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5 beds5,153 sqft
960 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.16 acresLot Size
1850Year Built
$281/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A chic 1850 antique w/5100+sq ft. oozing charm. Situated in the desirable Silvermine area, minutes from the Silvermine Inn, Grey Barns, and Silvermine Art Guild. 1st fl guest bedroom w/ensuite bath adds ease of living. Wide Floorboards, Lovely beams in all public rooms, Venetian Plaster walls in the LR, Lots of windows w/Light streaming in the house all times of the day. Flexible floor plan for individual privacy. All bedrooms have their own baths. Outside: a heated pool, Screened in porch, flowering...A chic 1850 antique w/5100+sq ft. oozing charm. Situated in the desirable Silvermine area, minutes from the Silvermine Inn, Grey Barns, and Silvermine Art Guild. 1st fl guest bedroom w/ensuite bath adds ease of living. Wide Floorboards, Lovely beams in all public rooms, Venetian Plaster walls in the LR, Lots of windows w/Light streaming in the house all times of the day. Flexible floor plan for individual privacy. All bedrooms have their own baths. Outside: a heated pool, Screened in porch, flowering trees, stone walls and gardens and expansive lawn for soccer, lacrosse, and a game of catch. Solar Hot Water System Provides instant/tankless Hot Water on Demand. House is rented thru April 30, 2021. Occupancy available 5/1/2021 Call LB with questions.
  • Listed by: Sherri C. Kielland • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 08/28/2020 12:00 AM • Source: NEWCANAAN, MLS#: 143289

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Property Information for 960 Silvermine Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $20,957 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Exterior: Shingle, Vert Board
  • School: East
  • Swimming Pool: Heated, In-Ground
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Lot Size: 2.16 AC / 94,089 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 73
  • Bus: Yes
  • Buyer Zip Code: 06820
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway, Exit 38, north Rte. 123, right Rte. 106, right Silvermine Road to #960.
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Self Clean Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Range, Disposal, Ceiling Fan
  • Negotiate: LB
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000048-000112-000069
  • Zoning: 300
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: Heated Pool, Pool House, Terrace, Shed
  • Assessment: $1,148,980
  • Book Msg 2: *** PRICE REDUCED ***
  • Exclusions: Ask Listing Broker for List of Inclusions and Exclusions.
  • In House Exclusive: No
  • Lvl/Source: Town Hall
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Town/City
  • Property Type: A
  • Real Estate Owned: No
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Fuel: Fuel Company: Mitchell
  • Oil Tank: Basement
  • Sewer: Rear, Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Enclosed, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: Other
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, W/W Carpet, Stone, Mixed
  • Heat Zone: 4
  • Heating: FHA
  • Walls: D/P
  • Windows: Partial, Thermal
  • Rooms: 12
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 25x19
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Frnch Door
  • Length: 25.0
  • Width: 19.0
  • Dimensions: 25 x 19
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 475.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 16x12
  • Length: Cthdrl Cl
  • Width: Frnch Door
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 16 x 12
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 192.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 15.8x15.8
  • Length: FP
  • Width: Frnch Door
  • Length: 15.8
  • Width: 15.8
  • Dimensions: 15.8 x 15.8
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 249.64
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 27x12.10
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Width: Frnch Door
  • Length: 27.0
  • Width: 12.1
  • Dimensions: 27 x 12.1
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 326.7
Room 5
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 24x12
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Width: Frnch Door
  • Length: 24.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Dimensions: 24 x 12
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 288.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 15x13
  • Length: Bath
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 13.0
  • Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 195.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 11x10
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 10.0
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 110.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 16x16
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Width: W/I Closet
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 16.0
  • Dimensions: 16 x 16
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 256.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 15.5x12.3
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Width: W/I Closet
  • Length: 15.5
  • Width: 12.3
  • Dimensions: 15.5 x 12.3
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 190.65
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 12x15.4
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: Built-Ins
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 15.4
  • Dimensions: 12 x 15.4
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 184.8
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 19x14
  • Area: Dress Rm
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: Built-Ins
  • Length: 19.0
  • Width: 14.0
  • Dimensions: 19 x 14
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 266.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 15.2x9
  • Length: Bath
  • Width: Built-Ins
  • Length: 15.2
  • Width: 9.0
  • Dimensions: 15.2 x 9
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 136.8
Room 13
  • Room Type: Playroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Length X Width: 24x15.4
  • Length: Cthdrl Cl
  • Length: 24.0
  • Width: 15.4
  • Dimensions: 24 x 15.4
  • Level: 2
  • Area: 369.6
Room 14
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 12.10x11
  • Length: 12.1
  • Width: 11.0
  • Dimensions: 12.1 x 11
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 133.1
Room 15
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Length X Width: 12.9x13.4
  • Length: Built-Ins
  • Width: Frnch Door
  • Length: 12.9
  • Width: 13.4
  • Dimensions: 12.9 x 13.4
  • Level: 1
  • Area: 172.86
Agent
Agent Information
  • Agent Interest: No
  • List Agent Board Code: NCBOR
  • List Agent Board Id: 20210812141035994760000000
  • Listing Member Address: 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Listing Member Short Id: 100058
  • 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: 20100904210400654597000000
  • Selling Member Address: CT
  • Selling Member Short Id: 100016
  • Selling Office Address: CT
  • Selling Office Email: train.accounts@gmail.com
  • Selling Office Short Id: 49
  • ListingMemberName: Sherri C. Kielland
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 977-3566
  • SellingMemberName: Non Non
  • SellingOfficeName: Non-Member

Property History for 960 Silvermine Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #680341266

$1,446,000—
Aug 28, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1414708669

$1,446,000

-1.2% / yr

Jun 2, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #160993674

$1,730,000

+27.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #680341266

$1,446,000
08/28/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1414708669

$1,446,000

-1.2% / yr

06/02/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #160993674

$1,730,000

+27.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 960 Silvermine Road

Taxable ValueLand$666,400Additions$636,020Total$1,302,420
Tax Record2025$21,737 ($1,811 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths6Total Finished SqFt5,153 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,153 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,000 SqFtStories2Lot Size94,090 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850Year Renovated1850Zoning1ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0048 B:112 L:00069

Schools near 960 Silvermine 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
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East School
PublicK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

Connecticut Friends School
PrivateK to 8

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: 960 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,446,000
5
5,153
94,089
$1,750,000
4
4,270
49,658
$1,450,000
3
3,016
43,560
$860,000
2
1,460
13,068
$2,420,000
5
5,000
43,560
$575,000
3
2,116
11,761

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