Sold
Last Sold Price
200,376 Lot Size4.6 Acres
53 Michigan Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
LandProperty Type
4.6 acresLot Size

Description

Lot 53 is located at the end of Lee Lane, a private side street off Michigan Road. The 4-acre plot provides ample space for the creation of a single family home (septic study allows for at least five bedrooms), giving buyers the opportunity to design their dream home and avoid the hectic seller's market. The wooded surroundings offer a natural buffer from the outside world, fostering a sense of seclusion without sacrificing the convenience of being close to the amenities of New Canaan - a mere seven...Lot 53 is located at the end of Lee Lane, a private side street off Michigan Road. The 4-acre plot provides ample space for the creation of a single family home (septic study allows for at least five bedrooms), giving buyers the opportunity to design their dream home and avoid the hectic seller's market. The wooded surroundings offer a natural buffer from the outside world, fostering a sense of seclusion without sacrificing the convenience of being close to the amenities of New Canaan - a mere seven minutes to downtown and nine minuets from the train station. Whether you envision a charming cottage nestled among the trees or a contemporary home with large windows framing the natural beauty, this plot presents a canvas upon which you can paint your vision of an idyllic and tranquil living space.

Listing Agent

  1. James Barone

    James Barone

    Listing Agent

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    P: (917) 653-4760

    M: (917) 653-4760

Listing closed: 02/10/2026 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170613079

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

191

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

New Canaan, CT

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Location

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Melissa Rwambuya

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Property Information for 53 Michigan Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,896 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Residential Land
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Location: Other
  • Neighborhood: Smith Ridge
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 4.60 AC
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: The parcel is located at the end of Lee Lane off Michigan Road, which is on the right when coming from Smith Ridge, or the left when coming from Lukes Wood.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.185203
  • Longitude: -73.50443
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $9,896
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Brook
Property
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Road Frontage Approximate: 0
  • Road Frontage Description: Private Road, Paved Road
  • SubdividableU: Unknown
  • Bank Owned Property: No
Lot Information
  • Documents Available: Building Plan, Environmental Site Assess., Feasibility Study, Plot Plan/Survey, Soil Survey
  • Lot Description: In Flood Zone, Some Wetlands, Secluded
  • Lot Improvements: None
  • Parcel Number: 185039
  • Sq Ft Total: 0.0
  • Zoning: 4AC
Utilities
  • Septic Approval YN: No
  • Septic Plan Available YN: No
  • Sewage System: Septic Required
  • Utilities Available: Electric Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well Required
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant
Building Details
  • Lots Number Of: 1

Schools near 53 Michigan 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Michigan Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$800,000
200,376
5
3.5
3,616
205,168
$3,051,000
5
7,668
178,596
$3,660,000
5
7,123
392,040
4
3
3,661
93,654
5
4.5
4,564
179,467

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