IN TOWN LIVING! Gracefully set on a charming in-town street, this lovely 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Filled with natural light, this inviting home showcases timeless appeal, warm and welcoming living spaces, and the flexibility to suit today's lifestyle. The open kitchen with a comfortable sitting area with bay window serves as the heart of the home, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining room and creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The living room, centered around a wood-burning fireplace, creates a cozy and comfortable gathering space. Just beyond, a screened-in porch provides the perfect place to relax or entertain while enjoying seamless indoor-outdoor living. The lovely brick patio and spacious yard further enhance the outdoor experience, offering a beautiful backdrop for al fresco dining, play, or quiet enjoyment. The sun-filled finished third floor adds exceptional versatility, ideal for recreation, a playroom, home office, gym, or guest overflow space. Perfectly positioned in a coveted in-town location, this special home is just moments from New Canaan's vibrant village center, with easy access to shops, restaurants, parks, schools, and the train. A rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of in-town living in one of New Canaan's most desirable settings.
Sold for $1,605,290
$1,605,290
45 Seminary Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
3beds
2,455sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,612,200 Zestimate®
$654/sqft
$7,882 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,612,200
$1.47M - $1.77M
$7,882/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$7,882/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$7,882/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$9,047/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$9,047/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Timeless appealIn-town streetScreened-in porchExceptional versatilitySun-filled finished third floorFormal dining roomOpen kitchen
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bettina Hegel (917)842-3349,
Brown Harris Stevens 203-966-7800,
Anne-lise Brown 203-912-6080,
Brown Harris Stevens
Bought with:
Lisa Hawley, RES.0400965
Brown Harris Stevens
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24165203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace
- Level: Main
Rec play room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Third,Upper
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,455
- Total interior livable area: 2,455 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,455
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved, Driveway, Private, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 184052
- Zoning: BRES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Private School(s), Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $654/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $720,020
- Annual tax amount: $12,017
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Sold | $1,605,290+0.6%$654/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24165203 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$650/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24165203 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+112.7%$650/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24165203 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2001 | Sold | $750,000+89.9%$305/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/1992 | Sold | $395,000$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,017 +3.4% | $720,020 |
| 2024 | $11,621 +15.7% | $720,020 +35.8% |
| 2023 | $10,044 +3.1% | $530,320 |
| 2022 | $9,742 +1.2% | $530,320 |
| 2021 | $9,631 | $530,320 |
| 2020 | $9,631 -0.4% | $530,320 |
| 2019 | $9,673 -11.9% | $530,320 -15% |
| 2018 | $10,983 +1.8% | $623,770 |
| 2017 | $10,784 +2.3% | $623,770 |
| 2016 | $10,539 +2% | $623,770 |
| 2015 | $10,331 +2.9% | $623,770 |
| 2014 | $10,043 +5.8% | $623,770 +0% |
| 2013 | $9,492 +3.5% | $623,560 |
| 2012 | $9,168 +1.6% | $623,560 |
| 2011 | $9,023 +6.6% | $623,560 0% |
| 2010 | $8,468 -2.7% | $623,600 |
| 2009 | $8,699 -5.8% | $623,600 +2.1% |
| 2008 | $9,235 -0.7% | $610,800 |
| 2007 | $9,296 +3.7% | $610,800 |
| 2006 | $8,967 +4.9% | $610,800 |
| 2005 | $8,545 +5.7% | $610,800 |
| 2004 | $8,081 +56.1% | $610,800 +65.1% |
| 2003 | $5,177 +1% | $370,020 +56.7% |
| 2001 | $5,127 +6% | $236,200 0% |
| 2000 | $4,838 +5% | $236,250 |
| 1999 | $4,607 | $236,250 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06840
Nearby homes
- $9,400,0004 bd2 ba2.6k sqft50 Saint Johns Pl, New Canaan, CT 06840Sold
- $3,352,2005 bd3 ba3.3k sqft62 Saint Johns Pl, New Canaan, CT 06840Off Market
- $--3 bd4 ba2.3k sqft66R Seminary St #66R, New Canaan, CT 06840Off Market
- $2,221,4004 bd4 ba3.1k sqft41 Seminary St, New Canaan, CT 06840Off Market
- $2,495,0004 bd4 ba3.4k sqft52 Seminary St, New Canaan, CT 06840For Sale
- $3,016,4003 bd3 ba2.4k sqft44 Saint Johns Pl, New Canaan, CT 06840Off Market
- $1,453,500-- bd1 ba350 sqft46 Seminary St, New Canaan, CT 06840Off Market
- $2,173,8004 bd3 ba2.7k sqft58 Seminary St, New Canaan, CT 06840Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10West SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West
- Middle: Saxe Middle
- High: New Canaan
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$1,612,200
2% more
+$32,244
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$1,644,444
- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- New Canaan
- 06840
- 45 Seminary Street
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other New Canaan Topics
