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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
86 Old Norwalk RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$1,364,000ClosedApril 17, 2025
Open house
Our Take
86 Old Norwalk Road is a 1939 gambrel colonial on a 0.7-acre oversized corner lot on a cul-de-sac street. The home has three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a finished basement with family room and office, and oversized windows in the living and dining rooms. English-style gardens with stonework include a hummingbird and pollinator garden, while a screened porch and newly finished deck extend the outdoor spaces. An original carriage house with loft adds additional space.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24075899- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,868
- Year built
- 1939
- Acres
- 0.7
- Property taxes
- $11,909
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Oversized corner lot on a cul-de-sac street
- English-style gardens with stonework
- Hummingbird and pollinator garden
- Screened porch for garden viewing
- Newly finished deck off the kitchen
- Original carriage house with loft
- Finished basement with family room and office
- Oversized windows in living and dining rooms
Read the full listing description
Not to be missed! 86 Old Norwalk Road, New Canaan, a charming gambrel colonial set on an oversized corner lot of cul de sac street. Enjoy both natural beauty and convenient access to schools, parks, and downtown New Canaan. Located on a sidewalk-lined street, enjoy a scenic stroll to New Canaan's top-rated schools or take the nearby hiking trails to Kiwanis Park, featuring a playground. The peaceful property boasts beautiful English-style gardens with stonework, including a hummingbird & pollinator garden for viewing from the screened porch. The original carriage house with loft provides additional space for your wildest dreams. Enjoy outdoor living & entertaining with a newly finished over 1000 Sq Ft deck off the kitchen. Inside, the home offers three spacious bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a finished basement with a family room and office. This bright home has oversized windows in living and dining room with nature views from every room. With a freshly painted interior and exterior, generator hook-up with an included gas generator, and thoughtful updates throughout, this home is ready for you to move in with fewer worries and more time to enjoy everything New Canaan has to offer.
Schools
- Elementary
- South
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,364,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,099,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,364,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $10,230. 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 William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Betsy DiMatteo
SmartMLS · Listing #24075899 · Closed
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