About this home

Set on 1.5 beautifully landscaped acres along coveted Gerrish Lane, this 1948 Colonial compound pairs timeless architecture with thoughtful updates and an effortless connection between indoors and out. Mature plantings and distinctive gardens surround the residence, creating a rare sense of privacy and tranquility just minutes from town. Generous living spaces and refined details define the home throughout. The first floor offers a gracious and versatile layout, with an open family room and kitchen at the heart of the home. French doors connect the family room and living room to the surrounding grounds, creating an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living. A formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while a step down library offers a more intimate retreat. A first floor bedroom with full bath can serve as an alternate primary suite or home office. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring separate baths, walk-in closets, and a balcony overlooking the lawn and gardens. Above the garage, a studio with full bath and kitchenette offers flexibility as an au pair suite, playroom, office, or guest quarters. A separate 1,146 square foot cottage includes a living room, bedroom, full kitchen, and 1.5 baths, ideal for guests, extended family, or a private workspace. A charming storage shed completes the property. 38 Gerrish Lane offers a rare balance of pastoral serenity and modern day ease in one of New Canaan's most sought after locations. Main House measures 4,228 + Cottage measures 1,146. Main house has central air, Studio above garage and Cottage have window units. Main House & Cottage are on town water, irrigation runs off of well. Both Main House & Cottage have security systems. Generator, primary bath sauna AS IS

Facts and features

Schools

• South School

  elementary · K-4 · 1.4 mi

  9

• Saxe Middle School

  elementary · 5-8 · 1.6 mi

  10

• New Canaan High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.7 mi

  10

• St Aloysius School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.5 mi

• East School

  elementary · K-4 · 1.1 mi

  10

• New Canaan Country School

  elementary · K-9 · 1.5 mi

Price history

• Oct 7, 2026 · Price Changed$3,695,000
• Sep 8, 2026 · Listed$3,895,000
• Jun 20, 2014 · Listing Removed$2,650,000
• Jun 18, 2014 · Sold$2,557,500
• Apr 16, 2014 · Listing Removed$2,650,000
• Apr 7, 2014 · Price Changed$2,650,000
• Mar 31, 2014 · Price Changed$2,650,000
• Jan 24, 2014 · Listed$2,850,000

Tax history

• 2026$29,790 tax · $1,755,740 assessed
• 2023$27,752 tax · $1,465,240 assessed
• 2022$26,916 tax · $1,465,240 assessed
• 2021$26,609 tax · $1,465,240 assessed
• 2020$26,609 tax · $1,465,240 assessed
• 2019$26,726 tax · $1,465,240 assessed
• 2018$28,499 tax · $1,618,540 assessed
• 2017$27,983 tax · $1,618,540 assessed

Home value

$3,851,300

• Cotality$3,851,300
• Quantarium$3,718,031
• Collateral Analytics$3,856,000

Where it is