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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
639 Smith Ridge RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$1,825,000ClosedJanuary 31, 2022
Open house
Our Take
639 Smith Ridge Road is a 1908 vintage farmhouse on 4.01 acres, with six bedrooms and four full baths plus one partial bath. A stone-wall entry and winding drive lead to the home, while the grounds include meadows, an old apple orchard, and a horse pasture that was enjoyed years ago. The house and outbuildings are sold as-is, with renovation or construction of a new home presented as possible directions. The property has been family owned for over 50 years.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170388380- Bedrooms
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 4,265
- Year built
- 1908
- Acres
- 4.01
- Property taxes
- $21,885
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Six bedrooms and four full, one partial bath
- Stone-wall entry with winding drive
- Meadows, old apple orchard, and horse pasture
- Family-owned for over 50 years
- House and outbuildings sold as-is
- Renovation or new-home construction possibilities
Read the full listing description
A Touch of Heaven on Smith Ridge... Family owned and loved for over 50 years, this vintage farm house is sited on 4.01 stunning acres on one of the highest ridges in the heart of the Smith Ridge estate area. A stone wall entry with a winding drive leads to this spacious home with 6 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 partial bath. Enjoy spectacular lush and flat acreage with meadows, an old apple orchard and a horse pasture happily enjoyed years ago. Imagine the wonderful lifestyle and possibilities you can create with renovations to this home or the construction of a new home. Truly, a special opportunity. Note: The house and outbuildings are being sold "As Is". Also available as land 170388380 and new construction 170396752.
Schools
- Elementary
- East
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,825,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,900,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Closest recorded sales
Sold 12/14/25
$8,650,0005 beds · 6.5 ba · 13,124 sqft · Sold561 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Houlihan Lawrence
Sold 10/21/21
$1,766,0005 beds · 4.5 ba · 4,321 sqft · Sold110 Sleepy Hollow Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold 07/08/25
$7,295,0007 beds · 10 ba · 11,897 sqft · Sold727 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Brown Harris Stevens
Sold 10/29/25
$1,575,0004 beds · 4 ba · 4,436 sqft · Sold232 Sleepy Hollow Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold 03/18/22
$1,825,0004 beds · 3.5 ba · 5,668 sqft · Sold529 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Brown Harris Stevens
*Estimate: $1,825,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,250. 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 Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Janet Jorgensen
SmartMLS · Listing #170388380 · Closed
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