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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
1580 Ponus RidgeNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$3,400,000ClosedDecember 4, 2025
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Our Take
1580 Ponus Ridge is a 1983 New Canaan home on 2.54 acres, with five bedrooms, four full baths, two half baths, four-car garages, and an au pair suite. Its William Wurster-inspired transitional style is paired with an extensive renovation, more than 100 custom windows, and 16 doors. French doors open to bluestone terraces, a gas fire pit, flower gardens, a pool, and a spa. The home is set on New Canaan’s west side.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24118090- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 6,388
- Year built
- 1983
- Acres
- 2.54
- Property taxes
- $40,293
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- William Wurster-inspired transitional style
- More than 100 custom windows
- French doors opening to bluestone terraces
- Gas fire pit for entertaining
- Flower gardens, pool, and spa
- Five bedrooms and four-car garages
- Au pair suite
Read the full listing description
California meets New Canaan in this William Wurster inspired transitional-style masterpiece set on 2.54 private acres on New Canaan's desirable west side that's so convenient to town. This extensively renovated home has over 100 custom windows and 16 doors bringing the outside in from every room. Amazing sun-drenched living space with wonderful views from EVERYWHERE. French doors lead to expansive bluestone terraces, a beautiful gas fire pit for entertaining, meticulously manicured flower gardens, pool, spa and river. Five bedrooms, 4-car garages, au pair suite and an exceptionally designed layout make this home a sensational haven with the warmth of a colonial but so fresh!
Schools
- Elementary
- West
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $3,400,000 | |
| Original list price | $3,499,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Sold 05/11/23
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$2,545,0005 beds · 5 ba · 6,550 sqft · Sold1566 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 03/21/23
$1,425,0004 beds · 3.5 ba · 2,887 sqft · Sold1634 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 01/04/22
$2,100,0004 beds · 5.5 ba · 4,287 sqft · Sold1544 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840Brown Harris Stevens
Sold 06/25/25
$2,600,0005 beds · 4.5 ba · 6,619 sqft · Sold1658 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
*Estimate: $3,400,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $42,500. 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 · (203) 966-3555
Kelly Defrancesco · (203) 667-4074
SmartMLS · Listing #24118090 · Closed
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