New Canaan, CT / SOLD

1024 Smith Ridge RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840

The buyer could have saved at least$82,500 in brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive. For purchases of $5 million and above, we rebate 60% or more of the buyer-agent commission we receive. Contact Cress for your tailored rebate. At this closed price, the base estimate is $82,500.

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*Base estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 60% rebate. Any rebate above 60% for a $5M+ purchase is determined with Cress. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

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Sale Price$5,500,000ClosedJune 9, 2024

Our Take

1024 Smith Ridge Road in New Canaan is a 1939 Georgian-inspired estate on 4.2 acres, set back from the road and seven minutes from town. The residence includes five en suite bedrooms, formal living spaces, a gourmet kitchen, bespoke millwork, arched doorways, and rows of windows capturing garden views. Outdoor features include landscaped grounds, a pool, half-basketball court, motor courts, and a heated three-car garage, along with extensive smart-home features.

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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved at least$82,500 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive. For purchases of $5 million and above, we rebate 60% or more of the buyer-agent commission we receive. Contact Cress for your tailored rebate. At this closed price, the base estimate is $82,500.

See how the commission rebate works ↗

*Base estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 60% rebate. Any rebate above 60% for a $5M+ purchase is determined with Cress. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

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At a glance

Closed · MLS #24002646
Bedrooms
5
BathroomsBaths
5 full / 2 half
Square feet
6,907
Year built
1939
Acres
4.2
Property taxes
$42,644

July 2023-June 2024

What stands out

  • Five en suite bedrooms
  • Bespoke millwork and arched doorways
  • Rows of windows capturing garden views
  • Pool and half-basketball court
  • Heated three-car garage
  • Extensive smart-home features
Read the full listing description

Classic old-world grandeur meets Connecticut sophistication at Bluebell Manor, an exquisite Georgian-inspired estate on 4.2 acres. Just seven minutes to town, this retreat set-back from the road, caters to a world-class lifestyle of elevated relaxation and lavish entertaining with sumptuous formal living spaces, five luxurious en suite bedrooms, a magazine-worthy gourmet kitchen, and a wealth of upscale amenities. Inside the impeccable residence bespoke millwork and arched doorways create a timeless aesthetic, while rows of windows capture mesmerizing garden views. The park-like grounds boast manicured landscaping, a pool, a half-basketball court, motor courts and a heated three-car garage. Extensive smart home features and conveniences deliver an unrivaled Connecticut lifestyle at incomparable Bluebell Manor.

Schools

Elementary
East
Middle
Not provided
High
New Canaan

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$5,500,000
Original list price$5,700,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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Closest recorded sales
1000 Smith Ridge RoadSold 09/30/24 $1,000,0002 beds · 2.5 ba · 3,298 sqft · Sold1000 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840AG Prime Realty 152 Michigan RoadSold 02/01/24 $2,150,0007 beds · 5.5 ba · 4,490 sqft · Sold152 Michigan Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Houlihan Lawrence 136 Wilton RoadSold 05/07/24 $1,318,3753 beds · 3 ba · 2,427 sqft · Sold136 Wilton Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Compass Connecticut, LLC 176 Michigan RoadSold 07/31/22 $3,300,0004 beds · 5.5 ba · 5,621 sqft · Sold176 Michigan Road, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 228 Wilton RoadSold 08/02/22 $1,650,0005 beds · 3.5 ba · 3,606 sqft · Sold228 Wilton Road, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

*Base estimate: $5,500,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 60% rebate = $82,500. For the $5M+ tier, we offer a 60% rebate or more; contact Cress to determine any additional rebate. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC

Christine Saxe

SmartMLS · Listing #24002646 · Closed

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