New Canaan, CT / 322 DAYS ON MARKET

48 Brookwood LaneNew Canaan, CT 06840

Asking price$2,495,000ActiveReduced $455,000 (15.4%) from original price · Price history ↓

Our Take

48 Brookwood Lane is a 4.01-acre property behind gates, with level land, mature trees, and a nature trail through a recently restored acre of improved wetlands. Electric utility infrastructure has been installed, and the property has approval for a six-bedroom septic system. Its history is tied to a former estate associated with actors, musicians, and industrialists. Potential plans include a custom residence or architectural concepts tailored to the setting.

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At a glance

Active · MLS #24136291
Bedrooms
3
BathroomsBaths
2 full / 0 half
Square feet
1,483
Year built
1940
Acres
4.01
Property taxes
$13,881

July 2025-June 2026

What stands out

  • Level acreage framed by mature trees
  • Approved six-bedroom septic system
  • Electric utility infrastructure installed
  • Nature trail through restored wetlands
  • Former estate with notable cultural history
  • Potential custom residence or tailored architectural concepts
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Behind the gates of the once star-studded estate lies a rare opportunity to create a legacy property in one of New Canaan's most peaceful and desirable settings. Part of the former storied estate once associated with famous actors, musicians, and industrialists, the property carries a sense of history and character rarely found in today's land offerings. Set on over four flat acres with mature trees, this unique property offers an increasingly rare combination of privacy and beauty minutes from downtown New Canaan, NYC train service, and walkable to nearby Clubs. The land itself is the true standout: level, framed by large mature trees, creating an ideal canvas for a homesite that has been approved for a six-bedroom septic system. Electric utility infrastructure has been installed, significantly shortening the path toward development. An added perk is a Nature walking trail through recently restored acre of improved wetlands Unlike a typical land offering, buyers have the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced builder/design team to help streamline the process. Options may include building a fully custom residence or working from thoughtfully developed architectural concepts tailored specifically for the property and setting. Part of a limited collection of estate homesites that will ultimately define one of New Canaan's most compelling settings.

Schools

Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High
New Canaan

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

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48 Brookwood Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840

Price history

DateEventPrice
Latest asking price$2,495,000
Originally listed$2,950,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $2,495,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $31,188. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered compensation.

Listed by Houlihan Lawrence · (203) 869-0700

James Hoffman

SmartMLS · Listing #24136291 · Active

Listing data checked: Sep 18, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT.

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