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
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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
$6,180,000 Zestimate®
$794/sqft
$26,222 Estimated rent
Home value
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$5.31M - $7.23M
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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 & HOA
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $794/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,459,120
- Annual tax amount: $57,733
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2024 | Sold | $5,300,000$794/sqft |
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| 11/25/2019 | Listing removed | $5,300,000$794/sqft |
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| 7/10/2017 | Price change | $5,300,000-8.6%$794/sqft |
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| 1/5/2016 | Listed for sale | $5,800,000-12.1%$869/sqft |
Source: Houlihan Lawrence #138737 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2015 | Sold | --0 |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $6,600,000+175.6%$988/sqft |
Source: Brotherhood & Higley, Inc. #99054649 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/1994 | Sold | $2,395,000$359/sqft |
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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 |
| 2022 | $49,214 +1.2% | $2,679,040 |
| 2021 | $48,651 | $2,679,040 |
| 2020 | $48,651 -0.4% | $2,679,040 |
| 2019 | $48,866 +0.8% | $2,679,040 -6.3% |
| 2018 | $48,496 +1.7% | $2,859,430 |
| 2017 | $47,667 +2.2% | $2,859,430 |
| 2016 | $46,637 -27.8% | $2,859,430 -26.7% |
| 2015 | $64,615 +2.9% | $3,901,380 |
| 2014 | $62,816 -0.5% | $3,901,380 -5.9% |
| 2013 | $63,144 +3.5% | $4,147,920 |
| 2012 | $60,987 +1.6% | $4,147,920 |
| 2011 | $60,020 +6.6% | $4,147,920 0% |
| 2010 | $56,330 -2.7% | $4,148,000 |
| 2009 | $57,865 +2.9% | $4,148,000 +11.5% |
| 2008 | $56,257 -0.7% | $3,720,700 |
| 2007 | $56,629 +9.3% | $3,720,700 +5.4% |
| 2006 | $51,800 +4.9% | $3,528,600 +0% |
| 2005 | $49,364 +1.7% | $3,528,500 -3.8% |
| 2004 | $48,534 +26.9% | $3,668,500 +34.2% |
| 2003 | $38,245 +18.8% | $2,733,710 +84.3% |
| 2001 | $32,196 +6% | $1,483,200 +0% |
| 2000 | $30,375 +5% | $1,483,160 |
| 1999 | $28,922 | $1,483,160 |
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Neighborhood: 06840
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10East SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.5 mi
- 10/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 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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