Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,135 sqft$464/sqft
969 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.24 acresLot Size
1921Year Built
$464/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful opportunity to own a piece of New Canaan history! Lovely updated home includes the ''Ice Cream'' barn, an unofficial New Canaan landmark. Home features 1st floor master bedroom, lovely sunlit living room with fireplace, formal dining room and den. Updated kitchen opens out to deck overlooking park-like setting with pond views. Lower level office/playroom with half bath. Historic ''Ice Cream'' barn features 3 levels of living space including full bath, heat and central A/C. Speak to listing...Wonderful opportunity to own a piece of New Canaan history! Lovely updated home includes the ''Ice Cream'' barn, an unofficial New Canaan landmark. Home features 1st floor master bedroom, lovely sunlit living room with fireplace, formal dining room and den. Updated kitchen opens out to deck overlooking park-like setting with pond views. Lower level office/playroom with half bath. Historic ''Ice Cream'' barn features 3 levels of living space including full bath, heat and central A/C. Speak to listing agent regarding possibilities for legal business space in barn.
  • Listed by: Nez Swanberg • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 06/26/2020 12:00 AM • Source: NEWCANAAN, MLS#: 144262

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,150,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

New Canaan, CT

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Property Information for 969 Smith Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,650 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Exterior: Shingle
  • School: East
  • Swimming Pool: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Lot Size: 2.24 AC / 97,574 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Absolute Longitude: 74
  • Bus: Yes
  • Buyer Zip Code: 06840
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway, Exit 38, north Rte. 123 (Smith Ridge Road) to #969 on the right.
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Miles To Station: 3.10
  • Station: NC
Parking
  • Garage: Attached, Under
  • Garage: Garage Stalls: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Hoa: Homeowner Assoc: No
  • Tax Year: 2019
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Id: NCAN-000040-000102-P000006
  • Zoning: 100
Property and Assessments
  • Amenities: 1st Fl Primary Bdrm, Pond, Deck, Guest House
  • Assessment: $583,870
  • Book Msg 2: *** NEW LISTING ***
  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent
  • In House Exclusive: No
  • Lvl/Source: public records
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Water: Rear, Well, Side
  • Property Type: A
  • Real Estate Owned: No
Utilities
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Fuel: Fuel Company: Mitchell
  • Oil Tank: Above Ground
  • Sewer: Rear, Septic
  • Water Heater: Boiler
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Attic: None
  • Basement: Finished, Walkout, Full
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Mixed, Hardwood
  • Heat Zone: 2
  • Heating: FHA
  • Walls: Dry Wall, Plaster
  • Windows: Partial
  • Rooms: 7
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: 100068
  • 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: 20100904210359241777000000
  • Selling Member Address: 170 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Selling Member Short Id: 100152
  • Selling Member Url: marshacharleshomes.com
  • Selling Office Address: 170 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Selling Office Fax: (203) 972-6133
  • Selling Office Phone: (203) 966-3737
  • Selling Office Short Id: 22
  • ListingMemberName: Nez Swanberg
  • ListingMemberPhone: (203) 984-5009
  • SellingMemberName: Marsha Charles
  • SellingMemberPhone: (203) 904-4663
  • SellingOfficeName: Coldwell Banker Realty

Property History for 969 Smith Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327045855

$1

-75.0% / yr

Mar 26, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #101551863

$700,000

+9.7% / yr

Nov 8, 1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91051798

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327045855

$1

-75.0% / yr

03/26/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #101551863

$700,000

+9.7% / yr

11/08/1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91051798

$425,000

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

Public Records for 969 Smith Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$487,830Additions$247,940Total$735,770
Tax Record2025$12,280 ($1,023 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,135 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,135 SqFtStories1Lot Size97,574 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1921Zoning4ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0040 B:102 L:000P6

Schools near 969 Smith Ridge 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 - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East School
PublicK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

St. Luke's School
Private5 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: 969 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$990,000
3
2,135
97,574
$1,072,500
84,506
$1,318,375
3
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32,670
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