71 Saint Johns Pl New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 4,800,000 For Sale Active Apr 10, 2026
  • 5 beds
  • 6 baths
  • 5,688 sq ft
  • 1910 year built
  • in ground pool
  • 2 cars garage
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71 Saint Johns Place, New Canaan, CT 06840 | For Sale at $4,800,000
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 Map of 71 Saint Johns Place, New Canaan, CT 06840 single family home

About the Home

Discover New Canaan as it was meant to be. This stunner on coveted St. John's Place was built in 1910 and occupied by the same family for 44 years. Every year, the home was improved, and stands today as a testament to the labor of love built and cared for over four decades. Fully modernized to today's high standards with hints of its storied history as one of the loveliest homes in New Canaan. This quintessential home boasts classic cedar shingle siding and roof, high ceilings, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, bay windows, custom plantation shutters and beautiful wainscoting and molding throughout. Prime location on St. John's Place, steps from Elm and Park Street and bordering God's Acre. The picturesque property abuts ACRES of wooded conservation land with a charming, tucked-away pool surrounded by lush plantings and trees. Militantly maintained interiors lovingly updated with four en-suite bedrooms PLUS versatile library/office space with enchanting private spaces throughout this gracious home.

Rooms & Interior

5 bedrooms beds
5 full + 1 half baths
5,688 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Rec/Play Room (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Beams, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Fireplace
  • Office (Main Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level)
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Wet Bar, French Doors, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor, Slate Floor
  • Sun Room (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Den (Upper Level)
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Engineered Wood Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Bay/Bow Window, Beams, Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Sun Room (Main Level) Engineered Wood Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Bay/Bow Window, Beams, Hardwood Floor
  • Other Rooms Breezeway, Foyer, Sitting room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Heating: hot water
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Appliances

  • Electric cooktop
  • Electric range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Heated
  • Finished
  • Floored
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Full
  • Unfinished
  • Heated
  • Storage
  • Concrete floor

Laundry

  • Lower level

Exterior Features

  • Cabana
  • Gutters
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Awnings
  • Garden area
  • Covered deck
  • Stone wall
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Swimming Pool

  • In ground pool

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 0.85 acres
  • Treed
  • Borders open space
  • Level lot

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: pub. sewer connected

Construction Details

Style
other
Construction year
1910
Exterior Siding
shingle
Foundation
stone
Roof
wood shingle

Open Houses

There is 1 scheduled open house for 71 Saint Johns Place, New Canaan, CT.
April 14, 2026 Apr 14, 2026 11:00 - 13:00 (broker)

Area & Town

This home is located in Town Center neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date April 10, 2026
List price $ 4,800,000
Current price $ 4,800,000
Tax amount $ 31,168
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24134303
List Agent Kelly Defrancesco
List Office William Raveis Real Estate
(c) 2026 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.

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