Off market may 2022 for $2.2M

$2,981,799

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,589/mo

•

5,215

sq ft

990 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

Welcome to 990 Silvermine, former home to secretary of state, Lawrence Eagleburger. Enjoy this historic, Connecticut neighborhood with views of the landscaped, open lawn from the expansive covered front porch set on almost 2 acres. A historic barn from the 1800s, the home was built in 1925 and expanded in 1988 to allow for 5,300+ square feet of easy living. The antique living room is the heart of the home. With 14ft ceilings, this light-filled room with oversized fireplace is perfect for entertaining as it opens up to the freshly painted dining room with another one of the homes’s four fireplaces. The second floor offers 2 generous-sized bedrooms and one of the two primary bedroom options. On the other side of the house, the first-floor primary bedroom and second great room with attached in-law suite sits over the 3-car garage. For day-to-day convenience, the home features two laundry rooms. The private backyard with heated pool and slate patios allow for easy outdoor entertaining. Step outside the door to enjoy everything Silvermine has to offer within walking distance to the Silvermine Market, the Art Guild, GrayBarns and the Mercantile.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

1.93 acresLot Size

$572Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Christine Williams • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Listed by Sarah Arestia • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Bought with Melissa Jones • Houlihan Lawrence

Source:Smart MLS #170474814

Redfin Estimate

$2,981,799

$782K since sold in May 2022$70K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,355,000
A
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SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$2,295,000
B
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,660,000
C
6 beds4 baths4,425 sq ft
40 Shadow Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,000,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths6,132 sq ft
201 Ponus AVE EXT, Norwalk, CT 06854
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$4,250,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths6,211 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,805,000
F
6 beds5 baths4,158 sq ft
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Market trends in 06840, CT

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

106.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

103

8 MoM

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$6,495,000
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$1,290,000
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$2,895,000
4 beds4.5 baths6,222 sq ft
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$5,999,500
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Sale history for 990 Silvermine Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170474814

May 16, 2022

Sold

$2,200,000

$422/sq ft

Mar 23, 2022

Listed

$1,925,000

$369/sq ft

Mar 21, 2022

Coming Soon

$1,925,000

$369/sq ft

Smart MLS #170241217

Apr 9, 2020

Sold

$1,250,000

$240/sq ft

Mar 17, 2020

Pending

—

Jan 20, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 26, 2019

Price Changed

$1,295,000

$248/sq ft

Oct 2, 2019

Listed

$1,350,000

$259/sq ft

Completely modernized authentic-Silvermine home. Large covered front porch beckons for days enjoying the sweeping lawns, mature landscaping, stone walls and bucolic views. Spacious 5,300+ sq. ft., 5 bedroom (with option for one master on 1st floor and another on 2nd floor), 5 bath and 4 fireplaces. Amazing great room with 14 ft. ceilings, antique barn beams, soaring two-story window wall, and large fireplace is the perfect center of life in this one-of-a-kind residence. This exceptional country farmhouse with heated pool is located on almost 2 acres in the heart of historic Silvermine. Originally an 1800's barn, in the early 1900s a house was constructed around the barn. In 1988 a further addition was done by Lawrence Eagleburger, former, Secretary of State. The result, a marvelous combination of old and new, large, gracious rooms with high ceilings. 2019 updated kitchen and brand new baths. Large guest or Au Pair or In-Law suite and 3 car heated garage. Enjoy outdoor entertaining poolside on two slate patios with private fenced yard and heated pool. Walking distance to GrayBarns and Silvermine Market and Art Guild. Together with beautiful level grounds and white picket fences this house has it all.

Smart MLS #99099826

Aug 5, 2015

Sold

$1,595,000

$306/sq ft

Jul 28, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Apr 15, 2015

Listed

$1,695,000

$325/sq ft

This exceptional country farmhouse with heated pool is located on almost 2 acres in the heart of historic Silvermine. Originally an 1800's barn, in the early 1900s a house was constructed around the barn. In 1988 a further addition was done by Lawrence Eagleburger, former, Secretary of State. The result, a marvelous combination of old and new, large, gracious rooms, high ceilings, 5 bedrooms including an in-law suite. Together with beautiful grounds and white picket fences this house has it all.

Air-Conditioning in newer part of the house only. Attic Fan cools the older sections.

Smart MLS #99065881

Nov 21, 2014

Listing Removed

—

May 19, 2014

Listed

$1,799,000

$345/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 9, 2013

Sold

$367,187

$70/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 20, 1999

Sold

$1,625,000

$312/sq ft

Smart MLS #98041243

Apr 19, 1999

Listed

$1,625,000

$312/sq ft

Public Records

May 25, 1989

Sold

$950,000

$182/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,147 (+3.1%)

$591,080 + $578,270

$1,169,350

2022

$21,481 (+1.2%)

$591,080 + $578,270

$1,169,350

2021

$21,235

$591,080 + $578,270

$1,169,350

2020

$21,235 (+1.4%)

$591,080 + $578,270

$1,169,350

2019

$20,934 (+4.0%)

$591,080 + $556,640

$1,147,720

2018

$20,133 (+1.7%)

$581,630 + $605,430

$1,187,060

2017

$19,788 (+2.2%)

$581,630 + $605,430

$1,187,060

2016

$19,361 (+5.0%)

$581,630 + $605,430

$1,187,060

2014

$18,447

$581,630 + $605,430

$1,187,060

Tax history for 990 Silvermine Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,147 (+3.1%)

$591,080 + $578,270

$1,169,350

2022

$21,481 (+1.2%)

$591,080 + $578,270

$1,169,350

2021

$21,235

$591,080 + $578,270

$1,169,350

2020

$21,235 (+1.4%)

$591,080 + $578,270

$1,169,350

2019

$20,934 (+4.0%)

$591,080 + $556,640

$1,147,720

2018

$20,133 (+1.7%)

$581,630 + $605,430

$1,187,060

2017

$19,788 (+2.2%)

$581,630 + $605,430

$1,187,060

2016

$19,361 (+5.0%)

$581,630 + $605,430

$1,187,060

2014

$18,447

$581,630 + $605,430

$1,187,060

*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

1.93 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,215

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

188090

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: 3

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 12
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5

Room Information
Room Count: 13
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
Exterior Features: French Doors, Porch-Wrap Around, Shed, Stone Wall, Terrace

Lot Information
Lot Description: Historic District, Open Lot, Cleared, Level Lot

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

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
Construction Description: Frame

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 5215

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,169,350

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil, Propane
Heat Type: Hot Air, Radiant, 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: East

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: From New Canaan Town center take route 106 to Silvermine Road.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,215
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 188090

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Around this home

Schools

East School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

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, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

61% 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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Estimated sale price

$2.83M – $3.43M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
1003 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4183 Sq. Ft.	$2,380,584
1038 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2525 Sq. Ft.	$1,409,011

Address	Redfin Estimate
974 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4797 Sq. Ft.	$2,979,201
987 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4480 Sq. Ft.	$2,216,209

Address	Redfin Estimate
1022 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7720 Sq. Ft.	$3,229,465
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