$2,295,000
PENDING $100K PRICE DROP RENTED AUG 1, 2025

66 Seminary St New Canaan, CT 06840

Estimated payment $13,776/month

Total Views 10,729
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
$998 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Open Floorplan
  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • West Elementary School Rated A+
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Patio

About This Home

66 Seminary The Watts Comstock House (c. 1872) is a 3 BR 3 1/2 bath home in the heart of downtown New Canaan. Fully restored and lovingly reimagined for today's living this 2,300 sq ft home with large 2 story barn/studio offers all new infrastructure while maintaining the original charm and the rare moldings and trim work. Located in the heart of town and an ideal distance to the train station, shops, and restaurants on one of New Canaan's oldest streets, the house includes a gorgeous new gourmet kitchen with pantry, all new bathrooms, new 8" plank flooring-a nod to the original hardwoods. 9' arched ceilings and sashed oversized windows allow natural light to flood this elegant home. In addition to the kitchen, living and dining rooms the main floor also includes an artfully tiled room with marble and soapstone, perfect for a breakfast nook or home office. Downstairs a mudroom leads to the cozy den with full bath and large laundry room. The top floor is complete with three airy sunlit BRs. Beautifully designed land and hardscapes offer myriad opportunity for 4 season living. Barn is easily converted to a garage and/or connected to heat and plumbing. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of New Canaan history!

Listing Agent

Marsha Charles

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0114610 Listed on: 04/30/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,213

Year Built

  • Built in 1872

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned BRES

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • West Elementary School
  • Saxe Middle School
  • New Canaan High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 184020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,213

Year Built

Built in 1872

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Victorian
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1800
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 500
  • Total Sq Ft: 2300
  • Year Built: 1872
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: LOWER,ENTRY
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Elm Street r Oenoke Ridge to Seminary
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1624
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial, Heated, Partially Finished, Walk-out, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Walk out laundry room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 66
  • Other SqFt Description: 1800 first two floors of house, 500 sq ft in finished LL, plus 544 in 2 story barn/studio

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Barn, Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle Flat
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: None, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Description: Professionally Landscaped Open Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: BRES
  • Parcel #: 184020

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 13213
  • Total Assessed Value: 791700
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.69

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: West
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
  • High School: New Canaan

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,213 $791,700 $518,420 $273,280
2024 $11,088 $686,980 $518,420 $168,560
2023 $10,231 $540,190 $475,440 $64,750
2022 $9,923 $540,190 $475,440 $64,750
2021 $9,810 $540,190 $475,440 $64,750
2020 $9,810 $540,190 $475,440 $64,750
2019 $9,853 $540,190 $475,440 $64,750
2018 $9,429 $535,500 $372,190 $163,310
2017 $9,258 $535,500 $372,190 $163,310
2016 $9,048 $535,500 $372,190 $163,310
2015 $9,177 $535,500 $372,190 $163,310
2014 $8,622 $535,500 $372,190 $163,310
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Rented $10,000 0.0% --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Rent $12,000 0.0% --
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Price Changed $2,295,000 -4.2% $998 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $2,395,000 +117.7% $1,041 / Sq Ft
05/22/2024 05/22/24 Sold $1,100,000 -15.1% $543 / Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2024 04/06/24 Price Changed $1,295,000 -7.2% $640 / Sq Ft
03/02/2024 03/02/24 For Sale $1,395,000 0.0% $689 / Sq Ft
12/26/2023 12/26/23 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2023 11/21/23 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $689 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24090280

SmartMLS

APN: NCAN-000000-L000018-000088