559 Cheese Spring Road

Closed 8/31/26
Closed 8/31/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,600,000
5 beds4,348 sqft$598/sqft
559 Cheese Spring Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.01 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
$598/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 559 Cheese Spring Rd., a sun-drenched and meticulously maintained 4,300 square-foot center hall colonial - a Connecticut classic that is stylish, pristine and truly move-in ready. The first floor offers a gracious living room, large dining room with fireplace and built-ins, and a sunlit sunroom/playroom with cathedral ceiling which opens onto a lovely outdoor deck. The updated gourmet eat-in kitchen features high end appliances and opens to a spectacular oversized family room with a fireplace...Welcome to 559 Cheese Spring Rd., a sun-drenched and meticulously maintained 4,300 square-foot center hall colonial - a Connecticut classic that is stylish, pristine and truly move-in ready. The first floor offers a gracious living room, large dining room with fireplace and built-ins, and a sunlit sunroom/playroom with cathedral ceiling which opens onto a lovely outdoor deck. The updated gourmet eat-in kitchen features high end appliances and opens to a spectacular oversized family room with a fireplace and built-ins. A new marble powder room and laundry complete the main level. Upstairs, the expanded primary suite addition features a cathedral ceiling, spa-like marble bath and two walk-in closets. A second en-suite bedroom with a walk-in closet, three additional bedrooms and a full bath round out the second floor. The walk-out lower level offers a spacious playroom with built-ins, full bath, bar area, and dedicated exercise space, with French Doors opening to an inviting bluestone terrace. Set on two private, beautifully landscaped acres, there is a fabulous flat open play yard and a built-in firepit for outdoor gatherings. Exceptional in every way, this is a forever home to enjoy and cherish with family and friends.
  • Listed by: Mary Higgins 203.966.7800 mhiggins@bhsusa.com • Brown Harris Stevens
Listing closed: 08/31/2026 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24186885
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Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, Mary Higgins

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Bonnie Sztam; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Rita F Kirby

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Property Information for 559 Cheese Spring Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,056 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Garage Access, Cooled, Interior Access, Full With Walk-Out
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Expected Active Date: 07-09-2026
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage, Paved, Driveway
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 07-09-2026
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Lot Size: 2.01 AC / 87,555 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Valley Rd, Right to Hickok, left to Cheese Spring
  • Elementary School: East
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Latitude: 41.190012
  • Longitude: -73.474425
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 2
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2026-June 2027
  • Property Tax: $18,056
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Deck, French Doors
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Wet Bar,French Doors,Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 24.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 25.5
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 55141FF9AF110359E0631A01100A7BED
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Skylight,Sliders,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 19.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Half Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 23.5
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 55141FF9AF110359E0631A01100A7BED
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Bedroom Suite,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: white
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 600
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3748
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 188372
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3748.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4348.0
  • Zoning: 2AC
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Yes
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 559 Cheese Spring Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675507043

$1,150,000—
May 29, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1395838981

$1,150,000

+1.5% / yr

Feb 8, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91049856

$830,000

+9.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675507043

$1,150,000
05/29/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1395838981

$1,150,000

+1.5% / yr

02/08/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91049856

$830,000

+9.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 559 Cheese Spring Road

Taxable ValueLand$582,750Additions$481,460Total$1,064,210
Tax Record2025$17,762 ($1,480 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,748 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,742 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,556 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1967Zoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0046 B:119 L:00025

Schools near 559 Cheese Spring Road

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

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

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