This home's estimate is 8.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.59M) of 6 comparable homes.
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85 Salem Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
About this home
Pristine Colonial on a quiet cul-de-sac w/easy access to schools, town & train. Extensive updates and recent improvements including a renovated kitchen/breakfast room opening to family room, new central AC, new irrigation system, interior/exterior painting, renovated baths, new landscaping & cobblestone driveway. 5 BRs including a master w/sitting room, spa bath & 2 W/I closets. Library w/fplc & built-ins. Family room w/fplc and French door leading to a serene screened porch overlooking the backyard. Paneled living room with wet bar. Finished LL w/playroom, mudroom & full bath. Very stylish.
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Sale history for 85 Salem Rd
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$82/sq ft
Tax history for 85 Salem 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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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
- Garages Number: 2
Interior
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- Has Virtual Tour
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 15
- Laundry Room Location: 1st Floor
- Interior Features: Security System
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 4
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 5
- Room Information
- Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
- Room Count: 12
- Basement Description: Partially Finished, Garage Access, Liveable Space
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Clapboard
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Terrace
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Concrete
- Construction Description: Frame
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: Pond
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 3662
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $1,157,240
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: Oil
- Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
Location
- School Information
- Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
- High School: New Canaan
- Elementary School: East
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
- Directions: 106 to Salem Road
- Direct Waterfront
- County: Fairfield
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 5.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,662
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2.04 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1966
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fairfield County
- APN: 187882
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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, 16 days in 30 years
55% 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 8.8 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4830 Sq. Ft. | $2,627,870 |
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2888 Sq. Ft. | $1,781,578 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4328 Sq. Ft. | $2,991,954 |
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3413 Sq. Ft. | $2,207,769 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2697 Sq. Ft. | $2,078,408 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4786 Sq. Ft. | $2,671,359 |
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