Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$4,512,500
Asked $3,715,000 · Sold 2025-08-29

291 Laurel Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

4 beds 6 baths 6,924 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1962

About this home

Nestled on a serene private lane, this stunning updated colonial exudes charm and sophistication, offering a picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. As you approach the property, you are greeted by a meticulously landscaped front yard that sets the tone for the beauty that lies within. The home features a chef's kitchen that is a culinary masterpiece, equipped with top-notch appliances and marble countertops that provide both beauty and functionality. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a grand family room, creating an inviting space perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. The family room boasts a cozy fireplace, ideal for chilly evenings, and is adorned with French doors that open to reveal a breathtaking park-like setting outside. This scenic view enhances the indoor-outdoor connection, allowing natural light to flood the space while offering a serene backdrop for everyday living. This exquisite home offers an elegant dining room featuring a gas fireplace, perfect for hosting dinner parties. The living room is bathed in oodles of sunlight, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, while a beautifully appointed library provides a quiet retreat for reading or work. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a spa-like bathroom, walk-in closet, its own gas fireplace for cozy evenings, and a private balcony where you can savor your morning coffee while enjoying serene views. Three additional bedrooms on this floor provide ample space for

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$4,512,500
Beds
4
Baths
6
Interior
6,924 sq ft
Lot
2.26 ac
Year Built
1962
MLS #
24088460
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
16
Heat
Oil · Baseboard, Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Detached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Main Level — Next To Mud-Room
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

Elementary
East
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$26,328 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,577,450

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Basement
Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Cooled, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
Attic
Walk-up
Fireplaces
4
Total rooms
9

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Shingle
Exterior features
Balcony, Awnings, Deck, Garden Area, Lighting, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Gunite, Heated, Spa, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Secluded, Rear Lot, Treed, Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market2.23 mi away
Also nearby
Acme2.36 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy2.2 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station2.23 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
East
High school
New Canaan
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~1.9 miWalter Stewart's Market — 2.23 miAcme — 2.36 miCVS Pharmacy — 2.2 miNew Canaan — 2.23 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.

2025-08-29Sold — $4,512,500 asked $3,715,000 (this listing)MLS 24088460

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 built1962
Living area4,856 sq ft
Total rooms9
Lot size2.26 acres
Stories2
HeatHydro
ExteriorClapboards
Assessed value$1,577,450
Town appraisal$2,253,500
Last recorded sale1999 — $715,000
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate — Kerry O' Dea · (203) 966-3555

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