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    • $2,395,000

    559 Cheese Spring Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

    5beds
    4,348sqft
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    $14,617/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1967
    2.01 Acres Lot
    $2,586,900 Zestimate®
    $551/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mary Higgins (203)247-1625,

    Brown Harris Stevens 203-966-7800

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24186885MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 252 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 18
      Bedroom
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 11
      Bedroom
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 138 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 11.5
      Bedroom
      • Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 238 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17 x 14
      Bedroom
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 12
      Dining room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 322 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 23 x 14
      Family room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 540.5 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 23.5 x 23
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 330 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 30
      Living room
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 210 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 15
      Other
      • Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 115 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.5 x 10
      Rec play room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Wet Bar, French Doors, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 624.75 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 25.5 x 24.5
      Sun room
      • Features: Skylight, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 224.25 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.5 x 19.5
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Entrance Foyer
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Basement: Full,Heated,Storage Space,Garage Access,Cooled,Interior Entry
      • Attic: Storage,Pull Down Stairs
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,348
      • Total interior livable area: 4,348 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,748
      • Finished area below ground: 600
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Terrace, Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 2.01 Acres
      • Features: Dry, Level, Open Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 188372
      • Zoning: 2AC

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1967

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: New Canaan

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $551/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,064,210
      • Annual tax amount: $18,056
      • Date on market: 7/7/2026

        Estimated market value

        $2,586,900

        $2.46M - $2.72M

        $9,999/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/16/2026Pending sale$2,395,000$551/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24186885 Report a problem
        7/9/2026Listed for sale$2,395,000+108.3%$551/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24186885 Report a problem
        6/1/2020Sold$1,150,000-2.5%$264/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170266410 Report a problem
        3/5/2020Pending sale$1,179,000$271/sqft
        Source: Halstead Real Estate #170266410 Report a problem
        1/31/2020Listed for sale$1,179,000-1.8%$271/sqft
        Source: Halstead Real Estate #170266410 Report a problem
        11/8/2018Sold$1,200,000-7.2%$276/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170045871 Report a problem
        9/17/2018Pending sale$1,293,000$297/sqft
        Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
        6/14/2018Price change$1,293,000-3.4%$297/sqft
        Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
        5/8/2018Price change$1,339,000-2.6%$308/sqft
        Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
        4/19/2018Price change$1,375,000-1.4%$316/sqft
        Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
        1/27/2018Listed for sale$1,395,000+68.1%$321/sqft
        Source: Houlihan Lawrence #141808 Report a problem
        2/8/1999Sold$830,000+37.8%$191/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/11/1995Sold$602,500$139/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$17,762 +3.4%$1,064,210
        2024$17,176 +11.7%$1,064,210 +31%
        2023$15,382 +3.1%$812,140
        2022$14,919 +1.2%$812,140
        2021$14,748 $812,140
        2020$14,748 -0.4%$812,140
        2019$14,813 -8.6%$812,140 -15%
        2018$16,198 +1.7%$955,080
        2017$15,921 +2.2%$955,080
        2016$15,577 +2%$955,080
        2015$15,272 +2.9%$955,080
        2014$14,842 +23.1%$955,080 +15.6%
        2013$12,055 +3.6%$826,280
        2012$11,634 +1.7%$826,280 +0%
        2011$11,443 +2%$826,200
        2010$11,220 +1.7%$826,200
        2009$11,030 -2.9%$826,200 +9.9%
        2008$11,364 +4%$751,600
        2007$10,928 +26.6%$751,600 +22.3%
        2006$8,630 +4.8%$614,700
        2005$8,231 +5.8%$614,700
        2004$7,782 -17.7%$614,700 -9%
        2003$9,455 +13.8%$675,850 +69.8%
        2001$8,310 +2%$398,000 +0%
        2000$8,150 +5%$397,950
        1999$7,760 $397,950
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 06840

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        17 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • Elementary: East
        • Middle: Saxe Middle
        • High: New Canaan

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