Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$1,475,000
Asked $1,325,000 · Sold 2026-07-30

218 Summer Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

3 beds 2 baths 2,256 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1922

About this home

Nestled in the heart of downtown New Canaan, this charming and beautifully updated colonial offers the perfect blend of character and convenience. The home features three levels of finished living space, including a stunning open-concept kitchen, dining area, and family room. This centerpiece of the home is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with abundant natural light throughout. A newly renovated half bath and a walk-out deck complete the main level.The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bath, while the walk out finished basement provides an ideal space for a playroom, home office, or gym. Outside, you will find a fully fenced private backyard, a deck for outdoor entertaining, and an attached storage shed. The combination of charm, functionality, and prime location make 218 Summer Street a must-see.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,475,000
Beds
3
Baths
2
Interior
2,256 sq ft
Lot
0.09 ac
Year Built
1922
MLS #
24182418
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
12
Heat
Oil · Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Off Street Parking, Driveway
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

Elementary
South
Middle / Jr High
Saxe Middle
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$11,262 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$674,800

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Heated, Storage, Partially Finished, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
Attic
Walk-up
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
6

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
Exterior features
Deck, Stone Wall
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
BRES
Lot
Fence - Full, Treed, Level Lot, Cleared

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market0.58 mi away · 12 min walk
Also nearby
Acme0.68 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.42 mi away · 8 min walk
Train
New Canaan Station0.49 mi away · 10 min walkMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
South
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~0.6 miWalter Stewart's Market — 0.58 miAcme — 0.68 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.42 miNew Canaan — 0.49 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.

2026-07-30Sold — $1,475,000 asked $1,325,000 (this listing)MLS 24182418

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 built1922
Living area1,456 sq ft
Total rooms6
Lot size0.09 acres
Stories2
HeatHot Water
ExteriorWood Shingles
Assessed value$674,800
Town appraisal$964,000
Last recorded sale2023 — $925,000

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the New Canaan land records, newest first. These are recordings rather than MLS sales, so they include transfers that were never listed. Nominal and $0 transfers (estate, trust and family conveyances) are excluded.

Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l — Kimberly Hyde · (203) 655-8234

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