This is more than a home—it's a living work of art. Come and see the recent updates, including fresh new painting throughout, as well as enhanced landscaping and outdoor lighting. The extraordinary residence functions beautifully for family living but originally it was a 200-year-old barn transformed in 1973 by acclaimed architect Charles Gwathmey, blending rustic heritage with bold modernist design. The home showcases Gwathmey's signature sculptural details, including glass block walls and an interior silo encircling a dramatic spiral staircase. The centerpiece is a breathtaking 30' x 35' great room with soaring beamed ceilings, a massive fireplace, and natural light pouring through expansive windows. The property has since been thoughtfully expanded by its current owners and was featured in Architectural Digest in 2005. Set on a secluded mid-country acre, the home offers five bedrooms and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that invites year around entertaining. Designed with both style and practicality in mind, the layout offers generous gathering spaces, private retreats, and a backyard oasis with mature specimen plantings, pool, spa, firepit, grill, bar and covered lounge area. Every detail, from the architectural pedigree to the lifestyle amenities, reflects a rare fusion of history, innovation, and artistry.
Listed by Cate Keeney
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License #RES.0755441
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Sotheby's International Realty
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203-536-8187
Last updated October 20, 2025
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Source: FlexMLS #123711
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodMid Country East
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms7.5
Days on Prevu21
Taxes$26,833/year
Size6,725 sqft
Price per sqft$636
Amenities
Private Outdoor Space
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Parking
Location
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Listing History
10/02/2025
Listed by Sotheby's International Realty
$4,275,000
Property Details for 490 North Street
Exterior
Construction
Roof: Metal, Wood
Year Built: 2002
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Barn Siding
Exterior Features: Balcony
Features
Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Pool Private: Yes
Measurements
Building Area Total: 6,725
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Lot Size Acres: 1.00
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Square Feet: 43,560
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 11-1270
Tax Annual Amount: $26,833.00
Tax Assessed Value: $2,228,520.00
Interior
Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Back Stairs, Hot Tub
Rooms
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Finished
Bathrooms Full: 7
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
Bedrooms Total: 5
Other
General
Exclusions: Call LB
Location
City Region: South Parkway
Parking
Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Schools
Elementary School
Elementary School: North Street
Middle or Junior School
Middle Or Junior School: Central
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Other Equipment: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
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