For sale

$2,495,000

52 Seminary St, New Canaan, CT 06840

4beds

3,466sqft

$15,228/mo

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Residential, Single Family Residence

Built in 1800

8,712 Square Feet Lot

$2,747,600 Zestimate^®

$720/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Soaking tubStone accentsCoffered ceilingsGranite islandBreakfast roomCustom built-insBonus room

In the heart of downtown New Canaan, this timeless 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers 3,466 SF of beautifully appointed living space, blending historic character with modern comfort. Highlights include 6 fireplaces, hardwood floors, custom built-ins, coffered ceilings and stone accents. The chef's kitchen features a granite island, breakfast room and access to a lattice-covered deck. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a fireplace, private deck, wet bar/coffee station, dual walk-in closets, soaking tub and steam shower. A 3rd-floor en suite bedroom and bonus room add flexibility. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard with dining area, fountain and courtyard, plus irrigation and landscape lighting. Enjoy Shopping, Restaurants, Metro North & everything downtown New Canaan has to offer.

2 days

1,917

116

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 4

Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Laundry: Laundry Room

Features

Kitchen Island, Sep Shower, Wet Bar
Basement: Finished
Number of fireplaces: 6

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,466
Total interior livable area: 3,466 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Bath
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Features: Stone Wall

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: L 18 86
Zoning: OT - Out of Town

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Federal
Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence

Materials

Shingle Siding, Stone
Roof: Shake

Condition

Year built: 1800

Utilities & green energy

Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Region: New Canaan

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $720/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,004,710
Annual tax amount: $16,769
Date on market: 8/20/2026
Inclusions: Call LB

Estimated market value

$2,747,600

$2.47M - $3.08M

$7,879/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/20/2026	Listed for sale	$2,495,000+89.7%$720/sqft
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc. #125693 Report a problem
11/17/2016	Sold	$1,315,000-6%$379/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #99132541 Report a problem
2/9/2016	Price change	$1,399,000-6.7%$404/sqft
Source: Halstead Property #99132541 Report a problem
11/12/2015	Price change	$1,499,000-5.1%$432/sqft
Source: Higgins Group Real Estate #99099024 Report a problem
4/9/2015	Listed for sale	$1,579,000$456/sqft
Source: Higgins Group Real Estate #99099024 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$16,769 +3.4%	$1,004,710
2024	$16,216 +2.3%	$1,004,710 +20.1%
2023	$15,846 +3.1%	$836,640
2022	$15,369 +1.2%	$836,640
2021	$15,193	$836,640
2020	$15,193 -0.4%	$836,640
2019	$15,260 -0.9%	$836,640 -4.3%
2018	$15,396 +1.8%	$874,370
2017	$15,117 +2.3%	$874,370
2016	$14,773 +2%	$874,370
2015	$14,481 +2.9%	$874,370
2014	$14,078 +8.8%	$874,370 +2.9%
2013	$12,935 +3.5%	$849,730
2012	$12,494 +1.6%	$849,730
2011	$12,296 +6.6%	$849,730 +0%
2010	$11,539 -2.6%	$849,700
2009	$11,853 +16%	$849,700 +25.8%
2008	$10,214 -0.7%	$675,500
2007	$10,281 +8.4%	$675,500 0%
2006	$9,485 +4.9%	$675,600
2005	$9,046 -10.7%	$675,600 -15.5%
2004	$10,127 +67.7%	$799,900 +85.4%
2003	$6,037 +16.3%	$431,550 +73.7%
2001	$5,189 +2%	$248,500
2000	$5,089 +5%	$248,500
1999	$4,846	$248,500