Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$3,900,000
Asked $4,299,000 · Sold 2025-01-30

153 Sunset Hill Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

6 beds 6 baths 6,185 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1939
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About this home

Nestled in one of the most sought after locations in New Canaan, this exceptional estate offers unparalleled luxury and privacy on 3.4 lush acres. Just moments from the charming village center, this home is a true sanctuary of elegance and comfort. Spanning 6,185 square feet above grade, with an additional 1,438 square feet dedicated to a gym, wine cellar, and recreation room, this residence boasts an expansive and versatile layout. With 6 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, there is ample room for family and guests alike. The heart of the home is the sun-drenched sunroom, which opens to a beautiful patio overlooking the private backyard. Here, you'll find a heated pool and a charming pool cabana, perfect for leisurely afternoons and summer gatherings. Elegance abounds in the handcrafted wooden paneled studies, ideal for remote work or quiet reflection. The two-story atrium foyer, a striking centerpiece, is perfect for a music room or artist studio, bathed in natural light from every angle. Additional features include a slate roof, a three-car garage, separate guest quarters, and a walk-out lower level. The impeccable design and attention to detail make this home a timeless masterpiece.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$3,900,000
Beds
6
Baths
6
Interior
6,185 sq ft
Lot
3.44 ac
Year Built
1939
MLS #
24067806
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
8
Heat
Oil · Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Main Level — off of the kitchen
Flood Zone
No

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
West
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$31,109 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$1,927,450

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Convection Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Fully Finished
Attic
Unfinished, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
5
Total rooms
14

Building & Exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Roof
Slate
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Terrace, Lighting, French Doors, Patio, Shed, Awnings, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Gunite, Heated, Pool House, Spa, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Dry, Level Lot, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped

Energy

Energy features
Generator, Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market0.89 mi away
Also nearby
Acme0.93 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.99 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station0.95 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
West
High school
New Canaan
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~0.7 miWalter Stewart's Market — 0.89 miAcme — 0.93 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.99 miNew Canaan — 0.95 mi
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Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2025-01-30Sold — $3,900,000 asked $4,299,000 (this listing)MLS 24067806

Public record

From the New Canaan assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1939
Living area6,185 sq ft
Total rooms14
Lot size3.44 acres
Stories1.5
HeatForced Hot Air
ExteriorWood Shingles
Assessed value$1,927,450
Town appraisal$2,753,500
Last recorded sale1995 — $1,012,500
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman of Connecticut — Melissa Engel · (203) 889-5580

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