The landscape is every bit as memorable as the home itself. Set on 1.2 breathtaking acres on a quiet cul-de-sac, this exceptional property is framed by magnificent specimen trees, flowering shrubs, and beautifully established gardens, creating extraordinary privacy and year-round beauty. Just moments from town, schools, and the park, the setting offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. Inside, a glass-enclosed sunroom with skylights and a wood-burning fireplace invites you to relax while enjoying the ever-changing landscape. Designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, the home features a gracious living room with a fireplace, a warm and inviting den with custom built-ins, an eat-in kitchen, and a formal dining room. The three-bedroom home also offers exciting future potential, with the property having been perked for a possible expansion to a five-bedroom residence, subject to all applicable approvals. Seller has thoughtfully priced the home to reflect current condition, presenting exceptional opportunity for the next person to personalize and add value.
Sold for $2,100,000
$2,100,000
97 Overlook Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
3beds
3,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
1.2 Acres Lot
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$670/sqft
$8,425 Estimated rent
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Wood-burning fireplaceMagnificent specimen treesGlass-enclosed sunroom with skylightsExtraordinary privacyBeautifully established gardensFlowering shrubsYear-round beauty
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wendy D. Fog (203)979-6277,
Houlihan Lawrence 203-966-3507
Bought with:
Kelly Defrancesco, RES.0771153
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24194440
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Library
- Features: Bookcases
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Features: Skylight, Wood Stove, Patio/Terrace
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,132
- Total interior livable area: 3,132 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,132
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 1.2 Acres
- Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 189523
- Zoning: 1AC
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $670/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $994,560
- Annual tax amount: $16,875
- Date on market: 8/2/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Sold | $2,100,000+17%$670/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24194440 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Pending sale | $1,795,000$573/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24194440 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000$573/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24194440 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,599 +3.4% | $994,560 |
| 2024 | $16,052 +7.6% | $994,560 +26.2% |
| 2023 | $14,925 +3.1% | $787,990 |
| 2022 | $14,475 +1.2% | $787,990 |
| 2021 | $14,310 | $787,990 |
| 2020 | $14,310 -0.4% | $787,990 |
| 2019 | $14,373 +5.6% | $787,990 -1.8% |
| 2018 | $13,608 +1.7% | $802,340 |
| 2017 | $13,375 +2.2% | $802,340 |
| 2016 | $13,086 +2% | $802,340 |
| 2015 | $12,829 +2.9% | $802,340 |
| 2014 | $12,468 +11.1% | $802,340 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $11,219 +3.6% | $768,950 |
| 2012 | $10,827 +1.7% | $768,950 |
| 2011 | $10,650 +2% | $768,950 0% |
| 2010 | $10,443 +1.7% | $769,000 |
| 2009 | $10,266 +7.8% | $769,000 +22.1% |
| 2008 | $9,524 +4% | $629,900 |
| 2007 | $9,159 +3.6% | $629,900 |
| 2006 | $8,844 +4.9% | $629,900 |
| 2005 | $8,434 +5.8% | $629,900 |
| 2004 | $7,975 -13% | $629,900 -3.9% |
| 2003 | $9,169 +22.8% | $655,410 +83.3% |
| 2001 | $7,467 +2% | $357,600 +0% |
| 2000 | $7,323 +5% | $357,560 |
| 1999 | $6,972 | $357,560 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06840
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10South SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
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.
- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- New Canaan
- 06840
- 97 Overlook Drive
