New Canaan, CT / SOLD

26 Pequot LaneNew Canaan, CT 06840

The buyer could have saved at least$78,750 in brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive. For purchases of $5 million and above, we rebate 60% or more of the buyer-agent commission we receive. Contact Cress for your tailored rebate. At this closed price, the base estimate is $78,750.

See how the commission rebate works ↗

*Base estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 60% rebate. Any rebate above 60% for a $5M+ purchase is determined with Cress. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

(212) 203-5251 george@cress.coContact form →

Sale Price$5,250,000ClosedApril 5, 2026

Our Take

26 Pequot Lane is a six-bedroom, seven-full-bath, one-half-bath home built in 2008 on four acres in New Canaan. Features include an oversized pool, custom elevator, sports tennis court, media room, and separate his-and-her baths. The property has privacy on all four sides, along with stone walls, specimen plantings, a veranda, and classic designs. It is 1.8 miles from Pound Ridge, New York, and four miles from the town of New Canaan. Furnishings may be included if desired.

26 Pequot Lane — exterior photo
Open Google Maps ↗

Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved at least$78,750 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive. For purchases of $5 million and above, we rebate 60% or more of the buyer-agent commission we receive. Contact Cress for your tailored rebate. At this closed price, the base estimate is $78,750.

See how the commission rebate works ↗

*Base estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 60% rebate. Any rebate above 60% for a $5M+ purchase is determined with Cress. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

(212) 203-5251 george@cress.coContact form →

At a glance

Closed · MLS #170473214
Bedrooms
6
BathroomsBaths
7 full / 1 half
Square feet
12,385
Year built
2008
Acres
4
Property taxes
$64,003

July 2025-June 2026

What stands out

  • Oversized pool, custom elevator, and sports tennis court
  • Media room and separate his-and-her baths
  • Privacy on all four sides
  • Stone walls and specimen plantings
  • 1.8 miles from Pound Ridge, New York
  • Veranda and classic designs
  • Pool table and exercise equipment included
  • Furnishings available if desired
Read the full listing description

THIS MAGNIFICENT ESTATE HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE N.Y. TIMES MAGAZINE FOR ITS EXTRAORDINARY ENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION. BE IT THE OVERSIZED POOL, RARE CUSTOM ELEVATOR, SPORTS TENNIS COURT, MEDIA ROOM, HIS & HER SEPARATE BATHS, ALSO INCLUDED ARE SEVERAL PRACTICAL AND FUN AMENITIES THAT GRACE THIS ONE OF A KIND HOME. WITH PRIVACY ON ALL FOUR SIDES THIS HOME PRESENTS ONE OF THE BEST LOTS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN CT. STONE WALLS & SPECIMEN PLANTINGS ABOUND AND ONLY 1.8 MILES FROM POUND RIDGE N.Y. AND 4 MILES FROM THE TOWN OF NEW CANAAN CT. NEW CANAAN IS ONE OF THE SAFEST COMMUNITIES IN THE TRI STATE AREA, A MUST SEE IN THESE TIMES. THE REPLACEMENT COST OF THIS HOME IS ESTIMATED AT OVER 10 M, SO AT THIS ASKING PRICE IT IS CLEARLY A GREAT DEAL. IT CAN BE SOLD FURNISHED IF DESIRED. IN ADDITION A POOL TABLE, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, DESK, A MAGNIFICENT CHANDELIER ARE INCLUDED. CUSTOM BUILT BY THE ONLY OWNER IT IS A MUST SEE. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. ITS BEAUTIFUL MOLDINGS, VERANDA AND CLASSIC DESIGNS ARE RARE IN TODAYS BUILDING COMMUNITY. WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & APPLIANCES IT WILL SERVE THE NEW OWNERS WELL.

Schools

Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High
New Canaan

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$5,250,000
Original list price$5,985,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

Interested in a property like this?

Cress can help you understand the market and find currently available homes.

Talk with Cress →

Nearby sold homes

Closest recorded sales
46 Pequot LaneSold 09/30/22 $1,620,0006 beds · 3.5 ba · 4,852 sqft · Sold46 Pequot Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840Anchor Point 100 Proprietors CrossingSold 11/01/23 $5,000,0006 beds · 7 ba · 9,700 sqft · Sold100 Proprietors Crossing, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 168 Lost District DriveSold 02/05/25 $2,100,0005 beds · 4.5 ba · 5,941 sqft · Sold168 Lost District Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840Compass Connecticut, LLC 64 Pequot LaneSold 05/19/24 $1,675,0004 beds · 3.5 ba · 3,327 sqft · Sold64 Pequot Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 119 Proprietors CrossingSold 09/21/26 $6,550,0006 beds · 8 ba · 15,399 sqft · Sold119 Proprietors Crossing, New Canaan, CT 06840NestSeekers International

*Base estimate: $5,250,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 60% rebate = $78,750. For the $5M+ tier, we offer a 60% rebate or more; contact Cress to determine any additional rebate. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty · (203) 322-2300

Susan Morelli

SmartMLS · Listing #170473214 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 9:57 AM EDT.

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Cress commentary is separate from the MLS listing description. Contact Cress about a correction.

For personal, noncommercial use to identify properties you may be interested in purchasing.