16 hours on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#24097466, Kevin O'brien, Listing Office: O'Brien Premier Properties
#24023397·
Listing office: Alliance R.E. Consultants·
Listing agent: Jodi Gutierrez·
Listing office phone: (203) 621-8029
$899,000 List price
259 New Canaan Rd Wilton, CT 06897
$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,890 sqft
1.1 acres
$311 / sqft
House
Property details
About 259 New Canaan Rd
NOTE FROM A CHILD RAISED IN THIS HOME - "Growing up here, with it's beautiful property & access to diverse wildlife has been very meaningful to me. It has given me such an appreciation & love of the beautiful birds & animals that share our property, shaped who I am & instilled a love of Nature I will always be grateful for!" Nestled in the desirable Silvermine area of Wilton, along a picturesque river, this Nature Lover's Paradise/Artist's Retreat is a very special place to call home. There are so many beautiful spaces to relax & find joy in this charming center hall colonial. The great room with vaulted & beamed ceilings is so bright & airy, as a skylight brings in the sun. Doors on each side of the room provide access to two decks & allow for a wonderful cross breeze. There are lovely formal spaces, too. A generously sized living room, a dining room with access to the larger deck, make entertaining easy. The eat-in kitchen with granite counters & stainless-steel appliances is at the heart of the home. There is also a cozy family room with beamed ceilings & wide, peg board flooring with a wood-burning fireplace. For the artist in the family, there is a tremendous studio with vaulted ceilings. No artist? Then the options are endless... playroom, workout space, large home office, etc. There is a smaller office, half bath & laundry, too. A primary bedroom suite & 3 more bedrooms with 1/2 bath are upstairs. Central A/C. 2-car garage. Come & enjoy this unique & special property!
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,890 sqft
Lot size1.1 Acres
Year built1969
ParkingAttached Garage, Driveway
MLS #24023397
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontRiver
ViewTrees/Woods, Water
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Waterfront: River
- View: Trees/Woods, Water
- Exterior: Deck, Garden Area, French Doors
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $899,000
- Price/SqFt: $311
- Annual Tax Amount: $13,773
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Wooded, Level, Views
- Directions: Follow GPS to corner of Katydid Lane and New Canaan Rd. Driveway entrance is on Katydid.
- Year Built: 1969
- Living Area: 2,890 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 24023397
- Office Name: Alliance R.E. Consultants
- Office Phone: (203) 621-8029
- Office Email: jodi@alliancerealestateconsultants.com
- Listing Agent: Jodi Gutierrez
Copyright © 2025 Smart MLS. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the SMARTMLS Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by SMARTMLS through a licensing agreement. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the SMARTMLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 5/31/2025, 5:20:29 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹
$899,000
259 New Canaan Rd
$10,000
closing credit¹
Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!
Seller rebate
0.5% sale price²
Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1999 | Home Sold | $375,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $575,330 | $13,773 |
| 2023 | $433,230 | $12,676 |
| 2022 | $433,230 | $12,230 |
| 2021 | $433,230 | $12,074 |
| 2020 | $433,230 | $11,896 |
| 2019 | $433,230 | $12,364 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Silvermine Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
1.5 mi
•157 Perry Ave
10
East School
Public District KG-4
1.7 mi
•54 Little Brook Rd
5
Cranbury Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.9 mi
•5 Knowalot Ln
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $194,022. Residents of Wilton, CT typically earn $200k+ each year. The most common type of family is married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
12%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
49%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
19%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
46%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
13%
12-17 yrs old
7%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
#24071975, Leslie Razook, Listing Office: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
#24088088, Rita Kirby, Listing Office: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Frequently asked questions
About 259 New Canaan Rd
The listing price of 259 New Canaan Rd property is $899,000.
The property 259 New Canaan Rd is a house located in Wilton, Connecticut, 06897.
Active Listing: 259 New Canaan Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 259 New Canaan Rd are: Silvermine Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), East School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Cranbury Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Middlebrook School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Saxe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ponus Ridge Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), New Canaan High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wilton High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Norwalk High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $13,773 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 15, 1999 for $375,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 259 New Canaan Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 259 New Canaan Rd is 2,890 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 259 New Canaan Rd is 1969.
This home is located at 259 New Canaan Rd in Wilton, CT and zip code 06897. This 2,890 square foot home, which was built in 1969, sits on a 1.10 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $899,000.
In April 2025 more than 15 listings in Wilton, CT were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 4 were sold below. In April 2025 in Wilton, CT there were 12.7% more homes for sale than in March.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.