Charming 4-Bedroom Cape in Prime In-Town Location Welcome to this beautifully maintained Cape-style home, ideally located just moments from downtown restaurants, shops, the train station, and other local amenities. This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence features a warm and inviting living room with a cozy fireplace, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with plenty of room for cooking and casual dining. The finished lower level offers additional living space with a walk-out to the backyard. Enjoy outdoor living in the nicely sized yard with a brick patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfort, convenience, and a walkable lifestyle.
Sold for $700,000
$700,000
89 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840
4beds
2,345sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1944
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,355,200 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$5,983 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,355,200
$1.19M - $1.56M
$5,983/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,345 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Other
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: NCANM000TB069L00074
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1944
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $591,360
- Annual tax amount: $9,870
- Date on market: 8/3/2025
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2025 | Listing removed | $6,500$3/sqft |
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| 8/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,500$3/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Sold | $700,000$299/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,870 +3.4% | $591,360 |
| 2024 | $9,545 +14.1% | $591,360 +33.9% |
| 2023 | $8,364 +3.1% | $441,630 |
| 2022 | $8,113 +1.2% | $441,630 |
| 2021 | $8,020 | $441,630 |
| 2020 | $8,020 -0.4% | $441,630 |
| 2019 | $8,055 +16.9% | $441,630 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $6,888 +1.8% | $391,160 |
| 2017 | $6,763 +2.3% | $391,160 |
| 2016 | $6,609 +2% | $391,160 |
| 2015 | $6,478 +2.9% | $391,160 |
| 2014 | $6,298 +8.4% | $391,160 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $5,812 +3.5% | $381,780 |
| 2012 | $5,613 +1.6% | $381,780 |
| 2011 | $5,524 +6.5% | $381,780 0% |
| 2010 | $5,186 -2.7% | $381,900 |
| 2009 | $5,328 +23.8% | $381,900 +34.1% |
| 2008 | $4,305 -0.6% | $284,700 |
| 2007 | $4,333 +3.7% | $284,700 |
| 2006 | $4,179 +4.9% | $284,700 |
| 2005 | $3,983 +5.7% | $284,700 |
| 2004 | $3,767 -26.2% | $284,700 -22% |
| 2003 | $5,106 +21.7% | $364,980 +88.9% |
| 2001 | $4,194 +6% | $193,200 |
| 2000 | $3,957 +5% | $193,200 |
| 1999 | $3,767 | $193,200 |
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Neighborhood: 06840
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10South SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- New Canaan
- 06840
- 89 Forest St