Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$1,600,000
Asked $1,695,000 · Sold 2026-02-02

256 Mill Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

3 beds 3 baths 2,773 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1966

About this home

Welcome to 256 Mill Road, a charming and enchanting home nestled on a picturesque country road. Overlooking the tranquil Silvermine River, this property offers the ideal setting for your own personal retreat. The home features three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, living room with fireplace, dining room, walkout lower level with a picturesque sitting room/library. The light-filled rooms provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. With easy access to outdoor living areas with stunning gardens, it is perfectly designed for both entertaining guests and enjoying everyday life in comfort and style. Located in the heart of Silvermine, residents can enjoy the convenience of local dining at renowned establishments such as Gray Barns, The Mercantile, and Silvermine Market. The property is just minutes from New Canaan town center and only 60 minutes from New York City.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,600,000
Beds
3
Baths
3
Interior
2,773 sq ft
Lot
0.7 ac
Year Built
1966
MLS #
24132605
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
61
Heat
Propane · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Driveway
Laundry
Lower Level

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

Schools

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

Taxes

Property tax
$13,553 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$812,070

Interior

Appliances
Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Fully Finished
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
8

Building & Exterior

Style
Ranch
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Stucco
Exterior features
Balcony, Deck
Foundation
Slab
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
1AC
Lot
Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Waterfront
River, View
Direct waterfront
Yes

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop1.68 mi away
Also nearby
Walter Stewart's Market2.6 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.85 mi away
Train
Merritt 7 Station1.25 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
Merritt 7 Railroad Station1.23 mi away
Elementary
East
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~2.1 miStop & Shop — 1.68 miWalter Stewart's Market — 2.6 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.85 miMerritt 7 — 1.25 miMerritt 7 Railroad Station — 1.23 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.

2026-02-02Sold — $1,600,000 asked $1,695,000 (this listing)MLS 24132605

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 built1966
Living area1,673 sq ft
Total rooms8
Lot size0.7 acres
Stories1
HeatForced Hot Air
ExteriorStucco
Assessed value$812,070
Town appraisal$1,160,100
Last recorded sale2015 — $1,195,000

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 Houlihan Lawrence — Barbara Shaw · (203) 966-3507

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