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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
97 Marvin Ridge RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$1,150,000ClosedMay 23, 2023
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Our Take
97 Marvin Ridge Road in New Canaan is a 1893 New England farmhouse on 1.65 acres with a red barn among lilac and magnolia trees. The house includes a parlor with built-in bookshelves and fireplace, a family room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and screened-in porch overlooking an inground pool and country setting. A private-entry office has a sitting area and bath. The second floor has three bedrooms and two baths, while the partially finished third floor includes an additional bedroom and bath.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170530233- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 2,862
- Year built
- 1893
- Acres
- 1.65
- Property taxes
- $16,443
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Red barn on a 1.65-acre lot
- Lilac and magnolia trees
- Parlor with built-in bookshelves and fireplace
- Family room with fireplace
- Screened-in porch overlooking the inground pool
- Private-entry office with sitting area and bath
- Partially finished third floor with bedroom and bath
Read the full listing description
Attention Antique Lovers… charm and endless potential abound this New England farmhouse. Situated on an exceptional 1.65 acre lot, with the quintessential red barn, and nestled amongst lilac and magnolia trees. Easily accessible to town, transportation and everyday conveniences, this home echo’s a bygone era and features 3/4 bedrooms and 5 baths. The interior is spacious, yet warm and inviting, and includes a parlor with built-in bookshelves and fireplace; expansive family room with fireplace; formal dining room; eat-in kitchen; an inviting screened-in porch that overlooks the inground pool and idyllic country setting; in-home office with a private entry, sitting area and bath; 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on second floor, plus, the 3rd floor is partially finished with additional bedroom and bath (accessible through 3rd bedroom). Restore this gem or build new; see land listing MLS #170530270
Schools
- Elementary
- South
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,150,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,550,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,150,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $8,625. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by William Raveis Real Estate
Colleen Rock
SmartMLS · Listing #170530233 · Closed
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