George Cress of Real Broker Email: george@cress.co (dot co) Call/Text: 212-203-5251
New Canaan, CT / SOLD
59 Running Brook LaneNew Canaan, CT 06840
The buyer could have saved $43,750 in brokerage fees*
When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive.
See how the commission rebate works ↗*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 50% rebate. 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.
Sale Price$3,500,000ClosedAugust 13, 2026
Open house
Our Take
59 Running Brook Lane is a 1994 classic colonial set on 1.46 acres at the end of a westside cul-de-sac. The home has four fully finished floors, a two-story entry, high ceilings, detailed millwork, hardwood floors, and a floor plan with formal and informal living spaces. Notable features include a primary suite with sitting room and updated bath, a third-floor bonus room with full bath, and a finished lower level with wine cellar. Outside are a heated pool and spa, bluestone terraces, mature trees, and a flat play yard.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24175367- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 6,144
- Year built
- 1994
- Acres
- 1.46
- Property taxes
- $24,992
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Set on 1.46 acres at a cul-de-sac’s end
- Two-story entry with high ceilings and detailed millwork
- Primary suite with sitting room and walk-in closet
- Updated primary bathroom
- Third-floor bonus room with full bath
- Finished lower level with wine cellar
- Heated pool, spa, and flat play yard
- Bluestone terraces surrounded by mature trees
Read the full listing description
Beautifully sited on 1.46 acres at the end of a quiet and peaceful westside cul-de-sac, this private oasis is perfection! The impressive and sun-drenched 6,200 SF classic colonial offers a thoughtful and versatile floor plan to accommodate a modern lifestyle for easy living, work and entertaining. With four fully finished floors, highlights include high ceilings, two-story entry, detailed millwork, hardwood floors, 5/6 bedrooms, eat-in-kitchen with cozy breakfast room, dramatic family room with wood slat ceiling and fireplace, gracious living room with fireplace, formal dining room with built-ins and home office. The spectacular primary suite has a luxurious updated bath, sitting room and walk-in closet. In addition, there is a huge third floor bonus room with full bath, and a multi-purpose fully finished lower level with full bath and wine cellar. Enjoy the gorgeous heated pool and spa, park-like setting with flat play yard and expansive bluestone terraces, which are surrounded by lush landscaping and mature trees. This exceptional country estate is conveniently located to town, nationally ranked schools and trains.
Schools
- Elementary
- West
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $3,500,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,995,000 |
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.
Nearby sold homes
Closest recorded sales
Sold 04/23/26
$2,885,0006 beds · 6.5 ba · 7,288 sqft · Sold39 Running Brook Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840Houlihan Lawrence
Sold 07/09/23
$1,925,0004 beds · 3.5 ba · 3,798 sqft · Sold147 Parry Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Compass Connecticut, LLC
Sold 10/26/23
$1,400,0004 beds · 2.5 ba · 3,179 sqft · Sold157 Parry Road, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Sold 06/27/24
$1,175,0003 beds · 2 ba · 2,055 sqft · Sold109 Cross Road, New Canaan, CT 06840Brown Harris Stevens
Sold 07/30/24
$2,720,0005 beds · 5 ba · 6,358 sqft · Sold29 Hawks Hill Road, New Canaan, CT 06840William Raveis Real Estate
*Estimate: $3,500,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $43,750. 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 Brown Harris Stevens · (203) 966-7800
Mary Higgins
SmartMLS · Listing #24175367 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 9:55 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.
