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New Canaan, CT / 62 DAYS ON MARKET
19 S Down River RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Asking price$1,095,000Active
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Our Take
19 S Down River Road in New Canaan is a 1954 home with three bedrooms and one full and one half bath on a south-facing 0.32-acre parcel. The property sits on a cul-de-sac among mature landscaping and established homes. The existing house offers one option for reimagining, while the property is also presented as a potential setting for a custom build. The parcel’s flat profile and natural-light orientation are also noted.
At a glance
Active · MLS #24195555- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,440
- Year built
- 1954
- Acres
- 0.32
- Property taxes
- $10,946
July 2026-June 2027
What stands out
- Three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath existing home
- South-facing 0.32-acre parcel
- Cul-de-sac setting with village sidewalks
- Flat parcel with all-day sunlight
- Mature landscaping surrounding the property
- Reimagine the existing home or build anew
- Established homes and new construction nearby
Read the full listing description
The Ultimate Canvas on the Cul-de-Sac: Shine Bright in the Village Corridor! Tucked away on one of the neighborhood's most coveted, postcard-worthy cul-de-sacs, this rare gem serves up the ultimate blend of peaceful seclusion and unbeatable village convenience-complete with sidewalks taking you right to the heart of the action! Perched on a flat, dry, and bathed-in-sunlight .32-acre parcel, the south-facing orientation floods the property with natural light all day long. Whether you choose to reimagine the existing, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home or bring your dream team to build a custom masterpiece from the ground up, the possibilities here are endless. Set among a gorgeous tapestry of mature landscaping, meticulous existing homes, and impressive multi-million-dollar new construction, you are investing in a premier street where location is king and the upside is limitlessly bright. Just minutes from the train, vibrant village life, and top-rated New Canaan schools.
Schools
- Elementary
- South
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
A closer look at the location
Open Google Maps ↗19 S Down River Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Originally listed | $1,095,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Nearby sold homes
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Sold 08/20/25
$1,569,0004 beds · 3.5 ba · 3,472 sqft · Sold29 Down River Road, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Sold 06/23/24
$1,325,0003 beds · 2 ba · 2,244 sqft · Sold5 Down River Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold 10/17/24
$1,900,0004 beds · 2.5 ba · 2,640 sqft · Sold462 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 08/26/26
$1,400,0004 beds · 2 ba · 2,010 sqft · Sold36 Down River Road, New Canaan, CT 06840William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 10/26/25
$955,0005 beds · 2 ba · 1,952 sqft · Sold412 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
*Estimate: $1,095,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $8,213. 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.
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l · (203) 966-2633
Jaime Sneddon · (203) 219-3769
SmartMLS · Listing #24195555 · Active
Listing data checked: Oct 1, 2026, 7:02 PM EDT.
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