197 Bowery Road
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 5 | 1
- SqFt
- 5,549
- Acres
- 4.69
- Year Built
- 1969
- Neighborhood
- Oenoke Ridge
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Privately set at the end of a long drive and elevated to capture tranquil reservoir views, this more than 5,500 square foot Colonial offers a rare sense of serenity and scale. Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, the home features beautifully proportioned interiors and oversized windows that bathe each space in light. The grand living room with fireplace opens seamlessly to a screened porch, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor experience ideal for quiet mornings or relaxed entertaining. A spacious eat-in kitchen with SubZero, Wolf and Miele appliances, huge center island, and skylight connects to the inviting family room with fireplace. The second level offers a refined primary suite along with five additional bedrooms, including ensuite and Jack-and-Jill configurations. Surrounded by professionally landscaped grounds, with a tennis court and charming gazebo, the property offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from town.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- New Canaan
- Neighborhood
- Oenoke Ridge
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1969
- Days on Market
- 83 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 5 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 5,549 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 4.69 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage
- Property Taxes
- $26,093 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The New Canaan Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
34
51 under contract
Median List Price
$3.02M
34 active listings
Median Closed Price
$2.74M
212 sales
Median Days on Market
41
34 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$658
34 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.6%
212 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$2.79M
vs $3.02M median
7.6% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$504
vs $658 median
23.4% below median
Days on Market
83 days
vs 41 days median
42 days longer than median
Based on 34 active and 212 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in New Canaan. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 27, 2026.
Location
197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$14,251
- Property Taxes$2,174
- Insurance$932
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- New Canaan
- Neighborhood
- Oenoke Ridge
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1969
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 5,549 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 610 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- West
- High
- New Canaan
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- OilPropane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopWall OvenRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullHeatedGarage AccessPartially Finished
- Interior Features
- Security System
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerMud RoomWorkshop
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 4.69 acres
- Zoning
- 4AC
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Waterfront Details
- Pond
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- ShingleBrickWood
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- Some WetlandsProfessionally LandscapedWater View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $26,093 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 83
- MLS #
- 24166472
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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