Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Rent
$60,000/mo
Sold 2025-09-03

87 North Wilton Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

6 beds 8 baths 7,897 sq ft Residential Rental Built 1951
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About this home

Step into a world of elegance and history at Orchard Ridge, an extraordinary estate with an illustrious past. This magnificent property has been home to notable figures such as Faith Hill & Tim McGraw during the filming of Stepford Wives, GE CEO, Jack Welch, and the philanthropic Dunning family, known for their contributions to NC's Dunning Field/Stadium. Property Highlights: 6.6 acres of spectacular private property with sweeping lawns, rows of varietal apple trees and perennial gardens with beautiful rolling landscapes. Main House: 7 Fireplaces, 6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms Chef's-Grade Country Kitchen: Perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Entertaining Spaces: Large rooms designed for hosting gatherings. Family Gathering Rooms: Cozy & inviting light-filled spaces. Elegant Living Room: Featuring walls of windows & 9+ ft ceilings. Primary Suite: Sitting room, spacious dressing areas, and a professional-level gym. Bedrooms: 6 bedrooms in the main house, offering ample space for everyone. Guest Cottage: A separate cottage with an additional bedroom, kitchenette, full bath and laundry. Amenities: Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Pool House with full kitchen for poolside entertaining and cabana with bathroom & shower. Orchard Ridge is more than just a home; it's a sophisticated retreat that offers the best of New Canaan living.

Status
Closed
Type
Residential Rental
Price
$60,000/mo
Beds
6
Baths
8
Interior
7,897 sq ft
Lot
6.63 ac
Year Built
1951
MLS #
24116196
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
32
Heat
Electric, Oil · Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (4-car)
Laundry
Main Level, Upper Level — 1-guesthouse 2-main flr 3-second flr

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

Availability, Pets & Lease

Available
Flexible
Pets
Restrictions
Pet policy
call LA
Tenant pays
All Utilities

Schools

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

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Crawl Space, Full, Storage, Fully Finished, Partially Finished, Full With Walk-Out
Fireplaces
5
Total rooms
15

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
Exterior features
Terrace, Breezeway, Cabana, Guest House, French Doors, Patio, Balcony, Fruit Trees, Garden Area
Pool
Heated, Pool House, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
4AC
Lot
Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Rolling

What's nearby

Grocery
Scott's Corners Market2.55 mi away
Also nearby
Walter Stewart's Market2.78 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy2.8 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station2.8 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
East
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~2.4 miScott's Corners Market — 2.55 miWalter Stewart's Market — 2.78 miCVS Pharmacy — 2.8 miNew Canaan — 2.8 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.

2025-09-03Sold — $60,000/mo (this listing)MLS 24116196

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 built1951
Living area8,497 sq ft
Total rooms15
Lot size6.63 acres
Stories2
HeatHot Water
ExteriorClapboards
Assessed value$3,183,950
Town appraisal$4,548,500
Last recorded sale2004 — $4,600,000
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate — Hannelore Kaplan · (203) 966-3555

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