281 Elm St
New Canaan, CT 06840
4 bd 6 ba 3,672 sqft Built 1900 Lot 6,970 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$1,092,500
Aug 30, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Listing removed | $5,900 | SMARTMLS |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Listed for rent | $5,900 | SMARTMLS |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Price changed for rent | $5,250 | Newcanaan |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Listed for rent | $5,900 | Newcanaan |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Sold | $1,092,500 | SMARTMLS |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Sold | $1,092,500 | Public Record |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Listed | $950,000 | MLS #170480216 |
| Jan 14, 2015 | Listing removed | $1,750 | SMARTMLS |
| Dec 21, 2014 | Listed for rent | $1,750 | SMARTMLS |
| Aug 8, 1980 | Sold | $127,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,990 | $470,680 | $733,670 | $12,245 |
| 2023 | $99,400 | $432,670 | $532,070 | $10,077 |
| 2022 | $99,400 | $432,670 | $532,070 | $9,774 |
| 2021 | $99,400 | $432,670 | $532,070 | $9,662 |
| 2020 | $99,400 | $432,670 | $532,070 | $9,662 |
| 2019 | $99,400 | $432,670 | $532,070 | $9,705 |
| 2018 | $206,780 | $400,610 | $607,390 | $10,695 |
| 2017 | $206,780 | $400,610 | $607,390 | $10,501 |
| 2016 | $206,780 | $400,610 | $607,390 | $10,262 |
| 2015 | $206,780 | $400,610 | $607,390 | $10,060 |
| 2013 | $153,790 | $369,530 | $523,320 | $7,967 |
| 2006 | $186,200 | $264,800 | $451,000 | $6,621 |
| 2005 | $186,200 | $264,800 | $451,000 | $6,309 |
| 2004 | $186,200 | $264,800 | $451,000 | $5,967 |
| 2003 | $146,440 | $259,000 | $405,440 | $5,672 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
multi_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
6
Living area
3,672 sqft
Lot size
6,970 sqft
ZIP code
06840
City
New Canaan
Street
Elm St
Coordinates
41.14573, -73.50014
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,508
Gross rental yield
6.05%
Implied cap rate
3.93%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 281 Elm St last sell?
281 Elm St most recently sold on Aug 30, 2022 for $1,092,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 281 Elm St?
The most recent total assessment for 281 Elm St (year 2025) is $733,670 with $12,245 in property tax.
How does 281 Elm St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 32.8% below the last sale price of $1,092,500.
When was 281 Elm St built?
281 Elm St was built in 1900.
How does 281 Elm St compare to others on Elm St?
We track 8 other properties on Elm St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Elm St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 281 Elm St?
281 Elm St is a 4 bed, 6 bath, 3,672 sqft, 6,970 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 281 Elm St a flip candidate?
No — 281 Elm St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 281 Elm St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 281 Elm St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.2%
Implied 1-yr
-0.8%
2026 Q3
$2.61M
2026 Q4
$2.61M
ZIP 06840 — Median Price History + Forecast
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