5 Down River Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 Property Records

New Canaan Town property record for 5 Down River Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1850
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$7,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill	$12,038 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Mortgage Feb 2026 Line of Credit + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`N 82 M41`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`N 82 M41`
Alternative APNs	`NCAN M:000N B:082 L:00M41` `16487`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,920 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,437 sqft
Basement Area	1,115 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,115 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1850
Effective Year Built	Effective 1850
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Septic

Location & Zoning

Account Number	16487
Street Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD
City	NEW CANAAN
State	CT
Zip	06840-5901
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	BRES
Legal Block	82
Legal Lot Number	M41
Jurisdiction	NEW CANAAN CT
Township / Civil Division	NEW CANAAN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	35101

Owner

5 Down River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.

Source: New Canaan Town records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Person

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 5, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
Feb 5, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA
Sep 15, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Jun 25, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 21, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MEMBERS CU
Aug 24, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MEMBERS CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 15, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 15, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2025630
Deed Book / Page	1105 / 106
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 8, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc	001105-106
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CANAAN CT
Property Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 20, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	001110-369
Date	Feb 5, 2026
Book Page	1110/369
Instrument	1644

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CANAAN CT
Property Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 11, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	001110-369
Date	Feb 5, 2026
Book Page	1110/369
Instrument	1644

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

September 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CANAAN CT
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2025
Property Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901
Document Number	001105-106
Book / Page	1105 / 106
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2025
Instrument	630
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

June 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CANAAN CT
Recording Date	Jun 25, 2024
Property Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901
Document Number	01088-1047
Book / Page	1088 / 1047
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2024
Instrument	2445
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CANAAN CT
Property Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901
Document Number	1004-895
Instrument Date	Aug 21, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 15, 2019
Title Company	UNKNOWN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD NEW CANAAN CT 068405901, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901

Mortgage

Document Number	1004-895
Date	Sep 25, 2019
Book Page	001004/000895

Lender

Name	MEMBERS CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Sep 24, 2024

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CANAAN CT
Property Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901
Document Number	977-1102
Book / Page	000977 / 001102
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 DOWN RIVER RD NEW CANAAN CT 068405901, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5901

Mortgage

Document Number	977-1102
Date	Aug 24, 2017
Book Page	000977/001102

Lender

Name	MEMBERS CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Aug 23, 2037

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Down River Rd was $12,038, up 1.7% from the year before.

Source: New Canaan Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Connecticut
County Subdivision	New Canaan Town
Unified School District	New Canaan School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$12,038.00 (+1.66%)	$709,520 (-) Land $535,080 Building $174,440	$1,561,012 (+214.3%)
2025	$11,842.00	$709,520 Land $535,080 Building $174,440	$496,664 Land $374,556 Building $122,108
2024	$11,842.00 (+17.4%)
2023	$10,087.00 (+3.11%)	$532,560 (-) Land $476,350 Building $56,210
2022	$9,783.00	$532,560 Land $476,350 Building $56,210

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5 Down River 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 AE, 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

Wildfire risk around 5 Down River Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	24 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 247 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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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