42 Hoyt Street
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,842
- Acres
- 0.24
- Year Built
- 1900
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Nestled in the heart of downtown New Canaan, this charming and beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern convenience. Just moments from town, the property features four finished levels of living space, including a newly finished lower level and a spacious livable third floor complete with a cedar closet. French doors off the kitchen open seamlessly to a stunning patio overlooking a large, rare in-town backyard - fully fenced for privacy and ideal for entertaining, play or relaxation. The eat in kitchen boasts top of the line appliances with a butchers block and breakfast nook. This home offers three bedrooms, a sunroom and two and a half baths, including a primary suite with en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Less than .3 miles to fine dining, shopping, Metro-North, the library and award winning schools, 42 Hoyt Street is truly a commuters dream in one of Fairfield County's most sought after communities. Its a must see!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- New Canaan
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1900
- Days on Market
- 63 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,842 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.24 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $11,861 / 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
$2.75M
211 sales
Median Days on Market
42
34 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$636
34 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.5%
211 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.70M
vs $3.02M median
44.0% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$596
vs $636 median
6.3% below median
Days on Market
63 days
vs 42 days median
21 days longer than median
Based on 34 active and 211 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in New Canaan. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
42 Hoyt Street, New Canaan, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$8,642
- Property Taxes$988
- Insurance$565
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- New Canaan
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1900
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,842 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 580 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- South
- High
- New Canaan
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Gas RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorFreezerSubzeroDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullHeatedSump PumpStorageFully FinishedCooledInterior Access
- Additional Rooms
- Bonus RoomFoyerSitting Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.24 acres
- Zoning
- Per town
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesDetached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Shingle
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Exterior Features
- PorchGuttersCovered DeckStone WallFrench DoorsPatio
- Lot Description
- Fence - FullTreedDryLevel LotProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $11,861 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 63
- MLS #
- 24176539
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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