Highest and Best Sunday, May 24th at 1PM. Quietly set back from the road in one of New Canaan's most serene settings, 493 Valley Road is a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 4-bath Colonial offering an exceptional sense of peace and privacy-just minutes from downtown New Canaan, Wilton, and the Silvermine area. Move-in ready and extensively improved, this inviting home blends timeless character with modern comfort: a renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, and fresh interior and exterior paint are among many recent improvements throughout. A beautifully appointed chefs kitchen opens to a stunning dining room where a full wall of windows looks out to an expansive yard and water views that create a truly idyllic backdrop. The living room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and custom built-ins, flows directly to the deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. A spacious family room with its own fireplace and French doors offers a relaxed setting for everyday gatherings. A private office and separate den provide flexible spaces to work or retreat. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms include a spacious primary suite with a newly renovated bath, plus a secondary bedroom privately situated alongside an updated full bath, offering flexibility as a guest suite when needed. The finished lower level adds bonus space for recreation/fitness, or media, with ample storage. Some places let you escape. Some let you stay connected. 493 Valley Road does both. Peace and convenience, without compromise
Sold for $1,850,000
$1,850,000
493 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
4beds
4,322sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
2.09 Acres Lot
$1,863,600 Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$8,290 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,863,600
$1.70M - $2.05M
$8,290/mo
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Water viewsSerene settingPrivate officeFrench doorsUpdated bathroomsRefinished hardwood floorsAmple storage
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Listed by:
The Jennifer Leahy Team,
Chau Ngo (917)848-0341,
Compass Connecticut, LLC 203-343-0141
Bought with:
Christine D. Saxe, RES.0768323
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24176198
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Remodeled, Bay/Bow Window, Full Bath, Stall Shower
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Breakfast Bar, Quartz Counters, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
Rec play room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Features
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,322
- Total interior livable area: 4,322 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,386
- Finished area below ground: 936
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front
Lot
- Size: 2.09 Acres
- Features: Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 188240
- Zoning: 2AC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $428/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $966,420
- Annual tax amount: $16,130
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Sold | $1,850,000+16%$428/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24176198 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$369/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24176198 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+32.9%$369/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24176198 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2022 | Sold | $1,200,000-3.9%$278/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170441503 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2022 | Contingent | $1,249,000$289/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170441503 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000$289/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170441503 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Smart MLS #170441503 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+85%$289/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170441503 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/1998 | Sold | $675,000+22.7%$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/1989 | Sold | $550,000$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,130 +3.4% | $966,420 |
| 2024 | $15,598 +14.1% | $966,420 +33.9% |
| 2023 | $13,668 +3.1% | $721,630 |
| 2022 | $13,256 +1.2% | $721,630 |
| 2021 | $13,105 | $721,630 |
| 2020 | $13,105 -0.4% | $721,630 |
| 2019 | $13,163 -13.1% | $721,630 -19.2% |
| 2018 | $15,139 +1.7% | $892,640 |
| 2017 | $14,880 +2.2% | $892,640 |
| 2016 | $14,559 +2% | $892,640 |
| 2015 | $14,273 +2.9% | $892,640 |
| 2014 | $13,872 +21.8% | $892,640 +14.4% |
| 2013 | $11,389 +3.6% | $780,600 |
| 2012 | $10,991 +1.7% | $780,600 |
| 2011 | $10,811 +2% | $780,600 |
| 2010 | $10,601 +1.7% | $780,600 |
| 2009 | $10,421 -12% | $780,600 -0.4% |
| 2008 | $11,848 +4% | $783,600 |
| 2007 | $11,394 +3.6% | $783,600 |
| 2006 | $11,002 +4.9% | $783,600 |
| 2005 | $10,492 +5.8% | $783,600 |
| 2004 | $9,920 -12.5% | $783,600 -3.3% |
| 2003 | $11,337 +26.8% | $810,390 +89.2% |
| 2001 | $8,943 +2% | $428,300 +0% |
| 2000 | $8,771 +5% | $428,260 |
| 1999 | $8,351 | $428,260 |
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Neighborhood: 06840
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10East SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East
- 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.
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