Off market jul 2017 for $1.1M

$2,181,969

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,838/mo

•

3,079

sq ft

8 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

Great in-town four bedroom Colonial on very private .64 acre lot. Completely updated with nothing to do but move in. Open kitchen and family room looking out at wonderful outside entertaining space. Large living and dining rooms with tranquil study adjacent. Fabulous master suite with sitting area, walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling and generous bath. Perfect lower level walk-out including huge laundry room, wine closet, exercise and family rooms. Less than 1 mile to train station.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.64 acresLot Size

$709Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by April Kaynor • William Raveis Real Estate

Listed by Kelly Defrancesco • William Raveis Real Estate

Bought with Christine Williams • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Source:Smart MLS #99180792

Redfin Estimate

$2,181,969

$1.1M since sold in July 2017$23K since October

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This home's estimate is 22.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$1,300,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,156 sq ft
20 Lincoln Dr, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,866,800
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,442 sq ft
6 Field Crest Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,005,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths3,744 sq ft
63 Garibaldi Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,300,000
D
5 beds2.5 baths3,109 sq ft
33 Village Dr, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$1,400,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,010 sq ft
36 Down River Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,835,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,947 sq ft
61 Sunrise Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840

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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

106.4%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

19 MoM

New listings for sale

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$2,225,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,462 sq ft
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$6,495,000
6 beds7.5 baths11,607 sq ft
505 Country Club Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale history for 8 Rural Dr

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #99180792

Jul 7, 2017

Sold

$1,100,000

$357/sq ft

May 26, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Apr 7, 2017

Listed

$1,118,000

$363/sq ft

Smart MLS #99138434

Jun 10, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Apr 11, 2016

Listed

$1,150,000

$373/sq ft

Smart MLS #99119274

Nov 11, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Sep 14, 2015

Listed

$1,299,000

$422/sq ft

Smart MLS #99017398

Apr 2, 2013

Sold

$1,170,000

$380/sq ft

Feb 20, 2013

Listed

$1,195,000

$388/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 27, 2009

Sold

$940,000

$305/sq ft

Smart MLS #98431887

Aug 2, 2009

Listed

$989,500

$321/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 28, 2002

Sold

$630,000

$205/sq ft

Smart MLS #98124542

Mar 12, 2002

Listed

$659,000

$214/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,645 (+3.1%)

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2022

$13,234 (+1.2%)

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2021

$13,083

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2020

$13,083 (−0.4%)

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2019

$13,141 (−3.4%)

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2018

$13,609 (+1.8%)

$453,600 + $319,270

$772,870

2017

$13,362 (+2.3%)

$453,600 + $319,270

$772,870

2016

$13,058 (+4.9%)

$453,600 + $319,270

$772,870

2014

$12,444

$453,600 + $319,270

$772,870

Tax history for 8 Rural Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,645 (+3.1%)

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2022

$13,234 (+1.2%)

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2021

$13,083

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2020

$13,083 (−0.4%)

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2019

$13,141 (−3.4%)

$489,860 + $230,580

$720,440

2018

$13,609 (+1.8%)

$453,600 + $319,270

$772,870

2017

$13,362 (+2.3%)

$453,600 + $319,270

$772,870

2016

$13,058 (+4.9%)

$453,600 + $319,270

$772,870

2014

$12,444

$453,600 + $319,270

$772,870

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.64 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,611

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

185335

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: 7
Laundry Room Location: Basement
Interior Features: Security System
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Laundry Room
Room Count: 10
Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Walk-out
Has Attic

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Deck

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Privacy

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

Property Information
Radon Mitigation Air
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2611

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $772,870

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Heat Type: Baseboard
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

HOA Information
Association Amenities: Golf Course, Park

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

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park
Directions: Parade Hill Road to 8 Rural Drive
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,611
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 185335

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 6

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% chance 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

5/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

63% 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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Historical weather

New Canaan, CT • 06840

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.07M – $2.51M

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Home values near 8 Rural Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1531 Sq. Ft.	$827,683
24 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3009 Sq. Ft.	$1,851,753
21 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1823 Sq. Ft.	$1,409,229
56 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2322 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,578
49 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1547 Sq. Ft.	$729,742
31 Riverbank Ct, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1278 Sq. Ft.	$1,274,944
76 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$647,401

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2559 Sq. Ft.	$1,766,016
30 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2188 Sq. Ft.	$1,617,527
33 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2828 Sq. Ft.	$1,701,638
69 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$1,366,389
47 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1835 Sq. Ft.	$862,131
15 Hampton Ln, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2810 Sq. Ft.	$1,756,094
78 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$701,118

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2636 Sq. Ft.	$1,737,733
5 Rural Dr, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$706,417
5 Rural Dr Apartment 5, New Canaan, CT - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$742,238
75 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6419 Sq. Ft.	$3,231,793
41 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1845 Sq. Ft.	$1,454,805
55 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1221 Sq. Ft.	$1,359,329
84 Parade Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$727,370

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