New Canaan Town property record for 281 Turtle Back Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 6,335 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 2.22 acres (96,703 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,675,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $42,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11100 |
| Primary APN | 11100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,335 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 3,650 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 96,703 sqft (2.22 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 11100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 TURTLE BACK RD |
| City | NEW CANAAN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06840-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 4AC |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CANAAN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CANAAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 35200 |
281 Turtle Back Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: New Canaan Town records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 TURTLE BACK RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-2627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1045 / 776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CANAAN CT |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 TURTLE BACK RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-2627 |
| Document Number | 001045-776 |
| Book / Page | 1045 / 776 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001045778 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1045/778 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Turtle Back Rd was $42,472, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: New Canaan Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | New Canaan Town |
| Unified School District | New Canaan School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,472.00 (+1.66%) | $2,503,200 (-) Land $671,650 Building $1,831,550 | $4,828,778 (+175.58%) |
| 2025 | $41,778.00 | $2,503,200 Land $671,650 Building $1,831,550 | $1,752,240 Land $470,155 Building $1,282,085 |
| 2024 | $41,778.00 (+19.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $34,918.00 (+3.1%) | $1,843,590 (-) Land $680,400 Building $1,163,190 | |
| 2022 | $33,867.00 | $1,843,590 Land $680,400 Building $1,163,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Turtle Back Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Turtle Back Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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