The John Knapp house is a wonderfully inviting home. With unparalleled craftsmanship, sited on a hill and built in 1705, it’s an American icon updated to suit the needs of today's buyers, while mixing Americana with Country French charm / warmth. The 1st floor’s kitchen was renovated this year –cabinets, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops! Enjoy family gatherings in the oversized dining room, with original beams and a 10-ft walk-in stone fireplace with wood burning stove / beehive oven. A large living room with its own fireplace and wide board floor planks leads via French doors to a stone patio overlooking the tranquil garden (nearly an acre of land with grape trellis, kids play set, etc. completely fenced in), perfect for entertaining and BBQ’s. And, an office space, half bath and laundry room complete 1st floor. The 2nd floor, features a master bedroom suite, with a fireplace, walk-in closet and full, updated double sink bath. Two other bedrooms, another full bath (+ claw foot tub) – 17” wide board flooring throughout – finish 2nd floor. An attic offers great space for a playroom / office plus an extra room for storage / cedar closet! The barn is a post / beam 2-car garage with a loft space for storage. A separate studio with full bath is attached to the garage, perfect for au-pair, family or guests. Midway between Merritt Pkwy / I-95, near local schools and a quick drive to Metro-North, shopping and bustling nightlife of Stamford.
Single-familyProperty Type
1705Year Built
0.78 acresLot Size
$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jacqueline Naudet• Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
Bought with Lisa Ferrante• Houlihan Lawrence
Source:Smart MLS #170086240
Redfin Estimate
$948,176
$441K since sold in December 2018$28K since August
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This home's estimate is 5% lower than the average sale price ($998K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,186
Year built
1705
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
317289
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
R-20
Single Family Districts, Low Density
The purpose of these districts is to set aside and protect areas which have been or may be developed predominantly for single family dwellings. Certain other uses are also permitted as-ofright or by Special Permit subject to adequate conditions and safeguards. It is intended that all uses permitted in these districts be consistent with local Street characteristics and the level of public services. It is hereby found and declared, further, that these regulations are necessary to the protection of these areas and that their protection is essential to the maintenance of a balanced community of sound residential areas of diverse types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational / school
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Barn, Paved
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Location: off the office with half bath
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
In-Law Apartment: Possible
In-Law Access: Detached
Fireplaces Total: 3
Cooling System: Window Unit
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer