Off Market Jun 2021 for $3M

$3,935,690

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,231/mo

•

6,435

sq ft

649 Ponus Rdg, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

SPECIAL renovated antique treasure! A perfect combination of chic and historic, this home features a generous floor plan including expanded gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, family room and mudroom leading to new outdoor covered entertainment area w/gas fireplace and two story garage with separate home office and bath. Formal LR, DR, second office, guest bedroom and full bath complete the main floor. Second floor boasts a master bedroom suite, three additional bedrooms w/two full baths and a study area. LL has newly added rec room/playroom. Original exposed beams & custom mill work throughout. The historic barn (1870-1885) sited on the former Samuel Scofield Farm at Ponuses Path was revived and renovated in 2018. The lower level includes home gym and powder room and pool house area with bath, kitchen and great room facing new heated pool/spa and mini basketball court. The upper level of the barn provides a fun party barn space with views of the surrounding two acres w/stone walls, gardens, fire pit and cleared open space. Amazing property for entertaining on prime Ponus Ridge location between New Canaan Country School and West School.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

2 acresLot Size

$612Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Jennifer Crowley • Brown Harris Stevens

Bought with Hannelore Kaplan • William Raveis Real Estate

Source:Smart MLS #170373558

Redfin Estimate

$3,935,690

$886K since sold in June 2021$288K since August

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This home's estimate is 25.9% higher than the average sale price ($3.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,450,000
A
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,500,000
B
5 beds6 baths6,144 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$1,400,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths6,274 sq ft
185 Interlaken Rd, Stamford, CT 06903
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$3,600,000
D
5 beds5 baths5,693 sq ft
113 Skyview Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$3,613,300
E
4 beds4.5 baths7,052 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$4,195,000
F
5 beds7 baths7,870 sq ft
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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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29 MoM

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Sale history for 649 Ponus Rdg

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170373558

Jun 10, 2021

Sold

$3,050,000

$474/sq ft

Feb 12, 2021

Listed

$3,025,000

$470/sq ft

Smart MLS #99037060

Feb 28, 2014

Sold

$1,975,000

$307/sq ft

Sep 1, 2013

Listed

$2,099,000

$326/sq ft

Versatility is the word for this home. Three buildings offer multi-use options including perfect work from home and in-law suite opportunities. Lawn, meadow & graceful circular driveway link the home, studio & large red barn on this timeless 2-acre property. Rebuilt and expanded by its designer-owner for his own family use, the home & outbuildings emphasize a functionality that allows adaptability to the changing needs of a growing family. The former Samuel Scofield Farm at Ponasses Path has a long history thoughtfully preserved and enhanced in its present form. Enjoy the tranquility of this Ponus Ridge oasis 5 minutes from town. The more you explore, the more you will see.

Owner is a designer-builder. Half-bath in above garage study, septic for barn, bath and wet bar; 5 ceiling fans, 2 ovens in kitchen, 2 brick and walled terraces, workshop in barn, foyer has three stories of windows admitting wonderful sunlight, kitchen and master bath niches are delightful additions of lighting and space, crown moldings add elegance and continuity, wainscoting and wood paneling in foyer, wood paneled stairs; roof is 40yr. high profile. Cedar shingles & red oak floors, laundry chute & porte cochere to garage, artesian well at rear of property.

Public Records

Aug 21, 1984

Sold

$310,000

$48/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,731 (+3.1%)

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2022

$28,836 (+1.2%)

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2021

$28,507

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2020

$28,507 (−0.4%)

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2019

$28,632 (+10.6%)

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2018

$25,898 (+7.7%)

$762,300 + $764,680

$1,526,980

2017

$24,043 (+2.2%)

$762,300 + $679,980

$1,442,280

2016

$23,524 (+5.0%)

$762,300 + $679,980

$1,442,280

2014

$22,413

$762,300 + $679,980

$1,442,280

Tax history for 649 Ponus Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,731 (+3.1%)

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2022

$28,836 (+1.2%)

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2021

$28,507

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2020

$28,507 (−0.4%)

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2019

$28,632 (+10.6%)

$740,950 + $828,800

$1,569,750

2018

$25,898 (+7.7%)

$762,300 + $764,680

$1,526,980

2017

$24,043 (+2.2%)

$762,300 + $679,980

$1,442,280

2016

$23,524 (+5.0%)

$762,300 + $679,980

$1,442,280

2014

$22,413

$762,300 + $679,980

$1,442,280

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

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

—

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Fairfield County

APN

183709

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Barn
Garages Number: 4

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 12
Laundry Room Location: first floor
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
In-Law Apartment: Possible
In-Law Access: Over Garage
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (Half): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Room Count: 15
Basement Description: Partially Finished, Interior Access, Hatchway Access
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle
Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, French Doors, Guest House, Gutters, Porch, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler

Lot Information
Lot Description: Open Lot, Dry, Cleared, Level Lot, Fence - Stone

Pool Information
Swimming Pool
Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Heated

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

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,569,750

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Hydro Air, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
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 Pkwy, Exit 36, left on Weed Street, left on Frogtown, right on Ponus Ridge.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 183709

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 6

Listing Information
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Schools

West School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

4/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

62% 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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$3.74M – $4.53M

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Home values near 649 Ponus Rdg

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
708 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4032 Sq. Ft.	$1,742,318
676 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3446 Sq. Ft.	$2,242,042

Address	Redfin Estimate
590 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6831 Sq. Ft.	$3,588,310
612 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5320 Sq. Ft.	$3,516,755

Address	Redfin Estimate
683 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4626 Sq. Ft.	$2,525,482
604 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7292 Sq. Ft.	$3,240,887

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