Off market feb 2020 for $1.2M

$3,153,608

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,803/mo

•

5,268

sq ft

490 West Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

Don't miss this charming and gracious Colonial situated on 5.5 beautiful acres with gorgeous pool offering privacy, serenity, your own nature preserve and a fun-filled play yard. Special features include: formal Living room & Dining Room with fireplace, beautifully updated kitchen with island, fireplace & large eating area which is adjacent to the sun-filled family room. Six bedrooms with four ensuites, spacious playroom/gameroom & large mudroom complete this home. This is truly a wonderful home in a great location, just minutes to town and train.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

5.5 acresLot Size

$599Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Karen Danks • Weichert Madison and Post

Bought with Joseph Perun • Perun Properties

Source:Smart MLS #170213996

Redfin Estimate

$3,153,608

$1.9M since sold in February 2020$139K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.15M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$3,325,000
A
6 beds7 baths6,069 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$3,000,000
B
6 beds6.5 baths5,552 sq ft
1690 Oenoke Rdg, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$4,200,000
C
5 beds6.5 baths5,957 sq ft
67 Dunning Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$2,702,500
D
6 beds5.5 baths5,549 sq ft
197 Bowery Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,600,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths6,313 sq ft
41 Lake Wind Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$3,053,000
F
4 beds4 baths5,244 sq ft
54 Saint George Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840

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Market trends in 06840, CT

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

114

29 MoM

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Sale history for 490 West Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170213996

Feb 28, 2020

Sold

$1,275,000

$242/sq ft

Jan 30, 2020

Pending

—

Jan 22, 2020

Contingent

—

Dec 4, 2019

Price Changed

$1,590,000

$302/sq ft

Dec 1, 2019

Relisted

—

Nov 30, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Oct 18, 2019

Price Changed

$1,629,000

$309/sq ft

Aug 7, 2019

Price Changed

$1,689,000

$321/sq ft

Jul 8, 2019

Listed

$1,749,999

$332/sq ft

Smart MLS #170175557

Jul 8, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jun 23, 2019

Price Changed

$1,795,000

$341/sq ft

May 23, 2019

Price Changed

$1,875,000

$356/sq ft

May 1, 2019

Price Changed

$1,950,000

$370/sq ft

Mar 23, 2019

Listed

$2,050,000

$389/sq ft

Smart MLS #99023559

Sep 16, 2013

Sold

$1,800,000

$342/sq ft

Apr 15, 2013

Listed

$1,995,000

$379/sq ft

Charming and gracious, this delightful Colonial is situated on 5.5 beautiful acres w/gorgeous pool & pond, offering privacy,serenity,your own nature preserve and a fun-filled play yard.Many recent improvements. Special features; elegant LR & DR w/fpls, fabulous open updated kitchen w/island,fpl & large eating area which is adjacent to the sun-filled family room. Six bedrooms,w/4 ensuite, superb playroom/gameroom & large mudrm. Wonderful home in a great location just minutes to town.

Smart MLS #98531502

Jul 15, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Mar 14, 2012

Listed

$2,079,000

$395/sq ft

Smart MLS #98380070

Jun 10, 2009

Listing Removed

—

May 23, 2008

Listed

$2,250,000

$427/sq ft

Smart MLS #98255389

Jul 9, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Sep 30, 2005

Listed

$2,695,000

$512/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 1, 1991

Sold

$750,000

$142/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 15, 1988

Sold

$765,000

$145/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,213 (+3.1%)

$825,230 + $294,770

$1,120,000

2022

$20,574 (+1.2%)

$825,230 + $294,770

$1,120,000

2021

$20,339 (−15.6%)

$825,230 + $294,770

$1,120,000

2020

$24,111 (−0.4%)

$825,230 + $502,460

$1,327,690

2019

$24,217 (+9.8%)

$825,230 + $502,460

$1,327,690

2018

$22,047 (+1.7%)

$891,240 + $408,730

$1,299,970

2017

$21,670 (+2.2%)

$891,240 + $408,730

$1,299,970

2016

$21,203 (+5.0%)

$891,240 + $408,730

$1,299,970

2014

$20,202

$891,240 + $408,730

$1,299,970

Tax history for 490 West Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,213 (+3.1%)

$825,230 + $294,770

$1,120,000

2022

$20,574 (+1.2%)

$825,230 + $294,770

$1,120,000

2021

$20,339 (−15.6%)

$825,230 + $294,770

$1,120,000

2020

$24,111 (−0.4%)

$825,230 + $502,460

$1,327,690

2019

$24,217 (+9.8%)

$825,230 + $502,460

$1,327,690

2018

$22,047 (+1.7%)

$891,240 + $408,730

$1,299,970

2017

$21,670 (+2.2%)

$891,240 + $408,730

$1,299,970

2016

$21,203 (+5.0%)

$891,240 + $408,730

$1,299,970

2014

$20,202

$891,240 + $408,730

$1,299,970

*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

5.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,268

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

184447

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

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 11
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Open Floor Plan, Security System
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (Half): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 6

Room Information
Room Count: 12
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Patio, Shed

Lot Information
Lot Description: Rear Lot, Some Wetlands, Secluded, Treed

Pool Information
Swimming Pool

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Beige

Property Information
Waterfront Description: Pond
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 5268
Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,327,690

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Baseboard
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
Directions: Merritt Parkway to Exit 36, to Route 106 to Weed until end then take Left on to West.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,268
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 184447

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 5

Listing Information
Has Home Warranty Offered

Around this home

Schools

West School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

51% 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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Historical weather

New Canaan, CT • 06840

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.00M – $3.63M

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Home values near 490 West Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
568 West Road, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5278 Sq. Ft.	$3,184,379
584 West Road, New Canaan, CT 7 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 9114 Sq. Ft.	$6,456,401

Address	Redfin Estimate
510 West Road, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 9011 Sq. Ft.	$6,411,092
488 West Road, New Canaan, CT 8 Beds \| 11 Baths \| 16423 Sq. Ft.	$8,902,083

Address	Redfin Estimate
540 West Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3394 Sq. Ft.	$2,759,385
534 West Road, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5779 Sq. Ft.	$5,278,645

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