Off market dec 2018 for $2.6M

$4,686,522

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,848/mo

•

6,175

sq ft

453 Laurel Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

Spectacular, quintessential New England home, beautifully sited on one of New Canaan's most picturesque country roads. The house is dramatically positioned to capture sweeping vistas to the Southeast. Completely restored & expanded w/perfectly proportioned rooms, Meticulous detailing and extraordinary craftsmanship. State-of-the-art chef's kitchen with Carrera counters and professional-grade appliances opens to a sunny family rm w/fireplace & separate breakfast area. Soaring ceilings, walls of windows, rich millwork, raised paneling, gorgeous hard wood & stone flooring. An extraordinary Great Room w/ dramatic views & French doors to outdoor entertaining spaces overlooking the 4 park-like acres w/mature landscaping, terraces & heated pool. Picture perfect & serenely private.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

4 acresLot Size

$759Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kathryn Tanner • Houlihan Lawrence

Listed by Taylor Tait • Houlihan Lawrence

Bought with Christine Saxe • Halstead Real Estate

Source:Smart MLS #170125896

Redfin Estimate

$4,686,522

$2.0M since sold in December 2018$32K since September

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This home's estimate is 53.9% higher than the average sale price ($3.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,300,000
A
5 beds5 baths4,384 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$3,575,000
B
4 beds6 baths5,958 sq ft
610 Cheese Spring Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$3,475,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths5,902 sq ft
99 Hickok Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$3,175,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths5,674 sq ft
374 Michigan Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$2,750,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths6,373 sq ft
596 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$3,000,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths3,396 sq ft
428 Laurel Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

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Market trends in 06840, CT

Last updated September 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

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Sale history for 453 Laurel Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170125896

Dec 17, 2018

Sold

$2,650,000

$429/sq ft

Nov 1, 2018

Contingent

—

Oct 3, 2018

Listed

$2,750,000

$445/sq ft

Smart MLS #99161296

Jan 5, 2017

Sold

$2,550,000

$413/sq ft

Oct 17, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Sep 22, 2016

Listed

$2,595,000

$420/sq ft

Stunning gambrel home w/extraordinary views! As featured on renowned architect Brooks & Falotico’s homepage, 453 Laurel Road was completely restored & expanded in 2005 by Louise Brooks to fit current tastes & features soaring ceilings w/steel beam construction, 5BRs w/an expansive 1st flr master suite, a chef’s kitchen w/Carerra marble countertops & butler’s pantry & opens to a FR & breakfast nook, 3 fpls, 5 zones heating/AC, a newly redesigned Gunite pool, extensive millwork & paneling thruout & is sited on a 4 acre lot in 2 acre zoning. A very special property in a bucolic setting.

Public Records

Dec 16, 2004

Sold

$1,962,500

$318/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$33,852 (+3.1%)

$857,220 + $930,090

$1,787,310

2022

$32,833 (+1.2%)

$857,220 + $930,090

$1,787,310

2021

$32,458 (+6.1%)

$857,220 + $930,090

$1,787,310

2020

$30,585 (−0.4%)

$857,220 + $826,980

$1,684,200

2019

$30,720 (+4.4%)

$857,220 + $826,980

$1,684,200

2018

$29,414 (+1.7%)

$786,240 + $948,080

$1,734,320

2017

$28,911 (+2.2%)

$786,240 + $948,080

$1,734,320

2016

$28,287 (+5.0%)

$786,240 + $948,080

$1,734,320

2014

$26,951

$786,240 + $948,080

$1,734,320

Tax history for 453 Laurel Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$33,852 (+3.1%)

$857,220 + $930,090

$1,787,310

2022

$32,833 (+1.2%)

$857,220 + $930,090

$1,787,310

2021

$32,458 (+6.1%)

$857,220 + $930,090

$1,787,310

2020

$30,585 (−0.4%)

$857,220 + $826,980

$1,684,200

2019

$30,720 (+4.4%)

$857,220 + $826,980

$1,684,200

2018

$29,414 (+1.7%)

$786,240 + $948,080

$1,734,320

2017

$28,911 (+2.2%)

$786,240 + $948,080

$1,734,320

2016

$28,287 (+5.0%)

$786,240 + $948,080

$1,734,320

2014

$26,951

$786,240 + $948,080

$1,734,320

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,782

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

187751

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: 2

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
Security System
Fireplaces Total: 3
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (Half): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Workshop
Room Count: 13
Basement Description: Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Walk-out, Storage
Has Attic
Attic Description: Partially Finished, Floored, Storage Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Wood Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
Exterior Features: Cabana, French Doors, Patio, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler

Lot Information
Lot Description: Sloping Lot

Pool Information
Swimming Pool
Pool Description: Heated, Gunite

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: White

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 5275
Driveway Type: Private

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,734,320

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Propane
Heat Type: Hydro Air, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Propane

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
High School: New Canaan
Elementary School: East

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool
Directions: Rte 123 North, Right on Canoe Hill, Left on Laurel. House is on the Right.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,782
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 187751

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 4

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Schools

East School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

10/10

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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

27% 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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Estimated sale price

$4.45M – $5.39M

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Home values near 453 Laurel Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
377 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3722 Sq. Ft.	$2,510,604
467 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3859 Sq. Ft.	$2,711,549

Address	Redfin Estimate
485 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 8 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 7000 Sq. Ft.	$6,604,281
399 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2559 Sq. Ft.	$2,188,396

Address	Redfin Estimate
392 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$1,814,549
428 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3396 Sq. Ft.	$2,943,120

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