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$2,750,000

Sold
289 Wahackme Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,056 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1955
Sold
Units n/a
Checked: 12 hours ago
Updated: Aug 28, 2025 at 10:04AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$8,905
Cap Rate
1.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.9%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.32
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.3%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1955
Sold
Units n/a

Welcome to 289 Wahackme Rd, a fusion of modern style and classic charm. This jewel box was meticulously renovated and expanded by the award-winning Gardiner Larson Homes and is tailored for today's modern lifestyle with sophistication and practicality. The original 1955 home was taken down to the studs and rebuilt in 2021-2022. This "Smart House" spans 3,056 square feet on 2 levels with approx. 600 additional square feet of finished space in the lower level. It features 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 and a half sleek bathrooms. Sunlight streams through the oversized Marvin windows, accentuating the open, airy layout and highlighting the seamless flow between rooms. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated including Hardie board siding, a maintenance free deck and pristine hardwood floors throughout. House is on city water, too. At the heart of the home is an exquisitely designed kitchen, equipped with premium finishes that cater to culinary enthusiasts. Set on a professionally landscaped 1.21 acre, this property offers private outdoor space perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding, with a potential pool site enhancing its allure. This residence is ideally situated, offering a harmonious blend of peaceful living and accessibility to local amenities, award winning schools, parks, and transport links. Experience luxury and innovation at its finest in this exceptional New Canaan home.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Storage Space
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: NCANM:0026B:022L:00G43
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1955

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $23,559

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Fairfield

Listing Details


Listed by:
Mary Ellen Gallagher
Compass Connecticut, LLC
(203) 216-0699

Source:
SmartMLS
MLS#: 24106370
SmartMLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$8,905
Cap Rate
1.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.9%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.32
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$2,750,000
Amount financed:
-$2,200,000
Down payment:
$550,000
Closing costs:
$82,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$632,500
Square feet:
3,056
Cost per square foot:
$900
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.88

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,200,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$13,014
Property tax:
$1,963
Insurance:
$616
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$15,593

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$8,800 $105,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$528 -$6,336
Operating income:
$8,272 $99,264

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (22%)
22%-$1,963-$23,559
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$616-$7,392
Property management: (8%)
8%-$704-$8,448
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$440-$5,280
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$440-$5,280
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (47%)
47%-$4,163-$49,959

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$4,109 $49,308
Mortgage payments:
-$13,014 -$156,168
Cash flow:
-$8,905 -$106,860