Welcome to Hoyt Farm! A neighborhood association with many social events! This beautifully proportioned Colonial offers four spacious bedrooms and 2.5 updated baths, complemented by a bright, freshly painted interior. The light-filled kitchen opens to a generous family room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. A formal dining room and gracious front to back living room with fireplace adds ambiance to both large and small gatherings. Set on two peaceful acres in the sought-after Hoyt Farm neighborhood, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy and tranquility just minutes from downtown New Canaan, parks, shopping, dining, the train station, and of course our top-rated schools.
Assessor to confirm sq footage to be 2800 not 2540.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$682Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa O'rourke• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by Tracey Ozendo• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Est. $3,776 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 185 Middle Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24192365
Sep 10, 2026
Sold
$1,910,000
$682/sq ft
Aug 5, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 22, 2026
Listed
$1,649,900
$589/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,913 (+3.1%)
$598,710 + $188,650
$787,360
2022
$14,464 (+1.2%)
$598,710 + $188,650
$787,360
2021
$14,298
$598,710 + $188,650
$787,360
2020
$14,298 (−0.4%)
$598,710 + $188,650
$787,360
2019
$14,361 (−3.6%)
$598,710 + $188,650
$787,360
2018
$14,892 (+1.7%)
$589,120 + $288,960
$878,080
2017
$14,638 (+2.2%)
$589,120 + $288,960
$878,080
2016
$14,321 (+5.0%)
$589,120 + $288,960
$878,080
2014
$13,645
$589,120 + $288,960
$878,080
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,504
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
187105
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4
Room Information
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Deck
Lot Information
Lot Description: Rear Lot, Some Wetlands, Lightly Wooded
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: White
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2504
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,093,050
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Domestic
Heat Type: Hot Water
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
High School: New Canaan
Elementary School: East
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Public Pool, Tennis Courts
Directions: Rt 123, to Hoyt Farm Dr, right onto Hoyt Farm Rd; Right onto Middle Ridge Rd
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,504
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 187105
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 5
Around this home
Schools
Saxe Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
New Canaan High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
New Canaan, CT • 06840
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in New Canaan. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.81M – $2.19M
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