Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$2,600,000
Asked $2,395,000 · Sold 2025-06-26

1658 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

5 beds 6 baths 6,619 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1994

About this home

Discover luxury and privacy at this stunning colonial on iconic Ponus Ridge. Set on 2.2 lush acres with perennial gardens and bordering conservation land, this west-side oasis is minutes from town, trains, and West Elementary School. Move-in with a new roof, renovated bathrooms, freshly painted interiors, and meticulous mechanicals, this home blends elegance with modern convenience. The grand two-story foyer with custom millwork throughout leads to gorgeous living spaces, including a living room with a marble mahogany fireplace, a formal dining room with a wet bar, and a family room featuring a cathedral ceiling, fieldstone fireplace, and a wall of windows showcasing the tranquil backyard. The chef's kitchen is a dream, offering Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Miele appliances, an oversized island, a walk-in pantry, and a sunny dining area with deck access. A screened three-season porch with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and mahogany floors is perfect for enjoying indoor-outdoor living. The luxurious primary suite boasts a spa-like bath and three walk-in closets. Four additional bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and an au pair/in-law suite with private stairway complete the upper level. The walk-out lower level offers versatility with a great room, gym, second office, half bath, and storage. Outside, relax or entertain on the expansive deck, slate patio or around the firepit, all while enjoying unmatched privacy. This estate is a rare blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,600,000
Beds
5
Baths
6
Interior
6,619 sq ft
Lot
2.21 ac
Year Built
1994
MLS #
24064803
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
31
Heat
Oil · Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling
Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Main Level — First floor
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

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

Taxes

Property tax
$26,312 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$1,629,880

Interior

Appliances
Cook Top, Wall Oven, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Partial, Heated, Storage, Cooled, Partially Finished, Liveable Space, Partial With Walk-Out
Attic
Unfinished, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Shingle, Stone, Wood
Exterior features
Porch-Screened, Porch-Enclosed, Gutters, French Doors, Patio, Sidewalk, Porch, Deck, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Corner Lot, Rear Lot, Lightly Wooded, Borders Open Space, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Waterfront
River, View
Direct waterfront
Yes

Energy

Energy features
Generator, Generator Ready, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Scott's Corners Market1.8 mi away
Also nearby
Acme2.64 mi away
Pharmacy
Walgreens2.82 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station2.77 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~2.1 miScott's Corners Market — 1.8 miAcme — 2.64 miWalgreens — 2.82 miNew Canaan — 2.77 mi
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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.

2025-06-26Sold — $2,600,000 asked $2,395,000 (this listing)MLS 24064803

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 built1994
Living area5,423 sq ft
Total rooms10
Lot size2.21 acres
Stories2
HeatForced Hot Air
ExteriorClapboards
Assessed value$1,629,880
Town appraisal$2,328,400
Last recorded sale1994 — $335,000
Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l — Indira Desai Christie · (203) 966-2633

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