New Canaan

New Canaan, Connecticut: homes for sale, a current market snapshot and local insight for this Fairfield County town.

New Canaan is a town of about 22.5 square miles in Fairfield County, Connecticut, incorporated in 1801. It is known for architecture and the arts, including the Philip Johnson Glass House and the Silvermine Arts Center, and for its Elm Street downtown. Sections of town include the town center, Talmadge Hill, Ponus Ridge, Oenoke Ridge, Smith Ridge and part of Silvermine.

New Canaan housing market snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.65M
  • Median days on market: 21
  • Sale-to-list price: 107.3%
  • Homes sold above list price: 77.3%

Source: Redfin, three months ending September 2026. Market figures change every month; for a home-specific analysis, contact Matt.

Places to know in New Canaan

  • Philip Johnson Glass House
  • Waveny Park, about 300 acres
  • New Canaan Nature Center
  • Silvermine Arts Center
  • Elm Street shops and dining

Getting around

  • Merritt Parkway and CT Route 124
  • New Canaan and Talmadge Hill stations (Metro-North New Canaan Branch)

New Canaan resources

Buying or selling in New Canaan?

Matt Nuzie of REMAX Right Choice was the #1 REMAX agent in Connecticut every year from 2017 through 2025, with more than 900 homes sold across Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Browse current New Canaan listings below, or call or text Matt at (203) 913-3698 for a free market analysis of your home.

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The following schools are within or nearby New Canaan. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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