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  • $1,940,300

    979 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840

    4beds
    2,703sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1968
    2.92 Acres Lot
    $1,940,300 Zestimate®
    $718/sqft
    $7,933 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,940,300

    $1.71M - $2.21M

    $7,933/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    CONVENIENT LOCATION and UNBEATABLE PRICE! This turnkey home is located within minutes to the Talmadge Hill, Darien and New Canaan train station, a few miles to schools and everything else New Canaan and Darien has to offer. This stunning center hall colonial is in MOVE-IN condition, has been meticulously maintained and is beautifully updated. Privately nestled at the end of a quiet drive, this residence offers tranquility and ease of living. The expansive 2.92 acres is enhanced by mature plantings, specimen trees, stone walls, lush grass and a substantial play yard. The formal entry welcomes you in to this 4-bedroom home with stunning formal and comfortable everyday spaces. The gourmet kitchen opens to a sun-filled family room adorned with high ceilings and private rear deck. The large main floor bonus room, equipped with wet bar and outdoor patio, is ideal for relaxing. This gracious home is complete with office, large walk-in pantry, generator, custom alarm system and mud room. A gem not to be missed.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,703 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 2.92 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NCANM0030B052L00007

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1968

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: New Canaan

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $718/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $961,520
    • Annual tax amount: $16,048

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/6/2018Sold$965,000-3.4%$357/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170121573 Report a problem
    10/20/2018Pending sale$999,000$370/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170121573 Report a problem
    9/5/2018Price change$999,000-5.7%$370/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170121573 Report a problem
    7/26/2018Price change$1,059,000-2.8%$392/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170078515 Report a problem
    6/19/2018Price change$1,090,000-2.2%$403/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170078515 Report a problem
    6/1/2018Price change$1,115,000-2.9%$413/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170078515 Report a problem
    5/2/2018Listed for sale$1,148,000+4.8%$425/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170078515 Report a problem
    6/10/2013Sold$1,095,000+0.5%$405/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #99022478 Report a problem
    4/9/2013Listed for sale$1,090,000-0.8%$403/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #99022478 Report a problem
    11/16/2012Listing removed$1,099,000$407/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #98532951 Report a problem
    7/17/2012Price change$1,099,000-1.9%$407/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #98532951 Report a problem
    6/26/2012Price change$1,120,000-5.5%$414/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #98532951 Report a problem
    3/27/2012Listed for sale$1,185,000-0.4%$438/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #98532951 Report a problem
    8/24/2011Listing removed$1,190,000$440/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #98500195 Report a problem
    5/8/2011Listed for sale$1,190,000+138%$440/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #98500195 Report a problem
    9/4/1996Sold$500,000$185/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,048 +3.4%$961,520
    2024$15,519 +13.3%$961,520 +33%
    2023$13,692 +3.1%$722,890
    2022$13,279 +1.2%$722,890
    2021$13,128 $722,890
    2020$13,128 -0.4%$722,890
    2019$13,186 +7.4%$722,890 -0.1%
    2018$12,274 +1.7%$723,730
    2017$12,065 +2.2%$723,730
    2016$11,804 +2%$723,730
    2015$11,572 +2.9%$723,730
    2014$11,247 -7%$723,730 -12.7%
    2013$12,092 +3.6%$828,800
    2012$11,670 +1.7%$828,800
    2011$11,479 +2%$828,800
    2010$11,255 +1.7%$828,800
    2009$11,064 -3.4%$828,800 +9.5%
    2008$11,449 +4%$757,200
    2007$11,010 +3.6%$757,200
    2006$10,631 +4.9%$757,200
    2005$10,139 +5.8%$757,200
    2004$9,586 +7.7%$757,200 +19%
    2003$8,902 +10.2%$636,300 +64.5%
    2001$8,078 +1.9%$386,900 +0%
    2000$7,924 +5%$386,890
    1999$7,544 $386,890
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    Neighborhood: 06840

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: South
    • Middle: SAXE
    • 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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