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.
Sidewalks on Old Norwalk Road connect to Main Street and Farm Road to Saxe Middle School, High School, Waveny Park, and South Elementary School and downtown. Crosswalk to Kiwanis Park with playground, sandy beach with swimming filtered pond, basketball court, and more. Half bathroom is original but not listed on tax card.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$882Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Betsy DiMatteo• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Natalie Bousquet• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #24075899
Redfin Estimate
$1,648,221
$284K since sold in April 2025$22K since September
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This home's estimate is 5.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.75M) of 5 comparable homes.
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Dry, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Open Lot
Building Information
Foundation Type: Block
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Tan
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1568
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $737,870
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Electric, Domestic
Heat Type: Hot Water
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Energy Features: Storm Windows
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
High School: New Canaan
Elementary School: South
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Lake, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s)
Directions: Merritt exit 37 Down South, right on Farm road, through intersection to R on Old Norwalk. Driveway is just past Holly Lane. Merritt exit 38, left on 123, left on Old Norwalk.
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 186766
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 5
Around this home
Schools
Saxe Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
New Canaan High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.57M – $1.90M
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