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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
31 Lakeview AvenueNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,251,600ClosedJune 30, 2025
Open house
Our Take
31 Lakeview Avenue is a four-bedroom home in a private 11-unit complex, with a two-story entry foyer, vaulted ceilings, and a living room with a wood-burning fireplace and wall of windows. The first-floor layout includes a primary suite with walk-in closets, renovated his-and-hers baths, and a den or fourth bedroom. A renovated kitchen opens to an eat-in area, while the partially finished lower level adds a recreation room and terrace access. The home is described as walkable to town, restaurants, shopping, the train, and farmers market.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24089777- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 4,338
- Year built
- 1987
- Acres
- Not provided
- Property taxes
- $21,496
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Two-story entry foyer and vaulted living room
- Renovated kitchen with quartz counters and double ovens
- First-floor primary suite with his-and-hers baths
- Two sunny upstairs bedrooms with en suite baths
- Partially finished lower level with recreation room
- Deck and terrace for outdoor gatherings
- Hardwood floors throughout the home
- Private complex with 11 units
Read the full listing description
Walk to town and train from this beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with dramatic vaulted ceilings, loads of sunlight and 3900+ sf of space galore! With hardwood floors throughout, newly renovated kitchen and baths and 2 outdoor spaces to relax, you have found home. The 2 story entry foyer leads you to the living room with vaulted ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and wall of windows w French doors to a beautiful deck. Adjacent is the large formal dining room to enjoy holiday gatherings with all. Entertain to your heart's delight in the newly renovated gourmet kitchen boasting 2-inch quartz countertops, a sub zero refrigerator, double ovens, under counter lighting and a large eat in area for cozy gatherings. The primary suite on the first floor makes one floor living easy with walk in closets and recently renovated his and hers baths. A large den or 4th bedroom is located on the first floor. Upstairs you will find 2 large sunny bedrooms with renovated en suite baths and loads of additional closets and storage. The enormous lower level is partially finished with a large rec room and French doors to the large terrace behind to gather for a meal or around a firepit. Much more space can be finished in the lower level. Walk to restaurants, train, shopping and the farmers market. This special unit in Canaan Mews wont last! One of 11 Units in private complex.
Schools
- Elementary
- East
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,251,600 | |
| Original list price | $1,975,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Listed by Compass Connecticut, LLC
Casey Lange
SmartMLS · Listing #24089777 · Closed
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