Off Market Apr 2017 for $630K

$1,257,337

•

2,730

sq ft

160 Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

SHORT SALE. OFFER HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO LENDER AND AWATING APPROVAL. PROPERTY BEING OFFERED "AS IS" AND WILL REQUIRE SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENT TO FINISH IT AND MAKE IT HABITABLE. ACTIVE LEAKS. NO HEAT OR WATER, BURIED OIL TANK. CALL LISTING BROKER FOR MORE DETAILS. Iconic modern, home of the late John Black Lee, renowned mid-century architect & sometimes referred to as ''the Sixth of the Harvard Five''. Built into the hill on the banks of the Silvermine River and constructed entirely in concrete, it has an open floor plan opening onto a cantilevered terrace to enjoy the sights & sounds of the river. Includes antique barn . "This house is the only one in New Canaan that you enter thru a skylight" John Black Lee said.

1.39 acres in Wilton with taxes of $81.46. Current house has 3-BR septic. House offered as is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

2.95 acresLot Size

$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Inger Stringfellow • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Listed by Susan Blabey • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Bought with Inger Stringfellow • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Source:Smart MLS #99153201

Redfin Estimate

$1,257,337

$627K since sold in April 2017$19K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$760,000
A
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,910,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$905,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,816 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$760,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,247 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,736 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$830,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,982 sq ft
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$780,081

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Market trends in 06840, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

108.1%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.4M

$69K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

1 days MoM

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114

29 MoM

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Sale history for 160 Mill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,716 (+3.1%)

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2022

$10,394 (+1.2%)

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2021

$10,275

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2020

$10,275 (−0.4%)

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2019

$10,320 (−13.0%)

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2018

$11,864 (+1.7%)

$531,300 + $168,210

$699,510

2017

$11,661 (+2.2%)

$531,300 + $168,210

$699,510

2016

$11,409 (+5.0%)

$531,300 + $168,210

$699,510

2014

$10,870

$531,300 + $168,210

$699,510

Tax history for 160 Mill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,716 (+3.1%)

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2022

$10,394 (+1.2%)

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2021

$10,275

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2020

$10,275 (−0.4%)

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2019

$10,320 (−13.0%)

$540,120 + $25,690

$565,810

2018

$11,864 (+1.7%)

$531,300 + $168,210

$699,510

2017

$11,661 (+2.2%)

$531,300 + $168,210

$699,510

2016

$11,409 (+5.0%)

$531,300 + $168,210

$699,510

2014

$10,870

$531,300 + $168,210

$699,510

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.15 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,980

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

188128

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: None

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 5
Fireplaces Total: 1
Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 2

Room Information
Room Count: 5
Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Unfinished, Walk-out

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Rubber
Exterior Siding: Other

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame

Property Information
Waterfront Description: River
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1980

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $699,510

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Septic
Heat Type: Heat Pump, Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
High School: New Canaan
Elementary School: East

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Rt 106, right onto Silvermine Road, left onto Mill Road.
Direct Waterfront
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,980
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 188128

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

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Schools

East School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

55% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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New Canaan, CT • 06840

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.20M – $1.45M

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Home values near 160 Mill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
206 Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2087 Sq. Ft.	$1,364,469
201 Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3495 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,228

Address	Redfin Estimate
208 Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1116 Sq. Ft.	$1,588,534
143 Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4496 Sq. Ft.	$2,411,677

Address	Redfin Estimate
163 Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2378 Sq. Ft.	$1,588,910
207 Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4792 Sq. Ft.	$2,350,728

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