91 Sunset Hill Rd

New Canaan, CT 06840

$4,895,000
Price
6
Beds
8,720 Sq. Ft.
$561 / Sq. Ft.
8,720
Sq. Ft.
$561
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to 91 Sunset Hill Road--a rare opportunity to own a sophisticated Nantucket-style home set on more than two acres of park-like grounds in an exceptional location. The approach to the home is beautifully framed by flowering cherry trees, creating a picturesque entrance that opens to an expansive backyard bordering the New Canaan Nature Center preserve, offering privacy and tranquil surroundings. Thoughtfully designed, the home's architectural details convey a sense of quiet luxury throughout....Welcome to 91 Sunset Hill Road--a rare opportunity to own a sophisticated Nantucket-style home set on more than two acres of park-like grounds in an exceptional location. The approach to the home is beautifully framed by flowering cherry trees, creating a picturesque entrance that opens to an expansive backyard bordering the New Canaan Nature Center preserve, offering privacy and tranquil surroundings. Thoughtfully designed, the home's architectural details convey a sense of quiet luxury throughout. This six-bedroom, 8,720-square-foot residence features arched doorways, 10 foot ceilings, exquisite craftsmanship and custom millwork, oversized windows, and hand-selected stone fireplaces. The home strikes a perfect balance between warmth and elegance, with inviting spaces enhanced by refined sophistication. Four finished floors offer abundant light-filled living areas, including a gracious living room and dining room, as well as a mahogany-paneled library with a coffered ceiling. The gourmet eat-in kitchen, along with the adjacent family room, opens through French doors to a bluestone terrace with an outdoor fireplace--seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. One of the home's highlights is a serene primary suite featuring a fireplace, sitting room, and dressing room. The third floor offers a great room or ideal home office/workspace with a half bath. The lower level welcomes you with an impressive 1,800-bottle wine room, rec/playroom, gym, craft or
  1. Listed by Antoinette Lanni-Lampert • Brown Harris Stevens
    P: (203)-247-9335 C: (203)-247-9335 alanni-lampert@bhsusa.com
  2. Listed by PJ Taylor • Brown Harris Stevens
    P: (203)-966-7800 C: (203)-517-6777 pjtaylor@bhsusa.com

Property Details for 91 Sunset Hill Road

Basement Description
Full, Heated, Storage, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Full With Walk-Out
Direct Waterfront
No
Expected Active Date
01-20-2026
Garages Number
3
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/22/2026 01:56 AM

Property Details for 91 Sunset Hill Road

StatusActive
MLS #24147271
Days on Market1
Taxes$46,248 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2004
Lot Size2.24 AC / 97,574 SF
CountyFairfield County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, Antoinette Lanni-Lampert; Brown Harris Stevens, PJ Taylor
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Building Information for 91 Sunset Hill Road

Stories-Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size2.24 AC / 97,574 SF

Payment Calculator

$27,711 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$23,857

Property Taxes

$3,854

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 91 Sunset Hill Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS-friendly.
  • Elementary School: West
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: New Canaan
  • Latitude: 41.154764
  • Longitude: -73.50614
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Pool, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $46,248
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch-Wrap Around, Fruit Trees, Porch, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, French Doors, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Heated, Partially Finished, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air, Radiant, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio, Entertainment System, Security System, Wired For Audio
  • Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Second floor, new washing machine
  • Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Wine Cellar
  • Rooms Total: 15
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Jack & Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Cedar Closet,Half Bath,Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 47AA0CECE5F95E60E063E201100AA0F5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 15
  • Room Features: Engineered Wood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 47AA0CECE5F95E60E063E201100AA0F5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Fireplace,French Doors,Patio/Terrace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Dining Area,French Doors,Patio/Terrace,Hardwood Floor,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 35.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Dressing Room,Fireplace,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,9 ft+ Ceilings,Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Jack & Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 22.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Natural Shingle
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: See Inclusions & Exclusions List in Supplements
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Description: 1st and 2nd floor living area is 8020 and additional 700 on 3rd floor. Per Town Hall records.
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 7320
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Fence - Electric Pet, Some Wetlands, Borders Open Space, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 184065
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 8720.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 8720.0
  • Zoning: 2AC
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Upright Tank, Tank Size Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 91 Sunset Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #127925003

$1,825,000

+49.7% / yr

Jun 25, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #126289285

$1,625,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #127925003

$1,825,000

+49.7% / yr

06/25/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #126289285

$1,625,000

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Public Records for 91 Sunset Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$784,000Additions$1,987,020Total$2,771,020
Tax Record2024$46,248 ($3,854 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt7,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,320 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,339 SqFtStories2Lot Size97,574 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Zoning2ACCountyFAIRFIELDAPNNCAN M:0032 B:020 L:00005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 91 Sunset Hill Road

This home is within New Canaan School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West School
Public - PK to 4
Saxe Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
New Canaan High School
Public - 9 to 12
St Aloysius School
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
West School
PublicPK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

St Aloysius School
PrivateK to 8

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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More information about 91 Sunset Hill Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

91 Sunset Hill Road is a single family home for sale in New Canaan, CT 06840. This property was listed for sale on January 15, 2026 by Brown Harris Stevens, it's currently listed at $4,895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on October 8, 2003. This listing's school district is New Canaan School District. Nearby schools include West School, Saxe Middle School and New Canaan High School. 91 Sunset Hill Road is a 6-bed, 8-bath, 8,720 sqft single family home built in 2004.

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