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#: 117467
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $7,550,000-4.4%$463/sqft |
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| 8/24/2023 | Pending sale | $7,895,000$484/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Price change | $7,895,000-9.8%$484/sqft |
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| 2/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $8,750,000-1.7%$537/sqft |
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| 12/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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