New Canaan, CT / 7 DAYS ON MARKET

179 South AvenueNew Canaan, CT 06840

Asking price$1,399,000Active

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  • Saturday, September 19, 20261:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

Our Take

179 South Avenue is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Hathaway Common with a dedicated dining area, fireplace, and finished lower-level space currently used as a home office. The property includes a private garage, central air, smart-home features, and private outdoor space. Residents also have access to expansive lawns, guest parking, a community pool, and clubhouse, with yard work and snow removal handled by the community. Sidewalks connect to New Canaan’s village, shops, library, and Metro-North.

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At a glance

Active · MLS #24202379
Bedrooms
3
BathroomsBaths
2 full / 1 half
Square feet
1,955
Year built
1974
Acres
Not provided
Property taxes
$10,930

July 2026-June 2027

What stands out

  • Three-bedroom home with two-and-a-half baths
  • Finished lower-level home office
  • Dedicated dining area and fireplace
  • Private garage with central air
  • Smart-home features for everyday use
  • Community pool and clubhouse access
  • Private outdoor space and expansive lawns
  • Sidewalks connect to village shops and Metro-North
Read the full listing description

Have you ever imagined living on prestigious South Avenue and strolling into town for dinner, shopping or ice cream on a beautiful New England evening? Welcome to highly sought-after Hathaway Common, where convenience, community and a peaceful setting come together. This bright and spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a wonderful floor plan with a dedicated dining area, fireplace and finished lower-level space, currently used as a home office. A private garage, central air and smart-home features add everyday ease. Enjoy private outdoor space, expansive lawns, abundant guest parking, a community pool and clubhouse, all without the worry of yard work or snow removal. Best of all is the exceptional location. Flat, walkable sidewalks connect you to New Canaan's vibrant village, award-winning restaurants, shops, library and Metro-North, as well as local schools and the YMCA. Mead Park is just moments away for tennis, pickleball, baseball and skating. A rare combination of space, tranquility and extraordinary convenience, this is New Canaan living at its best.

Schools

Elementary
South
Middle
Saxe Middle
High
New Canaan

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179 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Price history

DateEventPrice
Originally listed$1,399,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $1,399,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $10,493. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered compensation.

Listed by William Raveis Real Estate · (203) 966-3555

Laura Danforth

SmartMLS · Listing #24202379 · Active

Listing data checked: Sep 17, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT.

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