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5 beds8,243 sqft
51 Briscoe Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Est: $25,131/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.53 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$516/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Set high 4.5 + private acres, this impressive six-bedroom home offers space, privacy and resort-style amenities, with beautiful views from its elevated setting. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features four finished levels with flexible spaces for family, guests, work and recreation. Generously proportioned living areas flow throughout the main level, with an expansive property and outdoor entertaining spaces. The bedroom accommodations are exceptionally versatile. In...Set high 4.5 + private acres, this impressive six-bedroom home offers space, privacy and resort-style amenities, with beautiful views from its elevated setting. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features four finished levels with flexible spaces for family, guests, work and recreation. Generously proportioned living areas flow throughout the main level, with an expansive property and outdoor entertaining spaces. The bedroom accommodations are exceptionally versatile. In addition to the main bedroom level, a private bedroom and full bath above the three-car garage creates an ideal guest, au pair or extended-family suite. A fully finished walk-up third floor provides additional space for a home office, playroom, studio or recreation area. The finished walk-out lower level adds yet another dimension to the home, with a bedroom, full bath, wine cellar and direct access to a screened porch and the grounds beyond. Outside, the property becomes a private retreat. A free-form swimming pool, expansive garden and tennis court are surrounded by 4.5+ acres of beautiful grounds, while the home's hilltop position captures views and light from morning through evening. With six bedrooms, four finished levels, a three-car garage, pool, tennis court and an extraordinary elevated setting, this is a home that offers exceptional space and the opportunity to enjoy a true country lifestyle.
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  • Listed by: Michele Murray Sloan 203.858.5039 msloan@houlihanlawrence.com • Houlihan Lawrence
Last updated: 09/16/2026 08:25 PM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24207397

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$25,131 per month

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$21,962

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Property Information for 51 Briscoe Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $38,022 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 4.53 AC / 197,326 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Smith Ridge Road to North Wilton Road to Briscoe. 2nd house on the right.
  • Elementary School: East
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Latitude: 41.195315
  • Longitude: -73.499649
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2026-June 2027
  • Property Tax: $38,022
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court, Deck, Garden Area, Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 22.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.9
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 20.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.1
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 15.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.9
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 33.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 22.9
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 5B8AD95F8815A71EE0631A01100AF673
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Length: 23.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 22.5
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 15
  • Room Features: Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 24.2
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.6
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 16
  • Room Features: French Doors
  • Room Length: 17.6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 5B8AD95F8815A71EE0631A01100AF673
  • Room Entry Order: 17
  • Room Features: On 3rd Floor
  • Room Length: 43.1
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 26.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Room Length: 18.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.3
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Balcony/Deck,Built-Ins,Wet Bar,Fireplace,French Doors
  • Room Length: 24.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 17.1
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Book Shelves,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 17.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 15.1
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 13.2
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,9 ft+ Ceilings,Breakfast Bar,Pantry
  • Room Length: 20.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.5
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Balcony/Deck
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.1
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Fireplace,French Doors,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 30.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.1
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: See inclusion/exclusion sheet
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Description: Square footage includes finished walk up third floor
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1500
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 5623
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 1788879
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6743.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 8243.0
  • Zoning: 4AC
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Upright Tank
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 51 Briscoe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 3, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #191380046

$3,840,000

+13.9% / yr

Aug 29, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #127643467

$2,800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/03/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #191380046

$3,840,000

+13.9% / yr

08/29/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #127643467

$2,800,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 51 Briscoe Road

Taxable ValueLand$656,250Additions$1,584,660Total$2,240,910
Tax Record2025$37,401 ($3,117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6Total Finished SqFt5,623 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,623 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,563 SqFtStories2Lot Size197,327 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995Zoning4ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0041 B:104 L:00024

Schools near 51 Briscoe Road

This home is within New Canaan School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East School
PublicK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

St. Luke's School
Private5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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51 Briscoe Road is a single family home for sale in New Canaan, CT 06840. This property was listed for sale on September 15, 2026 by Houlihan Lawrence, it's currently listed at $4,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on February 3, 2006. This listing's school district is New Canaan School District. Nearby schools include East School, Saxe Middle School and New Canaan High School. 51 Briscoe Road is a 5-bed, 7-bath, 8,243 sqft single family home built in 1995.

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