This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.85M) of 6 comparable homes.
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36 Sunset Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
About this home
Opportunity knocks! Don't miss this Sunset Hill Road Classic Colonial. Set on two stunning acres near town and Irwin Park it's located in one of New Canaan's most desired walking neighborhoods. First time on the market in over 40 years this home has been thoughtfully updated with a great room featuring a cathedral ceiling, wood beams, stone fireplace, a wall of built-ins and 8' doors leading to a private stone terrace. The foyer and formal rooms feature hardwood floors, beautiful millwork and lots of natural light. The front to back living room with fireplace opens to the great room. The dining room has corner cabinets and leads to the eat-in kitchen with pantry closet and cozy den with fireplace. Upstairs you'll find four well proportioned bedrooms with hardwood floors, three newer full baths and a bonus playroom. The full basement has one finished room with fireplace and lots of storage space. 36 Sunset Hill offers town water, pool site, near the village, parks, and top ranked New Canaan schools.
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Sale history for 36 Sunset Hill Rd
$616/sq ft
$479/sq ft
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Tax history for 36 Sunset Hill Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
- Garages Number: 2
Interior
- Virtual Tour Information
- Has Virtual Tour
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 10
- Laundry Room Location: basement
- Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
- Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
- In-Law Apartment: Possible
- In-Law Access: Possible
- Fireplaces Total: 4
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 4
- Room Information
- Rooms Additional: Foyer
- Room Count: 12
- Basement Description: Full, Full With Hatchway, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Storage
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Cedar, Wood
- Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
- Construction Description: Frame
- Color: white
- Property Information
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 3565
- Driveway Type: Private
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $901,460
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public Water Connected
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: Oil
- Heat Type: Hot Air
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
- School Information
- Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
- High School: New Canaan
- Elementary School: West
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
- Directions: Merritt Exit 36 North to Left on Weed St to Right onto Sunset Hill.
- County: Fairfield
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,565
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1960
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fairfield County
- APN: 184211
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 1
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4968 Sq. Ft. | $3,682,766 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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