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Property Description
Surround yourself with the charm and serene privacy of this 1929, 11 room, clapboard farmhouse on 5.35 acres, yet 7 minutes to the heart of New Canaan. Complete with 4/5 bedrooms, optional office, and 4.5 baths; sunroom, spacious screened porch and deck - perfect for morning coffee and/or a late day respite from the rest of the world. Most rooms overlook picturesque views of the deep, lush backyard and tranquil pond. Driving in, you are welcomed and protected from the road by generous original CT stone walls and lovely vistas from every angle. This home has been updated and beautifully maintained with surprising storage, good-sized closets and quality updates throughout. Beautiful hardwood floors, 3 wood-burning fireplaces, front and back staircases. There is an original horse barn and 2-car garage. Don't miss this lovely home and lifestyle!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1208 Smith Ridge Rd
General
- Sold For: $2,266,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24098296
- Added to Site: 229 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Rooms/Areas: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Built-Ins, Fireplace, Full Bath, Steam/Sauna, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 18, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 10, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 12, Main
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 15 x 14, Main
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 25 x 16, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 28 x 15, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, 25 x 17, Main
- Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen - Book Shelves, Built-In Hutch, Granite Counters, Dining Area, F, 23 x 14, Main
- Formal Dining Room: Formal Dining Room - Built-Ins, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 13, Main
- Library: Library - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 13 x 13, Upper
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Terrace, Awnings, Porch, Barn, Deck, Stone Wall, French Doors
- Color: white
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Neighborhood: Smith Ridge
- Driving Directions: 1208 SRR - Hidden Meadow Farm sign
School Information
- Elementary School: East
- Middle School: Saxe Middle
- High School: New Canaan
Community
- Community Name: Smith Ridge
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, Upright Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Antique
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Clapboard
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Partially Finished, Partial With Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Square Feet: 5,030
- Above Ground: 4,354 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 676 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1929
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 5.35
- Zoning: 4AC
- Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Lightly Wooded, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped, Rolling, Water View
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Pond, Walk to Water, View, Access
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,415,330
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: As per MLS
- Property ID: 185034
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence, Leigh Finley
Sold by Compass Connecticut, LLC, TEAM SAXE + BRYAN OF COMPASS, Amanda Bryan
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Schools
Schools serving 1208 Smith Ridge Rd
School District:New Canaan School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East School 54 Little Brook Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 | K-4 | 3.5 mi |
Saxe Middle School 468 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840 | 5-8 | 4.4 mi |
New Canaan High School 11 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 | 9-12 | 4.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1208 Smith Ridge Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2025
Sold
$2,266,000
5.44%
MLS
6/02/2025
Listed
$2,149,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1208 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 (MLS# 24098296) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,266,000 on July 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 1208 Smith Ridge Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Canaan? You can browse all New Canaan real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

