This three bedroom Cape Cod house embodies the timeless charm of its architectural style and is looking for the right steward to offer additional tender loving care to realize it’s full potential. With a nostalgic allure and a canvas rich with opportunity, this property invites you to breathe new life into its walls and create a haven that blends historic charm with modern comforts. The kitchen and large breakfast room was expanded and updated some years ago, as was the primary bath. Formerly home to a master gardener, the enchanting dormant gardens and greenhouse await the chance to be rejuvenated and bloom again. The house is set back from the road for privacy, and is ideally sited - just minutes away to East School and the village of New Canaan. Code compliant four bedroom reserve system on file with Town Hall, This is in an estate and therefore no Property Disclosures avaialble. There is a code compliant four-bedroom septic system on file.
Sold for $950,000
$950,000
226 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
3beds
2,827sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
1.49 Acres Lot
$1,558,400 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$7,665 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,558,400
$1.34M - $1.84M
$7,665/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 09, 2024 at 08:19pm
Listed by:
Inger Stringfellow 203-321-9361,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-966-2633
Bought with:
Ted Sibilia, RES.0796539
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170612923
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Dining Area, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Crawl Space,Partially Finished,Heated,Interior Entry
- Attic: Access Via Hatch,Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,827
- Total interior livable area: 2,827 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,627
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Private, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 1.49 Acres
- Features: Dry, Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 187188
- Zoning: 2AC
- Special conditions: Potential Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Canaan
- Subdivision: Silvermine
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2024 | Sold | $950,000-25.5%$336/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170612923 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2024 | Pending sale | $1,275,000$451/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170612923 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2024 | Price change | $1,275,000-1.5%$451/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170612923 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+90.4%$458/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170612923 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2002 | Sold | $680,000$241/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,925 +3.4% | $894,250 |
| 2024 | $14,433 +8.1% | $894,250 +26.8% |
| 2023 | $13,355 +3.1% | $705,110 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10East SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East
- Middle: Saxe Middle
- High: New Canaan
Source: Smart 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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