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$4,675,000

85 Harrison Avenue, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

6 beds 8 baths 8,070 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 2004
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About this home

This exceptional and meticulously crafted residence offers the perfect synthesis of luxury, space and privacy in one of New Canaan's most coveted in-town locations. Nestled on a rare.52-acre private parcel, this thoughtfully and beautifully recently renovated home provides a serene retreat while remaining uber convenient to schools, shopping and cherished downtown amenities. Spanning four beautifully finished levels, the home offers elevator access to three floors, providing exceptional convenience and seamless flow throughout. Expansive living and family room areas showcasing striking millwork are perfectly suited for entertaining and gatherings while the main level office with coffered ceiling provides a refined space for work from home life. At the heart of the home-and sure to impress-is a stunning open-concept chef's kitchen, thoughtfully designed to balance functionality with elevated style. Featuring double sinks, a spacious pantry, custom built-ins, and a large communal quartz island, the space is as practical as it is stunning. A newly installed 2026 Wolf range anchors the kitchen, making it a true culinary enthusiast's dream and open sight lines from kitchen to breakfast room, to family room and welcoming deck create a natural gathering space for both everyday living and entertaining. Two adjacent mudrooms with ample closets and storage throughout offer effortless organization and complement the first floor.

Status
Active
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$4,675,000
Beds
6
Baths
8
Interior
8,070 sq ft
Lot
0.52 ac
Year Built
2004
MLS #
24190863
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
29
Heat
Oil, Propane · Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway (2-car)
Laundry
Upper Level — 2nd Floor w/Side by Side & Sink
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

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

Taxes

Property tax
$36,079 (July 2026-June 2027)
Assessed value
$2,126,040

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished, Cooled, Interior Access, Walk-out
Attic
Heated, Storage Space, Finished, Walk-up
Fireplaces
4
Total rooms
12

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Underground Utilities, Shed, Deck, Gutters, Lighting, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Gunite, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
BRES
Lot
Professionally Landscaped

Energy

Energy features
Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

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 built2004
Living area6,304 sq ft
Total rooms12
Lot size0.52 acres
Stories2
HeatHot Water
ExteriorClapboards
Assessed value$2,058,140
Town appraisal$2,940,200
Last recorded sale2021 — $376,122

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 — Wendy Werneburg · (203) 966-3555

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