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Sold for $7,550,000
  • $7,550,000

    488 West Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

    8beds
    16,299sqft
    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 2014
    4.02 Acres Lot
    $8,346,000 Zestimate®
    $463/sqft
    $6,238 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $8,346,000

    $7.34M - $9.51M

    $6,238/mo

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    What's special

    Prepare to be captivated by this masterfully crafted 8-brm French Normandy Estate. Drive down the private lane through the Mahogany gates to reveal this majestic home with gorgeous details like deeply pitched Slate roof, brick with limestone quoins corner stones, oak timbers, diamond patterned lead glass windows & detailed Chimneys. Set on 4 manicured acres with saltwater pool & spa, pool house, tennis/sport court, custom built treehouse, post & beam ivy covered patio & and stone terrace with a fire pit & meticulous rolling grounds. Park in the courtyard & take in the elegance of this custom-built home by renowned Wadia Associates. As you enter, you will notice the lavish Ralph Lauren wall coverings, coffered ceiling & fireplace. To your left is an extension of the foyer with a dramatic two-story staircase. There is a custom library with oversized windows, built-ins a hidden TV & fireplace. The chef's kitchen with an oversized island, breakfast room, & butler pantry leads to a generous family room that works seamlessly for both entertaining & casual living. The formal living room has large windows imbued with light. Adding to the luxury, is a 4-car heated garage, dog washing room, mudroom & a trash room so you never have to go outside! The 2nd level features 6 ensuite bedrooms, a lavish primary suite with sitting room, fireplace, 2 dressing rooms, Yoga room & a custom bath. The 3rd Floor has a 2-bedroom, 2 bath suite with its own living room and kitchenette; The lower level is set up with a woodshop, bonus room, bunk room for sleepovers & a fitness center. Equipped with Geothermal heating, integrated Crestron systems, elevator & generator. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the luxury of this stunning home.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 30, 2024 at 09:00pm

    Listed by:

    Robert Blosio 203-249-7164,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Bought with:

    OUT-OF-TOWN BROKER

    FOREIGN LISTING

    Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc.,MLS#: 117467MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 12
    • Full bathrooms: 10
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Geothermal
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Back Stairs, Elevator
    • Windows: Bay Window(s)
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 16,299
    • Total interior livable area: 16,299 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Electric Gate
    • Garage spaces: 4
    Features
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Bath
    • Fencing: Invisible,Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 4.02 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Pool House
    • Parcel number: 27 25 95
    • Zoning: RA-4
    • Other equipment: Generator

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Masonry
    • Roof: Slate,Wood
    Condition
    • Year built: 2014

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Utilities for property: Propane

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Location
    • Region: New Canaan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/20/2023Sold$7,550,000-4.4%$463/sqft
    Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc. #117467 Report a problem
    8/24/2023Pending sale$7,895,000$484/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170541883 Report a problem
    3/27/2023Price change$7,895,000-9.8%$484/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170541883 Report a problem
    2/1/2023Listed for sale$8,750,000-1.7%$537/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170541883 Report a problem
    12/10/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Smart MLS #170392512 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$73,702 +3.4%$4,415,950
    2024$71,273 -21.5%$4,415,950 -7.8%
    2023$90,739 +3.1%$4,790,870

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 06840

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