Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$2,740,000
Asked $2,799,000 · Sold 2024-10-08

70 Bennington Place, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

5 beds 5 baths 4,210 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1973
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About this home

Discover the perfect blend of tranquility and versatility in this stunning center hall colonial home with over 4000sf and nestled on a picturesque 2+ acre lot on one of New Canaan's most sought-after cul-de-sacs. Just one minute from West School and a short drive to town and the train station, this residence offers an ideal location for living and commuting. Bright and updated, this 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom home is designed to maximize natural light and comfort. The expansive front-to-back living room features a charming fireplace, while the oversized dining room provides ample space for gatherings. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, complete with a center island, stainless steel appliances, exquisite stone countertops, and a charming breakfast area. The spacious family room, highlighted by a cozy fireplace, opens through walls of French doors to a lovely terrace, making it perfect for entertaining or enjoying serene outdoor moments. A convenient walk-out den on the lower level is equipped with a wet bar and a dedicated workout area, enhancing the home's functionality. Additionally, a two-car garage and plenty of storage space, making this well-appointed home the perfect retreat for country living. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your dream home!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,740,000
Beds
5
Baths
5
Interior
4,210 sq ft
Lot
2.58 ac
Year Built
1973
MLS #
24036436
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
23
Heat
Oil · Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
2nd Floor

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

Schools

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

Taxes

Property tax
$18,078 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$1,120,070

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Heated, Sump Pump, Storage, Cooled, Interior Access, Walk-out
Attic
Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Underground Utilities, Deck, Gutters, Stone Wall
Foundation
Block
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Lightly Wooded, On Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot

What's nearby

Grocery
Acme1.25 mi away
Also nearby
Walter Stewart's Market1.38 mi away
Pharmacy
Walgreens1.43 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station1.46 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~1.2 miAcme — 1.25 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.38 miWalgreens — 1.43 miNew Canaan — 1.46 mi
This homeGroceryPharmacyTrain

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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.

2024-10-08Sold — $2,740,000 asked $2,799,000 (this listing)MLS 24036436

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 built1973
Living area3,210 sq ft
Total rooms10
Lot size2.58 acres
Stories2
HeatHot Water
ExteriorClapboards
Assessed value$1,120,070
Town appraisal$1,600,100
Last recorded sale2012 — $1,475,000

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 William Raveis Real Estate — Kelly Defrancesco · (203) 966-3555

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