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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
181 South Avenue, Unit 19New Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$1,662,500ClosedOctober 8, 2025
Open house
Our Take
181 South Avenue is a three-bedroom, three-bath condo at Hathaway Commons with an attached one-car garage and a mudroom containing a full-sized washer and dryer. The eat-in kitchen, dining area, and living area include a fireplace and open to a private bluestone terrace with access to green space. A main-level bedroom sits beside a full bath, while two second-floor bedrooms have ensuite baths. The finished basement provides space for recreation, a home gym, or an office, and the community includes a pool.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24125639- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,735
- Year built
- 1974
- Acres
- Not provided
- Property taxes
- $14,469
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Attached one-car garage and laundry-equipped mudroom
- Eat-in kitchen with fireplace and terrace access
- Private bluestone terrace opening to green space
- Main-level bedroom beside a full bath
- Two second-floor bedrooms with ensuite baths
- Finished basement for recreation, gym, or office
- Community pool at Hathaway Commons
Read the full listing description
Experience condo living at its best at Hathaway Commons!! This beautifully transformed three-bedroom, three-bath residence offers the perfect blend of modern style and ultimate comfort. Enjoy the convenience of an attached one-car garage that leads into a spacious mudroom equipped with a full-sized washer and dryer. The sophisticated eat-in kitchen alongside welcoming dining and living areas, are all enhanced by a cozy fireplace and walk out to a private bluestone terrace, offering seamless access to green space. The main level features a large bedroom with an adjacent full bath, providing flexibility and ease; two more generously sized bedrooms with ensuite baths round out the second floor. The finished basement adds an extra dimension, serving as an ideal space for recreation and home gym/office. Located on South Avenue, Hathaway Commons offers all the benefits of in-town living via a secluded oasis with a pool-just a short walk from premium shopping, dining, New Canaan's world class library, the Metro-North train station, and celebrated public schools rated #1 in Connecticut. Experience a vibrant community and a residence that perfectly embodies modern, updated living.
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 | $1,662,500 | |
| Original list price | $1,379,000 | |
| Closed price | $1,005,000 | |
| Original list price | $899 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,662,500 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $16,625. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC · (203) 442-6626
Christine Saxe · (203) 273-1548
SmartMLS · Listing #24125639 · Closed
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