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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
688 Wilton RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
The buyer could have saved at least$114,000 in brokerage fees*
When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive. For purchases of $5 million and above, we rebate 60% or more of the buyer-agent commission we receive. Contact Cress for your tailored rebate. At this closed price, the base estimate is $114,000.
See how the commission rebate works ↗*Base estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 60% rebate. Any rebate above 60% for a $5M+ purchase is determined with Cress. 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$7,600,000ClosedSeptember 29, 2022
Open house
Our Take
688 Wilton Road is a six-bedroom, seven-full-bath home with two half baths on 6.13 acres, built in 1995. The property overlooks John D. Milne Lake and includes a gated setting with terraces and a heated pool. The Shingle Style manor was designed by architect Mark Finlay and crafted by Hobbs Inc. Interior features include a two-story entrance hall, formal rooms, kitchen with breakfast room, family room, solarium, mahogany office, primary suite, five ensuite bedrooms, finished lower level, wine room, recreation spaces, and a three-car heated garage.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170490987- Bedrooms
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 7 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 11,757
- Year built
- 1995
- Acres
- 6.13
- Property taxes
- $78,812
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Gated grounds with sweeping terraces and heated pool
- Shingle Style manor with towers and fieldstone
- Designed by architect Mark Finlay and crafted by Hobbs Inc.
- Two-story entrance hall and family room
- Main rooms opening to terrace and pool
- Primary suite plus five ensuite bedrooms
- Temperature-controlled wine room and recreation spaces
- Three-car heated garage
Read the full listing description
Stunning custom design, sweeping water vistas and supreme privacy define this extraordinary estate overlooking sparkling John D. Milne Lake. Designed by esteemed architect Mark Finlay and crafted by award-winning Hobbs Inc. "Lakeview" is graced with endless amenities. The property impresses with the sheer beauty of the gated grounds complete with sweeping terraces and a heated pool, and the impressive Shingle Style manor accented with trademark towers, eyebrow windows and fieldstone. Countless highlights include a 2-story entrance hall with a regal staircase, exquisite formal rooms, a stunning kitchen with a breakfast room, a 2-story family room, a solarium, and mahogany office. All the main rooms embrace the water views and open directly to the terrace and pool. Equally memorable is the view-filled primary suite, 5 ensuite bedrooms, a finished lower level with a temperature-controlled wine room and multiple recreation spaces, and a 3-car heated garage. Close to town and train, this unique and private waterfront manor represents the very best that New Canaan has to offer.
Schools
- Elementary
- East
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $7,600,000 | |
| Original list price | $7,600,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Closest recorded sales
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Sold 08/10/25
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Sold 03/31/24
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Sold 08/30/26
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*Base estimate: $7,600,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 60% rebate = $114,000. For the $5M+ tier, we offer a 60% rebate or more; contact Cress to determine any additional rebate. 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 Douglas Elliman of Connecticut
John Engel
SmartMLS · Listing #170490987 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 10:26 AM EDT.
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