New Canaan, CT / 36 DAYS ON MARKET

85 Harrison AvenueNew Canaan, CT 06840

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Asking price$4,675,000Pending

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Buy with Cress and Save $58,438 on brokerage fees*

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 50% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received.

At a glance

Under Contract · MLS #24190863
Bedrooms
6
BathroomsBaths
6 full / 2 half
Square feet
8,070
Year built
2004
Acres
0.52
Property taxes
$36,079

July 2026-June 2027

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This exceptional and meticulously crafted residence offers the perfect synthesis of luxury, space and privacy in one of New Canaan's most coveted in-town locations. Nestled on a rare.52-acre private parcel, this thoughtfully and beautifully recently renovated home provides a serene retreat while remaining uber convenient to schools, shopping and cherished downtown amenities. Spanning four beautifully finished levels, the home offers elevator access to three floors, providing exceptional convenience and seamless flow throughout. Expansive living and family room areas showcasing striking millwork are perfectly suited for entertaining and gatherings while the main level office with coffered ceiling provides a refined space for work from home life. At the heart of the home-and sure to impress-is a stunning open-concept chef's kitchen, thoughtfully designed to balance functionality with elevated style. Featuring double sinks, a spacious pantry, custom built-ins, and a large communal quartz island, the space is as practical as it is stunning. A newly installed 2026 Wolf range anchors the kitchen, making it a true culinary enthusiast's dream and open sight lines from kitchen to breakfast room, to family room and welcoming deck create a natural gathering space for both everyday living and entertaining. Two adjacent mudrooms with ample closets and storage throughout offer effortless organization and complement the first floor.

Schools

Elementary
South
Middle
Saxe Middle
High
New Canaan

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85 Harrison Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Price history

DateEventPrice
Originally listed$4,675,000

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*Estimate: $4,675,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $58,438. 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.

Listed by William Raveis Real Estate · (203) 966-3555

Wendy Werneburg

SmartMLS · Listing #24190863 · Under Contract

Listing data checked: Sep 30, 2026, 7:02 AM EDT.

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