Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds6,391 sqft
991 Ponus Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.27 acresLot Size
1802Year Built
$415/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Come and be swept away by this Iconic Country Estate on New Canaan's beautiful Ponus Ridge. Stunning 5-bedroom home on over 3 acres of tranquil, park-like property. Close to town's restaurants, shops and transportation. A wonderful family home updated with impeccable attention to detail. It flows beautifully for today's living and entertaining with a large dine-in kitchen with custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line Wolf appliances. Enjoy the peace of mind that new systems, and exquisitely updated interiors...Come and be swept away by this Iconic Country Estate on New Canaan's beautiful Ponus Ridge. Stunning 5-bedroom home on over 3 acres of tranquil, park-like property. Close to town's restaurants, shops and transportation. A wonderful family home updated with impeccable attention to detail. It flows beautifully for today's living and entertaining with a large dine-in kitchen with custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line Wolf appliances. Enjoy the peace of mind that new systems, and exquisitely updated interiors offer. Many unexpected amenities include a Barn, Guest House, Indoor Pool and Pool House with recreation area. Certain to delight the most discerning buyer.
  • Listed by: Taylor I. Tait • HOULIHAN LAWRENCE NCA
Listing closed: 09/13/2017 12:00 AM • Source: DARIEN MLS, MLS#: 32843

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,620,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

100.4%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

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Property Information for 991 Ponus Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $35,854 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Colonial
  • Town: New Canaan
  • Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Full
  • Garage #: 3
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Indoor
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1802
  • Lot Size: 3.27 AC / 142,441 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle School: Saxe
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Mill Rate: $16
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level, Professionally Landscaped, Open
  • Parcel Number: NCAN-000026-000012-C00001
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: A-2
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $2,198,000
  • Assessment - Building: $1,391,670
  • Assessment - Land: $806,330
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Well
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Outbuilding, Guest, Garden, Breeze
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: Gazebo at North, East corner of the property.
  • Living Room: Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23.2x23.2
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18.4x12.7
  • Bedroom 3: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 18x13.2
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13.9x17
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 13.1x13.6
  • Dining Room: Fireplace, Formal
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 27x13.3
  • Family Room: Book Shelves, First Level, Fireplace
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25x19.9
  • Kitchen: Fireplace, Island
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 26.4x18
  • Laundry Location: Lower
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Playroom
  • Additional Rooms: Office Dimensions: 24.5x18.8
  • Additional Rooms: Playroom Dimensions: 27x29
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Workshop, Whirlpool
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Freezer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Walkup
  • Basement Finish: Partial Finished

Property History for 991 Ponus Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 14, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #605761401

$2,650,000
Sep 14, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #605761401

$2,650,000

+2.8% / yr

Apr 24, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91050426

$1,650,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/14/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #605761401

$2,650,000
09/14/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #605761401

$2,650,000

+2.8% / yr

04/24/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91050426

$1,650,000

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

Public Records for 991 Ponus Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$900,900Additions$1,073,170Total$1,974,070
Tax Record2025$32,947 ($2,746 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size142,441 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0026 B:012 L:000C1

Schools near 991 Ponus Ridge 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
Private - PK to 9
Rating
School
Distance
West School
PublicPK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

New Canaan Country School
PrivatePK to 9

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: 991 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,650,000
5
6,391
142,441
$1
3
6,215
92,347
$3,300,000
5
7,048
108,900
$1
5
6,354
108,029
$4,056,847
5
5,400
100,623
$2,050,000
5
4,650
96,267

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