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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
44 Putnam RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$1,817,000ClosedDecember 15, 2025
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Our Take
44 Putnam Road is a five-bedroom Colonial in New Canaan’s Behind the Y neighborhood, with a front-to-back living room and fireplace, a sun-filled dining room, and a kitchen that opens to a step-down family room. French doors lead to a terrace and private backyard. A study with fireplace adds a quiet retreat, while the flexible layout includes an au pair or in-law suite with sitting room and separate entrance. The home also includes a lower-level playroom and attached potting shed, with sidewalks to town and a short walk to schools, the YMCA, and Waveny Park.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24138171- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,724
- Year built
- 1964
- Acres
- 1
- Property taxes
- $16,127
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Five-bedroom Colonial in Behind the Y neighborhood
- Front-to-back living room with fireplace
- Kitchen opening to a step-down family room
- French doors leading to the terrace and backyard
- Study with fireplace and quiet retreat
- Au pair or in-law suite with separate entrance
- Lower-level playroom and attached potting shed
- Short walk to schools, YMCA, and Waveny Park
Read the full listing description
Classic 5-bedroom Colonial in the coveted Behind the Y neighborhood-just a short walk to schools, the YMCA, and Waveny Park. With over 3,500 sq. ft. of living space, this home features a front-to-back living room with fireplace, a sun-filled dining room, and a kitchen that opens to a step-down family room with fireplace and French doors leading to the terrace and private backyard. A study with fireplace provides a quiet retreat, while the flexible layout includes an au pair or in-law suite with sitting room and separate entrance. This home also offers a lower-level playroom and attached potting shed. With great bones and a fantastic location, it offers an excellent opportunity for updates and personal touches to make it your own. With sidewalks to town, you cannot beat this location. Welcome to 44 Putnam Rd!
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 | $1,817,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,495,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,817,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,170. 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 Houlihan Lawrence · (203) 966-3507
Melissa Jones · (203) 801-8059
SmartMLS · Listing #24138171 · Closed
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