Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$3,700,000
Asked $3,895,000 · Sold 2025-08-08

71 Welles Lane, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

6 beds 9 baths 9,395 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 2016
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About this home

Exquisite, Stylish & Exceptional! Set on two private acres in a picturesque west-side cul-de-sac just moments from town, this stunning home offers an unparalleled blend of sophistication & comfort. Thoughtfully designed & beautifully built, it features three levels of impeccably finished living space with an open & inviting layout. The generous living room with fireplace creates a warm & welcoming atmosphere, seamlessly connecting to both the office/den with a picture window & the spacious family room through elegant glass pocket doors. The family room, complete with fireplace, picture windows & French doors opens to a lovely terrace & lush backyard. The state-of-the-art kitchen effortlessly flows into this inviting space, making it perfect for both daily living & entertaining. An elegant dining room provides a refined setting for gatherings. The 2nd floor boasts a luxurious primary suite with fireplace, spa-like bath, & 2 walk-in closets. It also includes 4 add'l bedrooms plus a versatile office/den, & laundry room. Natural light fills the home, with windows at the second-floor landing offering picturesque views from both the front & back staircases. The expansive, sun-drenched 3rd floor playroom, highlighted by a wall of windows, provides a wonderful open space, complete with an add'l bedroom & full bath. Exceptional craftsmanship & elegant architectural details throughout! Pool site avail. Advance notice required for showings (tenants with a baby in residence)

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$3,700,000
Beds
6
Baths
9
Interior
9,395 sq ft
Lot
2.05 ac
Year Built
2016
MLS #
24072850
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
152
Heat
Propane · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
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
West
Middle / Jr High
Saxe Middle
High School
New Canaan

Taxes

Property tax
$37,037 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$2,219,140

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Walk-out
Attic
Heated, Finished, Walk-up
Fireplaces
3
Total rooms
14

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard, Stone
Exterior features
Terrace, Gutters, French Doors
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
2AC
Lot
Treed, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, On Cul-De-Sac

Energy

Energy features
Energy Star Rated, Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Acme1.16 mi away
Also nearby
Walter Stewart's Market1.3 mi away
Pharmacy
Walgreens1.28 mi away
Train
Talmadge Hill Station1.32 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
West
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~0.9 miAcme — 1.16 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.3 miWalgreens — 1.28 miTalmadge Hill — 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.

2025-08-08Sold — $3,700,000 asked $3,895,000 (this listing)MLS 24072850
Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens — Bettina Hegel · (203) 966-7800

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