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John Dunn

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Awards

2025, 2024 and 2021 RealTrends Top Agent Status -- Top 1.5% agents in US

Specialties

Licensed in CT
Strategic Planning
Expert Negotiator
Digital Marketing Specialist
Fairfield County Specialist
Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Staging
Buyer and Seller Representative,

Education

New York University - Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism

Client Testimonials

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"Johnā€˜s advice and concierge level service in helping us prepare the sale of our home was exceptional. He advised us exceptionally and added value to the transaction in multiples of his fee. John is in a different league from other agents."

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"It is with great pleasure that I write this review for our broker, John Dunn. We had the positive experience of listing our home in New Canaan, CT with John and he was absolutely fantastic every step of the way. Our home is not "cookie cutter" and as sellers, I must admit we were not the easiest of clients as we needed to get a certain price for our home in a very competitive market. As most people know, selling a home (especially one which is unique) can be very challenging but John handled the process with professionalism and kindness. He was always responsive and had fantastic ideas to help our home appeal to buyers. He was a true partner and friend! I believe that John understands the nuances of our local market and provides the most value to his clients, whether they are buying or selling. We truly felt that John understood that he was dealing with the largest, most important asset a client has, and he remembers that every step of the way. John was patient with our sale process, showing the house *many* (!) many times. He always had a smile and connected with each potential buyer in an authentic way. John also managed to get us a fantastic sale price for our house; he handled multiple bids with precision and also in a professional manner, respectful to all parties. When I was inpatient or anxious during our sale process, John was the voice of reason. His advice and actions were always spot on, he was easy to collaborate with and added endless value. I could not be more pleased with our end result, and I believe that our buyers are happy to have found a special home as well. I would give John 10 stars if I could, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an agent to buy/sell in Fairfield County."

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"It is impossible to explain how amazing John Dunn was as an agent- there are simply too many ways in which he went over and beyond in his representation. But still, in this review, I'll try to give some glimpse of John, and how he ensured that we were well-represented. My wife and I were first-time-home-buyers looking to buy property in Fairfield County knowing nearly nothing about the area. We were attracted to the strong school districts in that area, so on a whim, we decided to fly out to New York/Connecticut from California to look at properties. John was one of many agents that we considered retaining, but after meeting John, he stood out among all the agents as the most honest and experienced. Our first meeting was at a property that we loved and would later call home. Within hours of landing, John helped quickly negotiate a sales price. The close was not an easy one. We had a fast escrow timeline and needed John to represent our interests while we were in California. It was clear immediately that he was spectacular. Any time we needed someone to run out to the property, John was there within minutes. Problems that occurred at the property were immediately remedied because of John's extensive contacts and relationships in the area. When problems occurred with our lender, John was able to navigate solutions. After closing, John even saved us possibly thousands of dollars by checking on our pipes and making sure they were not freezing. Buying a house is a stressful process, very stressful, but John made buying our first home smooth and easy, and constantly made us feel at ease because of his fastidiousness and personal attention. Putting our trust in him was the best decision we made. We knew nothing about buying a house and he looked out for us at every turn. He's friendly and kind, welcoming and warm, and someone who I wholeheartedly recommend as an agent. In the end, we looked at a community to ultimately settle down, and John wasn't only instrumental in getting us a terrific home in New Canaan, but gave us a sense of the community, made us feel welcome, and made us want to live in a place with people like him."

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"John Dunn was absolutely terrific to work with from start to finish. John is incredibly professional, knowledgable, organized, communicative and targeted in his approach. Our home was occupied by tenants when listed for sale, so the opportunities for showings were somewhat limited, yet John was successful in finding our buyer within just days. Even after the contracts were signed, John went above and beyond during the entire process. In fact, we were away when our tenants vacated the property and John took care of ensuring the property was ready for closing in our absence. We sincerely enjoyed working with John and would highly recommend him!"

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"John's detailed knowledge of the New Canaan market really helped us sell our home quickly. He provided an in depth analysis of comparables that helped us price it right. John is always a cell phone call or text away, and was always there with an answer when we needed it. John aggressively showed the house and was dedicated to providing public open houses in a slow market. Ultimately John got our house sold in a slow market in under 45 days. John also tirelessly showed us more than a dozen homes in our search in New Canaan. His knowledge of the neighborhoods and the active inventory, as well as his excellent buy-side negotiation skills landed us in our dream home!"

