Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$3,500,000
Asked $3,495,000 · Sold 2024-11-06

296 Carter Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

5 beds 5 baths 5,654 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1720

About this home

Nestled on a parklike property with beautiful flowering gardens, this special home offers a sanctuary of comfort and style. Step inside & be enchanted by the timeless elegance that defines this unique New Canaan landmark. The Matthew Finch House exudes historical charm & has been meticulously restored & thoughtfully enhanced & expanded for modern living. Entertain with ease in the great expansive entertaining room with central stone FPL The family room w/fireplace & wet bar features French doors opening to a patio area & screened-in porch overlooking the stunning pool & spa area seamlessly blending indoor & outdoor living. The gracious library w/FPL, bay window & custom built-ins provides a perfect in-home office. The primary suite w/FPL & sitting area provides a luxurious & spacious retreat with two sets of French doors opening to a west facing balcony overlooking the picturesque property & breathtaking sunsets. The primary bedroom also features high ceilings, generous custom dressing rooms & spa bath. The expansive light filled 2nd floor family room/playroom w/vaulted exposed beamed ceilings & floor to ceiling windows is a fabulous highlight and leads to a spacious guest suite. Three additional bedrooms, one with en-suite bath complete the 2nd floor. Additional highlights include a finished lower level, wine cellar, 3 car garage & sports court. Experience the allure of the Matthew Finch House and make this exceptional New Canaan gem your own

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$3,500,000
Beds
5
Baths
5
Interior
5,654 sq ft
Lot
1.6 ac
Year Built
1720
MLS #
24014613
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
120
Heat
Oil · Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Upper 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
$22,308 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$1,382,150

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Storage, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Partially Finished
Attic
Walk-up
Fireplaces
6
Total rooms
11

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial, Antique
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
Exterior features
Balcony, Terrace, Shed, Porch, Lighting, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Concrete, Stone
Pool
Heated, Spa, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Fence - Wood, Fence - Stone, Level Lot

Energy

Energy features
Generator

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market1.4 mi away
Also nearby
Acme1.53 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.25 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station1.32 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
East
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~1.3 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.4 miAcme — 1.53 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.25 miNew Canaan — 1.32 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.

2024-11-06Sold — $3,500,000 asked $3,495,000 (this listing)MLS 24014613

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 built1720
Living area5,179 sq ft
Total rooms11
Lot size1.6 acres
Stories2
HeatForced Hot Air
ExteriorClapboards
Assessed value$1,382,150
Town appraisal$1,974,500
Last recorded sale2015 — $2,300,000

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 Brown Harris Stevens — Bettina Hegel · (203) 966-7800

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