Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$2,800,000
Asked $2,895,000 · Sold 2024-11-21

253 Turtle Back Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

4 beds 5 baths 5,754 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 2005
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About this home

Fabulous 2005 four-bedroom colonial sited beautifully & privately on coveted Turtle Back Road. Commanding a spectacular & welcoming presence, this home offers attractive detailed interior spaces w/a superb floor plan for many communal gathering areas & a relaxing, private exterior complete w/inviting heated pool, expansive blue stone patio & generator. Gracious two-story foyer & lovely living room w/ fireplace.The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, walk-in pantry & adjacent breakfast room. Entertain guests effortlessly in the inviting family room equipped w/additional fireplace & handy butler's pantry nearby, & host memorable dinners in the comfortable dining room. Sought after first floor office complete with nearby sunroom will make working from home an absolute delight! Impressive primary suite w/access to two balconies, generously sized walk in closet, and peaceful spa-like bathroom retreat awaits. Be wowed by the second floor recreation room space that can serve a multitude of purposes. Select your driveway entrance of choice to access four car garage w/guest parking galore. Lower level & walk-up third floor ready for endless customization possibilities. Exuding warmth & comfort from every corner, this spacious home & property beckon all to linger, enjoy and embrace this lifestyle. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a fantastic home in one of New Canaan's most desirable neighborhoods!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,800,000
Beds
4
Baths
5
Interior
5,754 sq ft
Lot
2.58 ac
Year Built
2005
MLS #
24015540
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
74
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway (4-car)
Laundry
Upper Level — Side by Side Appliances w/ Sink

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
$34,126 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$2,114,350

Interior

Appliances
Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Storage, Garage Access, Interior Access
Attic
Unfinished, Walk-up
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
11

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Shake
Exterior features
Balcony, Underground Utilities, Barn, Gutters, Garden Area, French Doors
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Heated, Concrete, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
4AC
Lot
Some Wetlands, Lightly Wooded, Treed, Level Lot, Cleared

Energy

Energy features
Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Scott's Corners Market1.68 mi away
Also nearby
Walter Stewart's Market2.45 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy2.54 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station2.51 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~1.8 miScott's Corners Market — 1.68 miWalter Stewart's Market — 2.45 miCVS Pharmacy — 2.54 miNew Canaan — 2.51 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.

2024-11-21Sold — $2,800,000 asked $2,895,000 (this listing)MLS 24015540

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 built2005
Living area5,754 sq ft
Total rooms11
Lot size2.58 acres
Stories2
HeatForced Hot Air
ExteriorWood Shingles
Assessed value$2,114,350
Town appraisal$3,020,500
Last recorded sale1999 — $940,000
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate — Hannelore Kaplan · (203) 966-3555

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