78 Burning Tree Rd

Greenwich, CT 06830

$2,800,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
7,391 Sq. Ft.
$379 / Sq. Ft.
7,391
Sq. Ft.
$379
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

We are pleased to offer this impressive Shingle-Style home, with distinctive twin gables, on 2.15 acres in quiet and private Burning Tree, an established mid-country Greenwich neighborhood. A complete top to bottom renovation of this gracious house, completed in 2008, combines beauty and practicality with exquisite finishes and modern conveniences. With renovations by Scott Raissis of Thompson-Raissis, the now 7000+ square foot home has spacious public rooms for entertaining. Highlights include 9’-11’...We are pleased to offer this impressive Shingle-Style home, with distinctive twin gables, on 2.15 acres in quiet and private Burning Tree, an established mid-country Greenwich neighborhood. A complete top to bottom renovation of this gracious house, completed in 2008, combines beauty and practicality with exquisite finishes and modern conveniences. With renovations by Scott Raissis of Thompson-Raissis, the now 7000+ square foot home has spacious public rooms for entertaining. Highlights include 9’-11’ ceilings on the first and second floors, a Niles audio system with speakers in most rooms; radiant heat in the kitchen, breakfast room and all baths; an elevator accessing all four floors; three wood-burning fireplaces and custom millwork throughout. A custom mahogany front door with leaded fan and side lights, opens to the lovely foyer with French limestone floor and Venetian plaster walls. A wood-burning fireplace warms the living room; the elegant dining room features bay windows and a tray ceiling. The professionally designed, custom kitchen is a cook’s paradise with quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry, distinctive Rocky Mountain hardware, Antique Brown granite countertops, second prep sink, island seating and a radiant heated French limestone floor. The top-of-the-line appliances include a Wolf six-burner gas cooktop, warming oven, Dacor double conventional/convection ovens and Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer.
  1. Listed by Barbara Hindman • Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (203)-964-7670 C: (203)-964-7670 barbara.hindman@sothebys.realty

Property Details for 78 Burning Tree Road

Basement Description
Partial
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
4
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/09/2020 07:16 PM

Property Details for 78 Burning Tree Road

StatusClosed
MLS #170203293
Days on Market283
Taxes$32,702 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1965
Lot Size2.15 AC / 93,654 SF
CountyFairfield County
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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Barbara Hindman

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Hannelore Kaplan

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Building Information for 78 Burning Tree Road

Stories-Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size2.15 AC / 93,654 SF

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Property Information for 78 Burning Tree Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Stanwich Road, left on Barnstable Lane, left on Burning tree Road to #78 on right.
  • Elementary School: Parkway
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Greenwich
  • Latitude: 41.08272
  • Longitude: -73.605741
  • Middle Jr High School: Central
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $32,702
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Lighting, Terrace
  • Pool Description: Possible Site
  • Waterfront Description: View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air, Radiant, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum, Elevator, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: separate room
  • Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar
  • Room Count: 13
  • Rooms Total: 15
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Atrium,Granite Counters,Island,Limestone Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Book Shelves,Built-Ins
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Balcony/Deck,French Doors,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Marble Floor,Whirlpool Tub
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Media Room
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exclusions: Other Chandelier, Dining Rm Chandelier, Call LB
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 360
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 7031
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Water View, Rolling
  • Parcel Number: 1855501
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7031.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 7391.0
  • Zoning: RA-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 78 Burning Tree Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #666077605

$2,800,000

+5.0% / yr

May 8, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91010038

$720,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #666077605

$2,800,000

+5.0% / yr

05/08/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91010038

$720,000

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

Public Records for 78 Burning Tree Road

Taxable ValueLand$721,000Additions$1,523,900Total$2,244,900
Tax Record2024$27,029 ($2,252 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt7,031 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,031 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,904 SqFtStories2Lot Size93,654 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1978ZoningRA-2CountyFAIRFIELDAPNGREE M:11 B:2278Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Burning Tree Road

This home is within Greenwich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Parkway School
Public - K to 5
Central Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Greenwich High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Stanwich School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Parkway School
PublicK to 5

Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Greenwich High School
Public9 to 12

The Stanwich School
PrivatePK 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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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Barbara Hindman

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