Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$8,650,000
Asked $8,750,000 · Sold 2025-12-15

561 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

5 beds 8 baths 13,124 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1905
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About this home

Set on one of New Canaan's highest elevations, this iconic country estate offers a rare combination of architectural distinction, modern functionality, and understated luxury. Exquisitely restored by renowned architects Wadia Associates, the 14-room manor balances timeless design with contemporary ease. A grand reception hall introduces a sequence of formal rooms with soaring ceilings, curved glass windows, lacquered finishes, and classic French doors that open seamlessly to the outdoors. At the heart of the home, the Smallbone of Devizes kitchen with walls of Calacatta marble and top-tier appliances flows seamlessly into a light-filled family room overlooking four stunning sculpted acres. The primary wing, is a private retreat of more than 1,100 square feet, featuring a spa-style bath and expansive dressing room. Four additional en-suite bedrooms graciously complete the second floor with an additional spacious & sunny room/office on the third floor. Thoughtfully equipped as a smart home, the property places technology and convenience at your fingertips. Outside, landscaped grounds unfold with an expansive terrace, covered porch, heated pool, and cabana-an environment designed equally for quiet weekends or refined entertaining. Every detail reflects a commitment to craftsmanship and lifestyle, creating a residence that is both stately and livable. This is New Canaan at its most elevated-a rare opportunity to own a property where design, privacy, and comfort converge.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$8,650,000
Beds
5
Baths
8
Interior
13,124 sq ft
Lot
4 ac
Year Built
1905
MLS #
24125629
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
21
Heat
Oil · Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)

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
$81,260 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$4,868,780

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Storage, Partially Finished, Walk-out
Attic
Storage Space, Partially Finished, Walk-up
Fireplaces
7
Total rooms
13

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Wood
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Heated, Spa, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
4AC
Lot
Fence - Full, Dry, Golf Course View, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market1.93 mi away
Also nearby
Acme2.04 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.94 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station1.95 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
East
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~1.7 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.93 miAcme — 2.04 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.94 miNew Canaan — 1.95 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.

2025-12-15Sold — $8,650,000 asked $8,750,000 (this listing)MLS 24125629

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 built1905
Living area11,574 sq ft
Total rooms13
Lot size4 acres
Stories2.5
HeatHot Water
ExteriorWood Shingles
Assessed value$4,868,780
Town appraisal$6,955,400
Last recorded sale1998 — $4,300,000
Listing courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence — Taylor Tait · (203) 966-3507

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