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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
1208 Smith Ridge RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,266,000ClosedJuly 29, 2025
Open house
Our Take
1208 Smith Ridge Road is a 1929 clapboard farmhouse on 5.35 acres, with a private setting 7 minutes from the heart of New Canaan. The home includes a sunroom, screened porch, deck, hardwood floors, three wood-burning fireplaces, and front and back staircases. Rooms overlook the backyard and pond, while original Connecticut stone walls frame the approach. An original horse barn and a two-car garage accompany the home. It also includes an optional office, storage, and good-sized closets.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24098296- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 5,030
- Year built
- 1929
- Acres
- 5.35
- Property taxes
- $23,622
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- 1929 clapboard farmhouse on 5.35 acres
- Sunroom, screened porch, and deck
- Rooms overlooking the backyard and pond
- Original Connecticut stone walls
- Hardwood floors and three wood-burning fireplaces
- Front and back staircases
- Original horse barn and two-car garage
- Optional office with generous storage
Read the full listing description
Surround yourself with the charm and serene privacy of this 1929, 11 room, clapboard farmhouse on 5.35 acres, yet 7 minutes to the heart of New Canaan. Complete with 4/5 bedrooms, optional office, and 4.5 baths; sunroom, spacious screened porch and deck - perfect for morning coffee and/or a late day respite from the rest of the world. Most rooms overlook picturesque views of the deep, lush backyard and tranquil pond. Driving in, you are welcomed and protected from the road by generous original CT stone walls and lovely vistas from every angle. This home has been updated and beautifully maintained with surprising storage, good-sized closets and quality updates throughout. Beautiful hardwood floors, 3 wood-burning fireplaces, front and back staircases. There is an original horse barn and 2-car garage. Don't miss this lovely home and lifestyle!!
Schools
- Elementary
- East
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,266,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,149,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,266,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $28,325. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence
Leigh Finley
SmartMLS · Listing #24098296 · Closed
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