Set high 4.5 + private acres, this impressive six-bedroom home offers space, privacy and resort-style amenities, with beautiful views from its elevated setting. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features four finished levels with flexible spaces for family, guests, work and recreation. Generously proportioned living areas flow throughout the main level, with an expansive property and outdoor entertaining spaces. The bedroom accommodations are exceptionally versatile. In addition to the main bedroom level, a private bedroom and full bath above the three-car garage creates an ideal guest, au pair or extended-family suite. A fully finished walk-up third floor provides additional space for a home office, playroom, studio or recreation area. The finished walk-out lower level adds yet another dimension to the home, with a bedroom, full bath, wine cellar and direct access to a screened porch and the grounds beyond. Outside, the property becomes a private retreat. A free-form swimming pool, expansive garden and tennis court are surrounded by 4.5+ acres of beautiful grounds, while the home's hilltop position captures views and light from morning through evening. With six bedrooms, four finished levels, a three-car garage, pool, tennis court and an extraordinary elevated setting, this is a home that offers exceptional space and the opportunity to enjoy a true country lifestyle.
For sale
$4,250,000
51 Briscoe Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
5beds
8,243sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
4.53 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$516/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Free-form swimming poolTennis courtThree-car garageExpansive gardenExtraordinary elevated settingWine cellarFinished walk-out lower level
- 4 days
- 1,053
- 70
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michele Murray Sloan (203)858-5039,
Houlihan Lawrence 203-966-3507
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24207397
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 701.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 30.5
Bedroom
- Features: Jack & Jill Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 217.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 15.4
Bedroom
- Features: Jack & Jill Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 250.47 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 20.7
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 15.9
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 757.99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.9 x 33.1
Dining room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 295.03 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 18.1
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Fireplace, French Doors
- Level: Main
- Area: 413.82 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.1 x 24.2
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 178.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 13.5
Family room
- Features: Wet Bar
- Level: Lower
- Area: 401.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 24.2
Great room
- Level: Third,Other
- Area: 1120.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 43.1
Kitchen
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, High Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 316.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 20.4
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Balcony/Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 195.19 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 14.9
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, High Ceilings, Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 356.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.9 x 22.4
Office
- Features: High Ceilings, Bookcases, Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 265.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 17.6
Other
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Lower
- Area: 176.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 14.1
Other
- Features: French Doors
- Level: Lower
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 17.6
Rec play room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 528.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 23.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Heated,Liveable Space
- Attic: Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,243
- Total interior livable area: 8,243 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,743
- Finished area below ground: 1,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Tennis Court(s), Garden, Stone Wall
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 4.53 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1788879
- Zoning: 4AC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $516/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,240,910
- Annual tax amount: $38,022
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Exclusions: See inclusion/exclusion sheet
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,250,000+10.7%$516/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24207397 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2006 | Sold | $3,840,000+37.1%$466/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98255684 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2003 | Sold | $2,800,000+56%$340/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98157429 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/1996 | Sold | $1,795,000+259%$218/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/1995 | Sold | $500,000$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,401 +3.4% | $2,240,910 |
| 2024 | $36,168 +12.2% | $2,240,910 +31.6% |
| 2023 | $32,249 +3.1% | $1,702,680 |
| 2022 | $31,278 +1.2% | $1,702,680 |
| 2021 | $30,921 | $1,702,680 |
| 2020 | $30,921 -0.4% | $1,702,680 |
| 2019 | $31,057 -12.9% | $1,702,680 -19% |
| 2018 | $35,665 +1.7% | $2,102,870 |
| 2017 | $35,055 +2.2% | $2,102,870 |
| 2016 | $34,298 +2% | $2,102,870 |
| 2015 | $33,625 +2.9% | $2,102,870 |
| 2014 | $32,679 -0.4% | $2,102,870 -6.5% |
| 2013 | $32,817 +3.6% | $2,249,300 |
| 2012 | $31,670 +1.7% | $2,249,300 |
| 2011 | $31,153 +2% | $2,249,300 |
| 2010 | $30,545 +1.7% | $2,249,300 |
| 2009 | $30,028 -6.4% | $2,249,300 +6% |
| 2008 | $32,073 +4% | $2,121,200 |
| 2007 | $30,842 +3.6% | $2,121,200 |
| 2006 | $29,782 +4.9% | $2,121,200 |
| 2005 | $28,403 +5.8% | $2,121,200 |
| 2004 | $26,854 -1% | $2,121,200 +9.3% |
| 2003 | $27,138 +19.6% | $1,939,840 +78.5% |
| 2001 | $22,686 +2% | $1,086,500 +0% |
| 2000 | $22,251 +5% | $1,086,470 |
| 1999 | $21,186 | $1,086,470 |
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Neighborhood: 06840
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East
- 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.
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