Tucked away in a serene and private setting near the heart of New Canaan, this meticulously updated residence offers a seamless blend of classic charm and modern luxury. Located just minutes from the highly regarded public schools and the village center, this home is perfectly positioned for both convenience and tranquility. The main house features extensive recent renovations, including a new cedar shingle roof, copper gutters, custom windows, and modern systems like a full HVAC upgrade and comprehensive drainage improvements. The interiors are equally impressive, with refinished antique wood flooring and a completely renovated kitchen with new countertops and appliances. The reimagined primary suite has a newly appointed bathroom with private access from the back stairs. Enhancing the property's appeal is a fully updated cottage, complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, and HVAC system, offering an ideal space for visitors or extended stays. Additionally, a separate barn or art studio with refinished original flooring and a new wood-burning stove serves as a creative retreat, perfect for inspiring work or quiet relaxation. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees, new plantings, and a tiered entertaining patio off the sunroom, this home offers a rare combination of privacy, luxury, and convenience in one of New Canaan's most desirable locations.
Sold for $2,650,000
$2,650,000
62 Richards Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840
6beds
4,052sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
1.52 Acres Lot
$3,003,700 Zestimate®
$654/sqft
$8,038 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,003,700
$2.70M - $3.36M
$8,038/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Engel Team at Douglas Elliman,
Melissa Engel 203-858-0266,
Douglas Elliman of Connecticut 203-889-5580,
Co-Listing Agent: Kate Tomasic 917-971-0903,
Douglas Elliman of Connecticut
Bought with:
Nora Giovati, RES.0784261
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24043913
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 17.5
Bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 115 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11.5
Bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 166.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 14.5
Bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 166.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 14.5
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 132.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.5
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 224.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 15.5
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: French Doors, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 370.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 19.5
Kitchen
- Features: Galley, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 10
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 505.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 23.5
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 132.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.5
Loft
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 409.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 21
Office
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 9.5
Sun room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 20
Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,052
- Total interior livable area: 4,052 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,052
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 1.52 Acres
- Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 183192
- Zoning: 1AC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $654/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,039,570
- Annual tax amount: $16,779
- Date on market: 9/13/2024
- Exclusions: Dining Room glass Pendant lights (cottage and main house)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2024 | Sold | $2,650,000+6.2%$654/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24043913 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2024 | Pending sale | $2,495,000$616/sqft |
Source:  Douglas Elliman #CT24043913 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+95.7%$616/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24043913 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2021 | Sold | $1,275,000+2%$315/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170376276 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2021 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$308/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #145248 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2021 | Contingent | $1,250,000$308/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170376276 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$308/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170376276 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Smart MLS #170376276 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$308/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170376276 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Contingent | $1,250,000$308/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170376276 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+8.7%$308/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170376276 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2019 | Listing removed | $4,000$1/sqft |
Source: Greenwich #170149026 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $4,000+2.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. #170149026 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2018 | Listing removed | $1,150,000$284/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170076981 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+27281%$284/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170076981 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2015 | Listing removed | $3,900$1/sqft |
Source: Greenwich #99097154 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2015 | Price change | $3,900-2.5%$1/sqft |
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| 9/14/2015 | Price change | $4,000-4.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Greenwich #99097154 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2015 | Listed for rent | $4,200$1/sqft |
Source: Greenwich #99097154 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2013 | Listing removed | $4,200$1/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #99043074 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2013 | Listed for sale | $4,200$1/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #99043074 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2013 | Listing removed | $4,200$1/sqft |
Source: New Canaan #99043074 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2013 | Price change | $4,200+5%$1/sqft |
Source: New Canaan #99043074 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2013 | Listed for rent | $4,000+122.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2013 | Listing removed | $1,800 |
Source: Prudential Connecticut Realty #99022934 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,502 +4.3% | $1,048,670 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $16,779 +11.8% | $1,039,570 +31.1% |
| 2023 | $15,013 +3.1% | $792,680 |
| 2022 | $14,562 +1.2% | $792,680 |
| 2021 | $14,395 | $792,680 |
| 2020 | $14,395 -0.4% | $792,680 |
| 2019 | $14,458 +1% | $792,680 -6.1% |
| 2018 | $14,312 +1.7% | $843,850 |
| 2017 | $14,067 +2.2% | $843,850 |
| 2016 | $13,763 -11.8% | $843,850 -13.6% |
| 2015 | $15,612 +2.9% | $976,360 |
| 2014 | $15,173 -9.1% | $976,360 -14.6% |
| 2013 | $16,686 +3.6% | $1,143,660 |
| 2012 | $16,103 +1.7% | $1,143,660 +0% |
| 2011 | $15,839 +2% | $1,143,600 |
| 2010 | $15,530 +1.7% | $1,143,600 |
| 2009 | $15,267 +0.1% | $1,143,600 +13.4% |
| 2008 | $15,247 +4% | $1,008,400 |
| 2007 | $14,662 +3.6% | $1,008,400 |
| 2006 | $14,158 +4.9% | $1,008,400 |
| 2005 | $13,502 +5.8% | $1,008,400 |
| 2004 | $12,766 -7.2% | $1,008,400 +2.6% |
| 2003 | $13,752 | $983,010 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06840
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10South SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South
- 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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