Designed in 1937 by noted architect William McKnight Bowman, this gracious Georgian Colonial is impressively sited on 6.16 landscaped acres, with broad lawns, gardens and apple orchard; an adjoining 8+ acre land trust property offers additional protected open space. Classic symmetry, perfectly proportioned rooms, Jeffersonian windows; many original details throughout. Pool house w/guest quarters, caretaker's cottage & tennis court. Without a doubt this is one of New Canaan's last great estates.
Sold for $5,300,000 on 08/02/24
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$5,300,000
785 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
7beds
6,678sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1937
6.16 Acres Lot
$5,716,400 Zestimate®
$794/sqft
$26,222 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,716,400
$5.09M - $6.40M
$26,222/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,678 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Other
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6.16 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: NCANM0040B101L00019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2024 | Sold | $5,300,000$794/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 11/25/2019 | Listing removed | $5,300,000$794/sqft |
Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141252 | ||
| 7/10/2017 | Price change | $5,300,000-8.6%$794/sqft |
Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141252 | ||
| 1/5/2016 | Listed for sale | $5,800,000-12.1%$869/sqft |
Source: Houlihan Lawrence #138737 | ||
| 12/31/2015 | Sold | --0 |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,733 +3.4% | $3,459,120 |
| 2024 | $55,830 +10% | $3,459,120 +29.1% |
| 2023 | $50,741 +3.1% | $2,679,040 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10East SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.5 mi
- 9/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East
- Middle: Saxe Middle
- High: New Canaan
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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