85 Harrison Avenue
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 6 | 2
- SqFt
- 8,070
- Acres
- 0.52
- Year Built
- 2004
- Property Type
- Single Family
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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.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- New Canaan
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 2004
- Days on Market
- 15 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 6 full · 2 half
- Living Area
- 8,070 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.52 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage · 6 total
- Property Taxes
- $36,079 / 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
$4.67M
vs $3.02M median
54.5% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$579
vs $658 median
12.0% below median
Days on Market
15 days
vs 41 days median
26 days fresher 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
85 Harrison Avenue, New Canaan, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$23,836
- Property Taxes$3,007
- Insurance$1,558
- 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
- 2004
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 8,070 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,766 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- South
- High
- New Canaan
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- OilPropane
- Cooling
- Central AirZoned
- Fireplaces
- 4
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Laundry Location
- 2nd Floor w/Side by Side & Sink
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopWall OvenMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorFreezerDishwasherWasherDryerWine Chiller
- Basement
- FullHeatedStorageFully FinishedCooledInterior AccessWalk-out
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Pre-wiredCentral VacuumElevatorOpen Floor PlanSecurity System
- Additional Rooms
- Foyer
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.52 acres
- Zoning
- BRES
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spaces6 total parking spacesAttached GaragePavedDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pool
- GuniteIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- Clapboard
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Wood Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Underground UtilitiesShedDeckGuttersLightingFrench DoorsUnderground SprinklerPatio
- Lot Description
- Professionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $36,079 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 15
- MLS #
- 24190863
- MLS Status
- Active
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Co-Listed By
Hannelore Kaplan
William Raveis Real Estate
This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.
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