Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$5,925,000
Asked $5,750,000 · Sold 2025-12-05

515 Carter Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

5 beds 7 baths 6,656 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1978

About this home

There are homes that shelter, and then there are homes that embrace. Welcome to 515 Carter Street, a Louise Brooks masterpiece and one of New Canaan's most beloved homes. This long admired custom-built 2004 residence blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern design. A circular floor plan connects light-filled spaces designed for entertaining, with 10-foot ceilings, glass pocket doors, and exquisite millwork throughout. The conservatory-style living room features floor-to-ceiling windows and seamless garden views, while the fireside dining room offers arched built-ins and intimate charm. At the center of the home, a chef's kitchen features dual marble islands, glass-front cabinetry, vintage-style refrigerator and freezer, and a charming wall-mounted drinking fountain - an unexpected detail that delights guests. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a wood-burning fireplace, limestone spa bath, and large dressing room. Additional highlights include a potting room with copper sink; dual home offices; a carriage house-style garage with playroom above; three additional en suite bedrooms, plus a vaulted en suite guest room and gym on the third floor. Every corner tells a story, every material chosen with care. 515 Carter Street is more than a house - it's a love letter to craftsmanship, family, and the quiet beauty of Connecticut country life.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$5,925,000
Beds
5
Baths
7
Interior
6,656 sq ft
Lot
2 ac
Year Built
1978
MLS #
24138235
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
8
Heat
Oil, Propane · Hot Air, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Main Level, Upper Level — Laundry on both Main and Second Level
Flood Zone
No

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
$43,180 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$2,587,200

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Interior Access
Attic
Heated, Finished, Walk-up
Fireplaces
4
Total rooms
12

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Shingle, Stone
Exterior features
Balcony, Terrace, Lighting, Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Fence - Stone, Corner Lot, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped

Energy

Energy features
Generator, Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market1.66 mi away
Also nearby
Acme1.77 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.51 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station1.58 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
East
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~1.5 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.66 miAcme — 1.77 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.51 miNew Canaan — 1.58 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.

2025-12-05Sold — $5,925,000 asked $5,750,000 (this listing)MLS 24138235

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 built1978
Living area6,656 sq ft
Total rooms12
Lot size2 acres
Stories2
HeatHydro
ExteriorWood Shingles
Assessed value$2,587,200
Town appraisal$3,696,000
Last recorded sale2015 — $3,225,000

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 Compass Connecticut, LLC — John Dunn · (203) 442-6626

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