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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
70 Hickory DriveNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,225,000ClosedAugust 21, 2022
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Our Take
70 Hickory Drive is a Shingle Style Cape set back from the road on two acres on a cul-de-sac, with driveway gates. Additions and renovations include a kitchen with an island opening to the breakfast room and family room, plus a ground-level deck. Two primary bedroom suites—one on each floor—are complemented upstairs by a dressing room with built-ins, a library, a den/office, and a built-in workspace.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170499119- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 4,800
- Year built
- 1952
- Acres
- 2
- Property taxes
- $19,777
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Shingle Style Cape on two acres
- Set back from the road on a cul-de-sac
- Kitchen island open to breakfast and family rooms
- Ground-level deck
- Two primary suites, one on each floor
- Upper-level dressing room with built-ins
- Second-floor library and den/office
- Silvermine-Fowler Nature Preserve walking trails nearby
Read the full listing description
Attractive Shingle Style Cape set back from the road on two idyllic acres with driveway gates on convenient cul-de-sac close to town. Additions and renovations include gourmet kitchen with island open to breakfast room and family room, spacious ground level deck, two primary bedroom suites (one on each floor ). The primary suite on 2nd floor has a huge dressing room/walk-in closet w/built-ins and luxurious bathroom. The open floor plan on second floor provides a built-in work space, library and den/office. The Rear staircase leads to the 2nd floor with two large bedrooms and connecting bath. All bedrooms on 2nd floor are linked to the library and den/office. Added bonus is the short stroll to Silvermine-Fowler Nature Preserve with walking trails located right in the neighborhood! Highest and best by 5:00 on 6/21 - See Agent Remarks.
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 | $2,225,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,895,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,225,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $27,813. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty
Marsha Charles
SmartMLS · Listing #170499119 · Closed
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