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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
66 Seminary StreetNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$2,225,000ClosedNovember 16, 2025
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Our Take
66 Seminary is the Watts Comstock House, dating to circa 1872, with three bedrooms and three full and one half bath. The home has been restored and reimagined with new infrastructure while retaining original moldings and trim work. Its interior includes a kitchen with pantry, new bathrooms, 8-inch plank flooring, arched ceilings, oversized sashed windows, and a tiled room suited to a breakfast nook or home office. A two-story barn/studio and designed land and hardscapes add options for four-season living.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24090280- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,300
- Year built
- 1872
- Acres
- 0.21
- Property taxes
- $13,213
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Circa-1872 Watts Comstock House
- Three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths
- Kitchen with pantry and new bathrooms
- Arched ceilings and oversized sashed windows
- Tiled room for breakfast nook or home office
- Two-story barn/studio
- Mudroom, den, and full bath downstairs
- Three bedrooms on the top floor
Read the full listing description
66 Seminary The Watts Comstock House (c. 1872) is a 3 BR 3 1/2 bath home in the heart of downtown New Canaan. Fully restored and lovingly reimagined for today's living this 2,300 sq ft home with large 2 story barn/studio offers all new infrastructure while maintaining the original charm and the rare moldings and trim work. Located in the heart of town and an ideal distance to the train station, shops, and restaurants on one of New Canaan's oldest streets, the house includes a gorgeous new gourmet kitchen with pantry, all new bathrooms, new 8" plank flooring-a nod to the original hardwoods. 9' arched ceilings and sashed oversized windows allow natural light to flood this elegant home. In addition to the kitchen, living and dining rooms the main floor also includes an artfully tiled room with marble and soapstone, perfect for a breakfast nook or home office. Downstairs a mudroom leads to the cozy den with full bath and large laundry room. The top floor is complete with three airy sunlit BRs. Beautifully designed land and hardscapes offer myriad opportunity for 4 season living. Barn is easily converted to a garage and/or connected to heat and plumbing. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of New Canaan history!
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 | $2,225,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,395,000 | |
| Closed price | $1,100,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,395,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,225,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $27,813. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty · (203) 966-3737
Marsha Charles · (203) 904-4663
SmartMLS · Listing #24090280 · Closed
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