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Closed · For Rent
$7,000/mo
Sold 2025-08-01

294 South Avenue, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

3 beds 3 baths 4,484 sq ft Residential Rental Built 1953

About this home

Conveniently Located and Comfortable In-Town Living -- Welcome to 294 South Avenue. This home is ideal for a family desiring quick access to the Village of New Canaan, and walking distances to schools and parks. Meticulously maintained, and just updated (each room on the main level freshly painted, with new light fixtures, and completely refinished hardwood floors), this spacious Ranch/Cape Cod has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Baths. The Lower Level is completely finished and offers plenty of room for an Office, Recreation/Game Area or Play Area. Enjoy the convenience of a private deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Warm up during colder evenings by the fireplace in the spacious living room, or entertain guests in the bright and airy sunroom with brand new ceiling fan. The location is a dream come true -It is just moments away from schools, the library, town center, restaurants, the YMCA, and the New Canaan Train Station. It has City Water, City Sewer and Central Air Conditioning. And the Washer, Dryer, Air Fryer, and Microwave are brand new. The walk-up attic space and rooms in the finished basement offer ample storage space. South Elementary School, Saxe Middle School, New Canaan High School, and all of the activities and amenities of Waveny Park and Mead Park are within walking distance. The Village of New Canaan and Train Station are a short walk away. Access to the Merritt Parkway is 1.5 miles. This updated and meticulously kept home is move-in ready!

Status
Closed
Type
Residential Rental
Price
$7,000/mo
Beds
3
Baths
3
Interior
4,484 sq ft
Lot
0.34 ac
Year Built
1953
MLS #
24109135
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
14
Heat
Oil · Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling
Central Air, Wall Unit
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Under House Garage, Paved, Driveway (1-car)
Laundry
Lower Level — Lower Level
Flood Zone
No

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

Pets & Lease

Pets
Restrictions
Pet policy
With Approval of Owner/La

Schools

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

Interior

Appliances
Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Basement
Full, Full With Walk-Out
Attic
Unfinished, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
6

Building & Exterior

Style
Cape Cod, Ranch
Siding
Brick
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
33AC
Lot
Open Lot

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market0.76 mi away
Also nearby
Acme0.76 mi away
Pharmacy
Walgreens0.62 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station0.7 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
South
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~0.5 miWalter Stewart's Market — 0.76 miAcme — 0.76 miWalgreens — 0.62 miNew Canaan — 0.7 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.

2025-08-01Sold — $7,000/mo (this listing)MLS 24109135
2025-03-26Sold — $1,750,000 asked $1,495,000MLS 24064725

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 built1953
Living area2,652 sq ft
Total rooms6
Lot size0.34 acres
Stories1.25
HeatHot Water
ExteriorBrick Veneer
Assessed value$1,227,450
Town appraisal$1,753,500
Last recorded sale1981 — $160,000
Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Rand Realty — Jack Baney · (203) 431-1400

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