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Property Description
Welcome to your dream home! Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, on over 2.5 acres, in a highly desirable neighborhood moments to downtown New Canaan, New Canaan Country School, the Winter Club and West Elementary School! This stunning 5 bedroom home, with a salt water pool, checks all of the boxes. The attention to detail, the custom millwork and the high ceilings throughout this home are evident the moment you step into the gracious two story entryway. The spacious and open floor plan features a gourmet kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The family room, overlooking the spacious private yard and spectacular pool, opens to the kitchen and patio. A proper home office, expansive dining room accessible through the butler's pantry, formal living room and the light filled sun room with walls of windows make the first floor perfect for working from home, cozy nights by one of the three fireplaces or for entertaining. Upstairs you will find the luxurious master suite with two walk-in closets as well as four additional ensuite bedrooms. There is a bonus family room, conveniently located at the top of the second staircase off the functional and large mudroom.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 70 Welles Ln
General
- Sold For: $3,625,000
- Taxes: (July 2024-June 2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24023039
- Added to Site: 595 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Security System
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, 25 x 20, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Jack & Jill Bath, Walk-In Closet, 12 x 23, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Jack & Jill Bath, 14 x 13, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, 17 x 19, Upper
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, 22 x 16, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, 24 x 16, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Wet Bar, Fireplace, French Doors, 23 x 17, Main
- Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry, 27 x 15, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, 16 x 15, Main
- Office: Office - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, 15 x 14, Main
- Study: 9 ft+ Ceilings, 16 x 9, Upper
- Laundry: Upper Level
- Other Room 1: Other - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Half Bath, 32 x 11, Main
- Other Room 2: Other - On 3rd Floor, 24 x 38, Other
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Heated, Spa, Safety Fence, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Attached Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Driving Directions: Weed Street to Frogtown to Welles Lane
School Information
- Elementary School: West
- Middle School: Saxe Middle
- High School: New Canaan
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Shingle
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Full With Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 7,228
- Above Ground: 7,228 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2007
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.61
- Zoning: 2AC
- Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $2,558,290
- Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 183481
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence, Michele Murray Sloan
Sold by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Carole Wolfson-Crum
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Schools
Schools serving 70 Welles Ln
School District:New Canaan School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
West School 769 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 | PK-4 | 0.9 mi |
Saxe Middle School 468 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840 | 5-8 | 1.5 mi |
New Canaan High School 11 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 70 Welles Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/15/2025
Sold
$3,625,000
-4.48%
MLS
10/07/2024
Price Reduced
$3,795,000
-5.01%
MLS
6/04/2024
Listed
$3,995,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
70 Welles Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840 (MLS# 24023039) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,625,000 on May 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 70 Welles Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Canaan? You can browse all New Canaan real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

