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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
133 Harrison AvenueNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,500,000ClosedMay 28, 2024
Open house
Our Take
133 Harrison Avenue is a 1926 colonial with five bedrooms and a layout that combines period character with updates and added space. The kitchen and adjacent family room form a central gathering area, with formal living and dining rooms nearby. Upstairs are a primary bedroom with marble bath and walk-in closet, three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and laundry. A first-floor bedroom currently serves as a study, while the finished walk-out lower level includes a full bath. The property also has terraces and a planted private yard.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24005773- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 5,127
- Year built
- 1926
- Acres
- 0.69
- Property taxes
- $19,070
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Chef’s kitchen with adjacent family room
- Formal living and dining rooms with millwork
- Primary bedroom with marble bath and walk-in closet
- Three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and laundry
- First-floor fifth bedroom currently used as a study
- Finished walk-out lower level with full bath
- Private yard and terraces framed by mature plantings
- Expanded colonial with updated interiors
Read the full listing description
This gracious in town colonial is a hidden treasure. The vintage home has been thoughtfully expanded and updated throughout, seamlessly blending the charm of yesteryear with modern amenities for today's lifestyle. A chefs dream kitchen, with adjacent family room, is the heart of the home and leads to formal living and dining rooms with extensive millwork and character. The expansive finished walk out lower level, with full bath, offers endless possibilities providing plenty of space for relaxation, play, exercise, entertaining, work or au pair. The second floor offers a beautiful primary bedroom, with a sparkling marble bath and large walk-in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths and a laundry room on the second floor. The 5th bedroom (currently used as a study) is down a private hall on the first floor, making it an ideal guest suite. Framed by evergreens and mature plantings, you can enjoy the beautiful private yard and terraces, yet still be just minutes from the village, train, parks, and schools. With meticulous attention to detail evident throughout, this well-maintained home is truly a special offering
Schools
- Elementary
- South
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,500,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,340,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,500,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $31,250. 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 Brown Harris Stevens
Barbara Gronseth
SmartMLS · Listing #24005773 · Closed
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