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228 Weed Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,200,000
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Property Description
Here's a chance to own a piece of New Canaan History. From the moment you enter this beloved family home you will appreciate the soft warm atmosphere of the rich beamed ceilings, wide-plank floors and stone beehive fireplace. The Joseph Stevens-Charles Saxon House is an antique-lover's dream. Rich in history dating back to 1722, it boasts priceless character and charm. Once owned by renowned American Cartoonist Charles Saxon, known for his work for THE NEW YORKER, the sun-filled rooms & graciously scaled interior spaces invite and welcome you. The highly flexible main-floor plan features a large eat-in kitchen updated by Deane, Inc. a formal dining room with fireplace, two gracious living areas for intimate family gatherings or holiday entertaining and a first-floor home office/ bedroom with half bath. Four additional bedrooms and two baths complete the second level. Generous closet space throughout. Outside you'll delight in the large covered sitting porch that overlooks 1.6 acres of expansive level property with rambling stone walls, lush perennial gardens and flowering trees. A detached 2-car garage with separate sunny studio/office space w/bath completes this historic offering with timeless qualities. In the heart of New Canaan and convenient to everything.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 228 Weed St
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $14,954 (July 2022-June 2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 170522479
- Added to Site: 600 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Full Bath, Wide Board Floor, 11.10 x 18.11, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Built-Ins, Wide Board Floor, 13.90 x 11.60, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Built-Ins, Full Bath, Wide Board Floor, 20.40 x 11.00, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Wall/Wall Carpet, 9.00 x 19.00, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Wide Board Floor, 17.10 x 15.10, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Bay/Bow Window, Built-Ins, Wide Board Floor, 19.20 x 18.90, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Built-In Hutch, Tile Floor, 19.60 x 15.00, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace, Wide Board Floor, 16.70 x 11.40, Main
- Office: Office - Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, Patio/Terrace, Sliders, 14.40 x 12.11, Main
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Porch, Stone Wall
- Color: Gray
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Driving Directions: Old Stamford Road (Rt 106) to Weed Street or Elm Street to Weed St
School Information
- Elementary School: South
- Middle School: Saxe Middle
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: New Canaan
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Split System
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Antique
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Frame, Clapboard, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Concrete Floor
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,560
- Year Built: 1722
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.61
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Paved
- Zoning: 1AC
- Lot Description: Dry, Cleared, Lightly Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $814,030
- Tax Amount: $14,954
- Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 183647
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence, Taylor Tait
Sold by Douglas Elliman of Connecticut, Chau Ngo
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Schools
Schools serving 228 Weed St
School District:New Canaan School District
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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8 Farm Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi | |
468 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840 | PK-8 | 0.9 mi | |
11 Farm Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 228 Weed St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/14/2022
Sold
$1,200,000
-9.43%
MLS
9/21/2022
Listed
$1,325,000
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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.
228 Weed Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 (MLS# 170522479) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on December 14, 2022. Want to learn more about 228 Weed Street? 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.