short Id: 49
List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
Listing Member Address: 4 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Listing Member Fax: (203) 653-1042
Listing Member Short Id: 100252
Listing Office Address: 4 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Listing Office Email: gillian.depalo@raveis.com
Listing Office Fax: (203) 966-0339
Listing Office Phone: (203) 966-3555
Listing Office Short Id: 19
Selling Agency Id: 20100904210359091598000000
Selling Member Address: 102 Rings End, Darien, CT 06820
Selling Member Short Id: 04763
Selling Member Url: http://beckymunro.com
Selling Office Address: 93 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Selling Office Fax: (203) 966-4062
Selling Office Phone: (000) 000-0000
Selling Office Short Id: 20
ListingMemberName: Wendy Brainard
ListingMemberPhone: (203) 253-7790
SellingMemberName: Becky Munro
SellingMemberPhone: (203) 858-6182
SellingOfficeName: Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC

Schools near 81 Valley Road

This home is within New Canaan School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	East School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	1.3 mi
10/10	Saxe Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	2.4 mi
10/10	New Canaan High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.6 mi
NR	Connecticut Friends School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	East School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	1.3 mi
10/10	Saxe Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	2.4 mi
10/10	New Canaan High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.6 mi
NR	Connecticut Friends School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 81 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840	$2,999,000	9	11	7,339	378,536
0 Valley Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840	$770,748	–	–	–	116,741
92 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840	$2,240,000	5	6	5,635	132,858
58 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840	$1,727,230	5	5	3,831	87,120
70 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840	$1,730,000	5	5	5,044	89,733
102 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840	$1,700,000	4	5	5,232	126,324
46 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840	–	2	2	2,144	87,120
358 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT 06897	$760,000	4	3	3,516	121,968
374 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT 06897	$1,100,000	5	3.5	3,933	91,912
193 Old Kings Highway, Wilton, CT 06897	$350,000	2	1	1,244	15,246
360 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT 06897	$2,999,000	7	10	7,325	378,536
364 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT 06897	–	2	2	1,214	87,120
72 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840	$3,800,000	6	11	6,783	103,672
368 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT 06897	$1,255,000	5	4	4,260	87,120

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81 Valley Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

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