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    559 Cheese Spring Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

    5beds
    4,348sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1967
    2.01 Acres Lot
    $2,602,400 Zestimate®
    $598/sqft
    $11,283 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,602,400

    $2.37M - $2.86M

    $11,283/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 559 Cheese Spring Rd., a sun-drenched and meticulously maintained 4,300 square-foot center hall colonial - a Connecticut classic that is stylish, pristine and truly move-in ready. The first floor offers a gracious living room, large dining room with fireplace and built-ins, and a sunlit sunroom/playroom with cathedral ceiling which opens onto a lovely outdoor deck. The updated gourmet eat-in kitchen features high end appliances and opens to a spectacular oversized family room with a fireplace and built-ins. A new marble powder room and laundry complete the main level. Upstairs, the expanded primary suite addition features a cathedral ceiling, spa-like marble bath and two walk-in closets. A second en-suite bedroom with a walk-in closet, three additional bedrooms and a full bath round out the second floor. The walk-out lower level offers a spacious playroom with built-ins, full bath, bar area, and dedicated exercise space, with French Doors opening to an inviting bluestone terrace. Set on two private, beautifully landscaped acres, there is a fabulous flat open play yard and a built-in firepit for outdoor gatherings. Exceptional in every way, this is a forever home to enjoy and cherish with family and friends.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mary Higgins (203)247-1625,

    Brown Harris Stevens 203-966-7800

    Bought with:

    Bonnie Sztam, RES.0777723

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Rita Kirby

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24186885MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 252 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 18
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 11
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 138 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 11.5
    Bedroom
    • Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 238 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17 x 14
    Bedroom
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 108 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 x 12
    Dining room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 322 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23 x 14
    Family room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 540.5 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23.5 x 23
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Bar, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 330 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11 x 30
    Living room
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 15
    Other
    • Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 115 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.5 x 10
    Rec play room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Wet Bar, French Doors, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 624.75 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 25.5 x 24.5
    Sun room
    • Features: Skylight, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 224.25 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.5 x 19.5
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Basement: Full,Heated,Storage Space,Garage Access,Cooled,Interior Entry
    • Attic: Storage,Pull Down Stairs
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,348
    • Total interior livable area: 4,348 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,748
    • Finished area below ground: 600

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Terrace, Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 2.01 Acres
    • Features: Dry, Level, Open Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 188372
    • 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: 1967

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: New Canaan

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $598/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,064,210
    • Annual tax amount: $18,056
    • Date on market: 7/7/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/31/2026Sold$2,600,000+8.6%$598/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24186885 Report a problem
    7/16/2026Pending sale$2,395,000$551/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24186885 Report a problem
    7/9/2026Listed for sale$2,395,000+108.3%$551/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24186885 Report a problem
    6/1/2020Sold$1,150,000-2.5%$264/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170266410 Report a problem
    3/5/2020Pending sale$1,179,000$271/sqft
    Source: Halstead Real Estate #170266410 Report a problem
    1/31/2020Listed for sale$1,179,000-1.8%$271/sqft
    Source: Halstead Real Estate #170266410 Report a problem
    11/8/2018Sold$1,200,000-7.2%$276/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170045871 Report a problem
    9/17/2018Pending sale$1,293,000$297/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
    6/14/2018Price change$1,293,000-3.4%$297/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
    5/8/2018Price change$1,339,000-2.6%$308/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
    4/19/2018Price change$1,375,000-1.4%$316/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
    1/27/2018Listed for sale$1,395,000+68.1%$321/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
    2/8/1999Sold$830,000+37.8%$191/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/11/1995Sold$602,500$139/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$17,762 +3.4%$1,064,210
    2024$17,176 +11.7%$1,064,210 +31%
    2023$15,382 +3.1%$812,140
    2022$14,919 +1.2%$812,140
    2021$14,748 $812,140
    2020$14,748 -0.4%$812,140
    2019$14,813 -8.6%$812,140 -15%
    2018$16,198 +1.7%$955,080
    2017$15,921 +2.2%$955,080
    2016$15,577 +2%$955,080
    2015$15,272 +2.9%$955,080
    2014$14,842 +23.1%$955,080 +15.6%
    2013$12,055 +3.6%$826,280
    2012$11,634 +1.7%$826,280 +0%
    2011$11,443 +2%$826,200
    2010$11,220 +1.7%$826,200
    2009$11,030 -2.9%$826,200 +9.9%
    2008$11,364 +4%$751,600
    2007$10,928 +26.6%$751,600 +22.3%
    2006$8,630 +4.8%$614,700
    2005$8,231 +5.8%$614,700
    2004$7,782 -17.7%$614,700 -9%
    2003$9,455 +13.8%$675,850 +69.8%
    2001$8,310 +2%$398,000 +0%
    2000$8,150 +5%$397,950
    1999$7,760 $397,950
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 06840

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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