George Cress of Real Broker Email: george@cress.co (dot co) Call/Text: 212-203-5251
New Canaan, CT / SOLD
81 Canoe Hill RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
The buyer could have saved at least$111,000 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 $111,000.
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$7,400,000ClosedFebruary 23, 2025
Open house
Our Take
81 Canoe Hill Road in New Canaan is a 1900 estate on 5.53 acres, with six bedrooms, seven full baths, and three half baths. The property includes sweeping lawns, mature gardens, gracious terraces, a pool, and an outdoor fireplace with a flatscreen. Interiors feature extensive millwork, custom details, and rooms of classic proportions. The home was expanded and reimagined by Hobbs Inc and Mark Finlay.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24065907- Bedrooms
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 7 full / 3 half
- Square feet
- 9,452
- Year built
- 1900
- Acres
- 5.53
- Property taxes
- $71,574
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Sweeping lawns and mature gardens
- Gracious terraces and a pool
- Outdoor fireplace with flatscreen
- Extensive millwork and custom details
- Rooms of classic proportions
- Expanded by Hobbs Inc and Mark Finlay
Read the full listing description
Prepare to be enchanted by the timeless elegance of this classic New England estate sited on 5.5 acres of sweeping lawns and mature gardens. Comprehensively reimagined and expanded by the incomparable team of Hobbs Inc and Mark Finlay, this distinguished property offers an unparalleled lifestyle that seamlessly blends luxury, leisure and the charm of a bygone era. The outdoor space boasts gracious terraces, a sparkling pool and a cozy outdoor fireplace with flatscreen for outdoor viewing. Interiors are punctuated by extensive millwork, custom details and thoughtfully designed rooms of classic proportions. Experience the very best that life has to offer in this extraordinary Connecticut Classic.
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 | $7,400,000 | |
| Original list price | $7,400,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Base estimate: $7,400,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 60% rebate = $111,000. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC
Christine Saxe
SmartMLS · Listing #24065907 · Closed
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