Last Sold Price
4 beds2,959 sqft$422/sqft
87 Gerdes Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Description

Conveniently situated on a quiet tree-lined road near the heart of New Canaan, this beautifully updated, energy efficient and spacious 4 bedroom/3.5 bath colonial spans almost 3,000 square feet, keeping all bedrooms on the second level and the main level ideal for entertaining, with a great abundance of storage throughout the house. Nestled on 2.01 manicured flat acres, this home is flanked with superb natural light from every angle and has a brand new irrigation system for easy lawn maintenance....Conveniently situated on a quiet tree-lined road near the heart of New Canaan, this beautifully updated, energy efficient and spacious 4 bedroom/3.5 bath colonial spans almost 3,000 square feet, keeping all bedrooms on the second level and the main level ideal for entertaining, with a great abundance of storage throughout the house. Nestled on 2.01 manicured flat acres, this home is flanked with superb natural light from every angle and has a brand new irrigation system for easy lawn maintenance. The finished lower level is perfect for a playroom, movie room, gym or office. The property boasts a state of the art solar panel system and an open concept kitchen accented by top of the line stainless steel appliances by Viking. The heated in-ground saltwater pool and patio setup elevates this house to a new level. The property offers a full backup generator, close proximity to local dining, shopping and schools, plus walking distance to the beautiful Waveny Park and the YMCA. If commuting to New York City requires accommodation, the New Canaan Metro-North station is only 6 minutes away, the Darien Station merely 9 minutes away and easy access to both the Merritt Parkway and the I-95. Experience this turn-key, move-in ready home today!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/05/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tommy Soto • Douglas Elliman of Connecticut
    P: (917) 557-3625 C: (917) 557-3625 MRTRS01@gmail.com

Property Details for 87 Gerdes Road

Status
MLS #
170314383
Days on Market
55
Taxes
$13,287 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
2.01 AC / 87,555 SF
Basement Description
Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Apartment, Liveable Space, Storage
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage, Paved, On Street Parking
Swimming Pool
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,625,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

103.7%

New Canaan, CT

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,625,000 | 216 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
1
Acres
$1,318,500 | 131 Marvin Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,919,000 | 262 Marvin Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Bedrooms
3,148
Square Feet
1.17
Acres
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Sold 05/14/25

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Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
2,569
Square Feet
0.38
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman of Connecticut, Tommy Soto

Sold By Higgins Group Bedford Square, Lisa L Jones

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Building Information for 87 Gerdes Road

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size2.01 AC / 87,555 SF

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$7,461 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,354

Property Taxes

$1,107

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 87 Gerdes Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway South Exit 37 - Straight off exit to Gerdes Road or South Avenue to Gerdes Road.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.121826
  • Longitude: -73.479454
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Library, Paddle Tennis, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $13,287
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Underground Sprinkler
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Subzero, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Mud Room
  • Room Count: 0
  • Rooms Total: 8
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4635
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 660
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2299
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 185793
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2299.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2959.0
  • Zoning: 200
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Active Solar, Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Solar
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 87 Gerdes Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681707969

$1,250,000
Sep 24, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1418075107

$1,250,000

+4.0% / yr

Dec 4, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1277720498

$1,120,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681707969

$1,250,000
09/24/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1418075107

$1,250,000

+4.0% / yr

12/04/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1277720498

$1,120,000

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

Public Records for 87 Gerdes Road

Taxable ValueLand$553,630Additions$390,880Total$944,510
Tax Record2025$15,764 ($1,314 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,299 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,299 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,056 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,556 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962Zoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0036 B:055 L:000K1

Schools near 87 Gerdes 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
South 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: 87 Gerdes Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,250,000
4
2,959
87,555
$1,050,000
4
2,214
104,979
$1,100,000
4
2,446
44,431
$1,345,000
5
4,302
52,272
$1,250,000
4
2,208
43,560
3
1.5
2,268
87,556

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