Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$1,569,000
Asked $1,598,000 · Sold 2025-08-21

29 Down River Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

4 beds 4 baths 3,472 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1955
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About this home

Tucked away on a desirable cul-de-sac within walking distance from downtown New Canaan, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home includes a separate-entrance legal accessory apartment, offering excellent rental income potential-estimated at up to $4,000 per month. This Cape brings space, style, and flexibility while in a prime location. The house is move-in ready with hardwood floors throughout, an open, light-filled floor plan, and inviting spaces ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A two-story entry welcomes you in, with the spacious living room with built-ins and fireplace to the left, and a casual dining area to the right-both thoughtfully designed for comfort and flow. At the heart of the home is the updated chef's kitchen, featuring high-end appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a wine fridge, bay window, and eat-in area. The kitchen opens to the sun-drenched family room with cathedral ceilings, fireplace, and French doors leading to a generous 26' x 25' deck-perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Upstairs, the large primary suite offers two walk-in closets and a newly renovated bathroom with double vanity, jacuzzi tub, and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath. An office area with vaulted ceilings and built-ins, plus a beautifully designed laundry room complete the second floor. The accessory apartment includes a full kitchen with granite counters and a 48" Wolf range with 6 burners and grill, living room,

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,569,000
Beds
4
Baths
4
Interior
3,472 sq ft
Lot
0.34 ac
Year Built
1955
MLS #
24083462
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
47
Heat
Natural Gas · Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway (1-car)
Laundry
Upper Level

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
$14,368 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$860,860

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Crawl Space, Sump Pump
Attic
Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
11

Building & Exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Shingle, Wood
Exterior features
Porch, Wrap Around Deck, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
ARES
Lot
Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped

Energy

Energy features
Energy Star Rated, Ridge Vents, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market0.96 mi away
Also nearby
Acme1.02 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.82 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station0.87 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
South
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~0.8 miWalter Stewart's Market — 0.96 miAcme — 1.02 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.82 miNew Canaan — 0.87 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.

2025-08-21Sold — $1,569,000 asked $1,598,000 (this listing)MLS 24083462

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 built1955
Living area3,472 sq ft
Total rooms11
Lot size0.34 acres
Stories1.75
HeatHot Water
ExteriorWood Shingles
Assessed value$860,860
Town appraisal$1,229,800
Last recorded sale1987 — $282,000
Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l — Bryan Morris · (203) 655-8234

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