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"John was our agent for our recent house purchase, and he exceeded all our expectations. We were agentless when we met him at an open house, and we were impressed with his organization and knowledge of the market and decided to work with him. He was a tremendous help in the process. In addition to actively seeking out properties that met our unusually specific requirements, he also provided useful additional information that wasn't captured by the listings--streets that were heavily trafficked at certain times, neighborhood details, and so on. Before our successful purchase, we made one offer that fell through due to problems with the seller, and John was very much on top of the situation as it unfolded and gave us great advice on how to handle everything. He was amazingly responsive and a great negotiator, talking over the strategy in detail with us beforehand and able to apply it effectively in the negotation. I have no hesitation in giving John my highest recommendation."


About John
Joining Compass Connecticut's New Canaan office in 2021 was the start of something special. Since then, I've been recognized three times by RealTrends America's Best Real Estate Professionals — most recently in June 2026 — placing me among the top 1.5% of agents nationwide. The numbers behind that recognition tell their own story. In 2025, I achieved the highest average sale price in all of New Canaan at $5.02M (among agents with $25M+ in total sales), ranked #1 for $5M+ transactions in New Canaan, and closed deals at $913/sq ft — nearly 19% above the New Canaan average of $770/sq ft. But beyond the stats, what truly defines my practice is the depth of the relationships I build. My client testimonials reflect something no ranking can fully capture: trust, communication, and results when it matters most. I'm also deeply invested in our industry: having recently completed my second three-year term as a Director on the New Canaan Board of Realtors, where I also held the role of Treasurer. Before real estate, I built a career that gives me a distinct edge. As an award-winning marketing executive and multiple CTAM Mark Award winner at HBO, I know how to position and tell the story of a home. I also had a 13-year professional acting career — including being voted Best Juvenile Actor by Soap Opera Digest for my role as Tad Martin on All My Children. A proud NYU grad, I stay rooted in the New Canaan community as a Cal Ripken–certified Little League coach, Advisory Board member of the Carriage Barn Arts Center, and former New York State–certified volunteer firefighter. On the home front, I've been happily married for 30 years to my wife Alix — a Senior Executive at Wella and, by night, a part-time rock star. Our son Jack works in Scripted Television at CAA in LA; our daughter Katie is now an Associate at Bank of America in NYC; and our youngest, Julia, just wrapped her junior year at Colby College with a semester abroad in Florence.

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John Dunn’s Listings

$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,795,000 | 197 Bowery Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
1/37
Listed By Compass

$2,795,000

6
Bedrooms
5,549
Square Feet
4.69
Acres
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,250,000 | 12 Norholt Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Listed By Compass

$2,250,000

4
Bedrooms
2,802
Square Feet
0.89
Acres
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$1,795,000 | 42 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Listed By CompassUnder Contract

$1,795,000

3
Bedrooms
2,132
Square Feet
0.27
Acres

John Dunn’s Transactions

Past Sales
a garden view with a seating space

$8,400,000

7
Bedrooms
9,224
Square Feet
3.12
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and potted plants

$7,295,000

7
Bedrooms
11,062
Square Feet
4.32
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$6,370,000

6
Bedrooms
7,979
Square Feet
3.68
Acres
an aerial view of a house

$6,000,000

7
Bedrooms
6,057
Square Feet
2.03
Acres
$5,925,000 | 515 Carter Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

$5,925,000

5
Bedrooms
6,656
Square Feet
2
Acres
a lake view with a lake view

$5,500,000

5
Bedrooms
7,590
Square Feet
5.01
Acres
a front view of a house with swimming pool having outdoor seating

$4,600,000

5
Bedrooms
7,902
Square Feet
2.09
Acres

$4,350,000

5
Bedrooms
7,606
Square Feet
5.01
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden

$4,325,000

6
Bedrooms
7,970
Square Feet
2.17
Acres
$4,300,000 | 180 Bayberry Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

$4,300,000

5
Bedrooms
8,017
Square Feet
1.86
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$4,025,000

5
Bedrooms
7,034
Square Feet
0.94
Acres
$4,000,000 | 174 Branchville Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

$4,000,000

6
Bedrooms
7,376
Square Feet
2.76
Acres
a view of a house with swimming pool and a yard

$3,475,000

5
Bedrooms
5,902
Square Feet
1.35
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,200,000

5
Bedrooms
5,639
Square Feet
2.05
Acres
Past Rentals
$18,000 | 375 R West Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

$18,000

6
Bedrooms
10,079
Square Feet
2.01
Acres