Off market apr 2013 for $2.8M

$4,535,142

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $16,694/mo

•

5,146

sq ft

245 W Hills Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

Nestled on the West Hills cul de sac, this rare level 2.3 acre lot envelopes a custom country home with lush gardens, magnificent old trees & pool area. Inside, the award winning 2003 renovation offers a light-filled open floor plan with extraordinary Kitchen by Deane opening to a comfortable family room with fireplace, library, dining, master suite and guest quarters on main floor. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms & the playroom. The finished lower level has another family room with fireplace.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

2.34 acresLot Size

$881Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Susan Engel • Houlihan Lawrence

Listed by John Engel • Houlihan Lawrence

Bought with Judith Gibbons • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Source:Smart MLS #99013002

Redfin Estimate

$4,535,142

$1.7M since sold in April 2013$319K since October

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This home's estimate is 51.1% higher than the average sale price ($3.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$3,060,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,731 sq ft
148 W Hills Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,600,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths6,313 sq ft
41 Lake Wind Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,464,000
C
4 beds5.5 baths6,124 sq ft
46 Fernwood Dr, Stamford, CT 06903
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$3,935,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,427 sq ft
565 Oenoke Rdg, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$4,200,000
E
5 beds6.5 baths5,957 sq ft
67 Dunning Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$2,750,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,634 sq ft
148 Ramhorne Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

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$4,530/mo

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Market trends in 06840, CT

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

106.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

103

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$6,495,000
6 beds7.5 baths11,607 sq ft
505 Country Club Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,290,000
3 beds3.5 baths1,494 sq ft
176 Summer St Unit C, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,895,000
4 beds4.5 baths6,222 sq ft
7 Park Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840
$5,999,500
5 beds6 baths10,655 sq ft
48 Driftway Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale history for 245 W Hills Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$31,679 (+3.1%)

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2022

$30,725 (+1.2%)

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2021

$30,374

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2020

$30,374 (−0.4%)

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2019

$30,508 (−5.7%)

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2018

$32,337 (+1.7%)

$774,130 + $1,132,530

$1,906,660

2017

$31,784 (+2.2%)

$774,130 + $1,132,530

$1,906,660

2016

$31,098 (+6.0%)

$774,130 + $1,132,530

$1,906,660

2014

$29,343

$774,130 + $1,114,120

$1,888,250

Tax history for 245 W Hills Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$31,679 (+3.1%)

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2022

$30,725 (+1.2%)

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2021

$30,374

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2020

$30,374 (−0.4%)

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2019

$30,508 (−5.7%)

$873,950 + $798,630

$1,672,580

2018

$32,337 (+1.7%)

$774,130 + $1,132,530

$1,906,660

2017

$31,784 (+2.2%)

$774,130 + $1,132,530

$1,906,660

2016

$31,098 (+6.0%)

$774,130 + $1,132,530

$1,906,660

2014

$29,343

$774,130 + $1,114,120

$1,888,250

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,146

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

184543

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 3

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 12
Interior Features: Security System
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
Room Count: 12
Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Wood Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle
Exterior Features: Terrace

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot

Pool Information
Pool Description: Heated, In Ground Pool

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 5146

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,874,400

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Heat Type: Hot Air
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
High School: New Canaan
Elementary School: West

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Exit 36, Merritt Pkwy, lft Rte 106, lft Weed St., lft West Rd, lft West Hills
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,146
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 184543

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

West School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

51% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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New Canaan, CT • 06840

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.31M – $5.22M

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Home values near 245 W Hills Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
182 West Hills Rd, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6320 Sq. Ft.	$4,617,877
255 West Hills Rd, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7463 Sq. Ft.	$5,224,082

Address	Redfin Estimate
281 West Hills Rd, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5872 Sq. Ft.	$3,862,291
181 West Hills Rd, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5145 Sq. Ft.	$3,485,362

Address	Redfin Estimate
301 West Hills Rd, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8889 Sq. Ft.	$4,422,376
272 West Hills Rd, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4169 Sq. Ft.	$2,933,909

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