Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$3,549,000
1218 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
6 beds 9 baths 8,539 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1978
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About this home

Designed by acclaimed architect Dinyar Wadia, this exceptional 5-bedroom estate is set on park-like grounds just minutes from downtown New Canaan. Tranquil gardens, a scenic pond, meandering stream, and curated perennial plantings create a rare sense of serenity and privacy - an ideal setting for both entertaining and everyday living. In the main residence, a gracious foyer introduces elegant, well-proportioned interiors, with dining and living rooms anchored by a double-sided stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to the family room, sunroom, and front and rear covered porches. The home also features multiple private offices and sun-filled bedrooms, including a serene primary-suite with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, private porch, and own sauna. A third-floor suite provides a private guest retreat, while the fully finished lower level includes a dedicated gym with separate entrance. Exceptional outdoor living unfolds with a heated pool, outdoor kitchen, fieldstone fireplace, spa tub, stone terraces, and covered dining areas. A six-person sauna with full bath enhances the spa-like atmosphere, while an authentic tea house provides the ideal setting for yoga or meditation. A refined separate barn/garage includes a beautifully appointed 1-bedroom apartment-perfect for guests, extended family, or a private retreat. The expansive garage accommodates up to six cars, with space for lifts and multiple charging stations, offering a rare opportunity for the discerning car collector.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$3,549,000
Beds
6
Baths
9
Interior
8,539 sq ft
Lot
4.14 ac
Year Built
1978
MLS #
24165816
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
7
Heat
Oil, Propane · Hot Air, Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Barn, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Paved, RV/Boat Pad, Driveway (6-car)
Laundry
Upper Level

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
East
Middle / Jr High
Saxe Middle
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$38,849 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$2,327,710

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Heated, Garage Access, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out
Attic
Storage Space, Partially Finished, Floored, Walk-up
Fireplaces
4
Total rooms
11

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle, Wood Shingle
Siding
Clapboard, Cedar, Wood
Exterior features
Terrace, Barn, Gutters, Lighting, Guest House, Hot Tub, French Doors, Underground Utilities, Underground Sprinkler
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Gunite, Heated, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
4AC
Lot
Secluded, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Waterfront
Pond, View
Direct waterfront
Yes

Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2026-06-12Sold — $4,501,000 asked $3,549,000 (this listing)MLS 24165816

Public record

From the New Canaan assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1984
Living area1,425 sq ft
Total rooms3
Lot size4.14 acres
Stories1
HeatForced Hot Air
ExteriorClapboards
Assessed value$2,327,710
Town appraisal$3,325,300
Last recorded sale2003 — $2,200,000
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate — Melissa Rwambuya · (203) 966-3555

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