71 Saint Johns Place New Canaan, CT 06840 Under Contract

UPDATED: 04/22/2026 10:54 PM ON MARKET: 36 days on market

$4,800,000

5 Beds6 Baths5,688 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,688 sqft

Price per Sqft $843

MLS Listing ID 24134303

Style Other

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1910

Annual Tax Amount $31,168

Lot Size 0.850 Acres

Property Description

Discover New Canaan as it was meant to be. This stunner on coveted St. John's Place was built in 1910 and occupied by the same family for 44 years. Every year, the home was improved, and stands today as a testament to the labor of love built and cared for over four decades. Fully modernized to today's high standards with hints of its storied history as one of the loveliest homes in New Canaan. This quintessential home boasts classic cedar shingle siding and roof, high ceilings, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, bay windows, custom plantation shutters and beautiful wainscoting and molding throughout. Prime location on St. John's Place, steps from Elm and Park Street and bordering God's Acre. The picturesque property abuts ACRES of wooded conservation land with a charming, tucked-away pool surrounded by lush plantings and trees. Militantly maintained interiors lovingly updated with four en-suite bedrooms PLUS versatile library/office space with enchanting private spaces throughout this gracious home.

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