This exceptional and meticulously crafted residence offers the perfect synthesis of luxury, space and privacy in one of New Canaan's most coveted in-town locations. Nestled on a rare.52-acre private parcel, this thoughtfully and beautifully recently renovated home provides a serene retreat while remaining uber convenient to schools, shopping and cherished downtown amenities. Spanning four beautifully finished levels, the home offers elevator access to three floors, providing exceptional convenience and seamless flow throughout. Expansive living and family room areas showcasing striking millwork are perfectly suited for entertaining and gatherings while the main level office with coffered ceiling provides a refined space for work from home life. At the heart of the home-and sure to impress-is a stunning open-concept chef's kitchen, thoughtfully designed to balance functionality with elevated style. Featuring double sinks, a spacious pantry, custom built-ins, and a large communal quartz island, the space is as practical as it is stunning. A newly installed 2026 Wolf range anchors the kitchen, making it a true culinary enthusiast's dream and open sight lines from kitchen to breakfast room, to family room and welcoming deck create a natural gathering space for both everyday living and entertaining. Two adjacent mudrooms with ample closets and storage throughout offer effortless organization and complement the first floor. The spacious primary bedroom retreat, a sanctuary designed and renovated for comfort and style, is to be admired by all. The newly imagined 2026 bathroom boasts modern Quartz finishes, sleek Rohl fixtures, Visual Comfort lighting, and a spa-like ambiance perfect for unwinding after a long day. Two generously sized walk-in closets offer exceptional storage ensuring impressive organization. The tranquil secondary bedrooms feature serene spaces with most all bathrooms recently renovated in 2026. The finished third level provides endless possibilities - from an alternative sixth bedroom guest suite with full bathroom, home gym, recreation room to an additional private office. The walk-out lower level enhances the home's sophistication with a wine room, wet bar and versatile entertainment spaces. Step outside to your own private oasis, complete with a sparkling gunite pool, expansive deck, tiered stone patios, evergreen vegetation for added privacy, and an outdoor fire pit sure to foster much enjoyment and relaxation. This extraordinary offering embodies an elevated lifestyle, combining privacy, convenience, and meticulously designed interiors and exteriors. 85 Harrison Avenue leaves an indelible impression, pairing timeless sophistication with an elevated sense of comfort, luxury and an allure that lingers long after you depart.
Under contract
$4,675,000
85 Harrison Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
6beds
8,070sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
0.52 Acres Lot
$4,602,200 Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive deckPrivate oasisWelcoming deckTiered stone patiosStriking millworkSparkling gunite poolTranquil secondary bedrooms
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Listed by:
HANNELORE KAPLAN TEAM,
Wendy Werneburg (203)536-2210,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-966-3555,
Co-Listing Agent: Hannelore Kaplan 914-450-3880,
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24190863
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 19
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Quartz Counters, Double-Sink
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Quartz Counters, Double-Sink, Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Built-in Features, Quartz Counters
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bathroom
- Features: Dressing Room, Stall Shower
- Level: Lower
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Family room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 19
Great room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 682 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 31
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features, Quartz Counters, Dining Area, Double-Sink, French Doors, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 19
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 21
Office
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Other
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 17
Other
- Features: Built-in Features, Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Other
- Features: Partial Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 14
Other
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 16
Rec play room
- Features: Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Sliders, Engineered Wood Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38 x 35
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Wired for Data, Central Vacuum, Elevator, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, Smart Thermostat
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Heated,Storage Space,Finished,Cooled,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Heated,Storage,Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,070
- Total interior livable area: 8,070 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,304
- Finished area below ground: 1,766
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 185983
- Zoning: BRES
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,126,040
- Annual tax amount: $36,079
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Document
Estimated market value
$4,602,200
$4.37M - $4.83M
$19,518/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Pending sale | $4,675,000$579/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,675,000$579/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Listing removed | $4,675,000$579/sqft |
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| 7/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,675,000-3.6%$579/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Listing removed | $4,850,000$601/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,850,000+1189.5%$601/sqft |
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| 4/9/2021 | Sold | $376,122-84.6%$47/sqft |
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| 1/16/2018 | Sold | $2,450,000-7.5%$304/sqft |
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| 10/16/2017 | Listing removed | $2,650,000$328/sqft |
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| 8/7/2017 | Price change | $2,650,000-1.7%$328/sqft |
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| 5/30/2017 | Price change | $2,695,000-3.6%$334/sqft |
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| 5/15/2017 | Price change | $2,795,000-1.9%$346/sqft |
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| 5/13/2017 | Price change | $2,848,000-1.7%$353/sqft |
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| 3/23/2017 | Price change | $2,898,000-3.4%$359/sqft |
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| 1/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $2,999,000-8.1%$372/sqft |
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| 11/21/2016 | Listing removed | $3,265,000$405/sqft |
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| 9/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $3,265,000+11.6%$405/sqft |
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| 11/2/2004 | Sold | $2,925,000$362/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,350 +3.4% | $2,058,140 |
| 2024 | $33,218 +3.5% | $2,058,140 +21.5% |
| 2023 | $32,087 +3.1% | $1,694,140 |
| 2022 | $31,121 +1.2% | $1,694,140 |
| 2021 | $30,766 | $1,694,140 |
| 2020 | $30,766 -0.4% | $1,694,140 |
| 2019 | $30,901 -5% | $1,694,140 -8.3% |
| 2018 | $32,520 +1.8% | $1,846,880 |
| 2017 | $31,931 +2.3% | $1,846,880 |
| 2016 | $31,205 +2% | $1,846,880 |
| 2015 | $30,588 +2.9% | $1,846,880 |
| 2014 | $29,737 +4.7% | $1,846,880 -1% |
| 2013 | $28,403 +3.8% | $1,865,780 +0.3% |
| 2012 | $27,356 +1.6% | $1,860,600 |
| 2011 | $26,923 +6.6% | $1,860,600 |
| 2010 | $25,267 -2.7% | $1,860,600 |
| 2009 | $25,955 +1.6% | $1,860,600 +10.1% |
| 2008 | $25,554 -0.7% | $1,690,100 |
| 2007 | $25,723 +5.4% | $1,690,100 +1.7% |
| 2006 | $24,400 +4.9% | $1,662,100 |
| 2005 | $23,253 +176.6% | $1,662,100 +161.5% |
| 2004 | $8,408 -3.4% | $635,500 +2.2% |
| 2003 | $8,703 +20.6% | $622,090 +87.1% |
| 2001 | $7,218 +6% | $332,500 |
| 2000 | $6,810 +5% | $332,500 |
| 1999 | $6,484 | $332,500 |
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Neighborhood: 06840
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South
- 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.








