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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
578 Valley RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$1,999,000ClosedFebruary 27, 2023
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Our Take
578 Valley Road in New Canaan is a five-bedroom home on 2.84 acres, with entertaining spaces centered on a kitchen with fireplace, island, and eat-in area beside a family room with fireplace and custom bar. Both rooms have access to an oversized bluestone terrace. The living room and office each have a fireplace, while the second floor includes a second family room with balcony access. A finished walkout lower level adds a wine cellar and storage.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170526196- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 5,798
- Year built
- 1974
- Acres
- 2.839
- Property taxes
- $18,071
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Five bedrooms on 2.84 acres
- Kitchen with fireplace, island, and eat-in area
- Family room with fireplace and custom bar
- Oversized bluestone terrace
- Living room and office each with a fireplace
- Second-floor family room with balcony access
- Finished walkout lower level with wine cellar
- Lower-level storage space
Read the full listing description
Quintessential New Canaan! You will be impressed by this wonderful five-bedroom family home beautifully situated on 2.84 idyllic acres. An entertainer’s dream including a generous kitchen with fireplace, island and eat in area adjacent to the family room with fireplace and large custom bar with access from both to the oversized bluestone terrace. The gorgeous living room and office with built-ins both have their own fireplace. Second floor has five bedrooms and fabulous 2nd family room with access to large balcony. Finished walkout lower level with wonderful 1000+ bottle wine cellar, lots of light and plenty of storage. All in a wonderfully bucolic setting on the most beautiful stretch of Valley Road.
Schools
- Elementary
- East
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,999,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,999,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,999,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $19,990. 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 William Raveis Real Estate
Kelly Defrancesco
SmartMLS · Listing #170526196 · Closed
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