Home / Recently Sold / New Canaan
Closed · For Sale
$2,100,000
Asked $1,795,000 · Sold 2026-08-26

97 Overlook Drive, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

3 beds 3 baths 3,132 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1954

About this home

The landscape is every bit as memorable as the home itself. Set on 1.2 breathtaking acres on a quiet cul-de-sac, this exceptional property is framed by magnificent specimen trees, flowering shrubs, and beautifully established gardens, creating extraordinary privacy and year-round beauty. Just moments from town, schools, and the park, the setting offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. Inside, a glass-enclosed sunroom with skylights and a wood-burning fireplace invites you to relax while enjoying the ever-changing landscape. Designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, the home features a gracious living room with a fireplace, a warm and inviting den with custom built-ins, an eat-in kitchen, and a formal dining room. The three-bedroom home also offers exciting future potential, with the property having been perked for a possible expansion to a five-bedroom residence, subject to all applicable approvals. Seller has thoughtfully priced the home to reflect current condition, presenting exceptional opportunity for the next person to personalize and add value.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,100,000
Beds
3
Baths
3
Interior
3,132 sq ft
Lot
1.2 ac
Year Built
1954
MLS #
24194440
ZIP
06840
Days on Market
21
Heat
Oil · Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
Main floor

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
$16,875 (July 2026-June 2027)
Assessed value
$994,560

Interior

Appliances
Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Attic
Access Via Hatch
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
8

Building & Exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Shingle, Wood
Foundation
Block
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
1AC
Lot
Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac

Energy

Energy features
Generator

What's nearby

Grocery
Walter Stewart's Market1.25 mi away
Also nearby
Acme1.25 mi away
Pharmacy
Walgreens1.11 mi away
Train
New Canaan Station1.19 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
South
Middle
Saxe Middle
High school
New Canaan
~0.8 miWalter Stewart's Market — 1.25 miAcme — 1.25 miWalgreens — 1.11 miNew Canaan — 1.19 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.

2026-08-26Sold — $2,100,000 asked $1,795,000 (this listing)MLS 24194440

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 built1954
Living area3,132 sq ft
Total rooms8
Lot size1.2 acres
Stories1.75
HeatHot Water
ExteriorWood Shingles
Assessed value$994,560
Town appraisal$1,420,800
Last recorded sale1982 — $214,000
Listing courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence — Wendy Fog · (203) 966-3507

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