New Canaan is a picturesque suburban town on the outskirts of Fairfield County, providing a backdrop for its residents that few towns can match. With a population just beneath 20,000, this small village offers a tremendous array of opportunities for all ages.

 

Heritage is yet another asset of the town. New Canaan served as an architectural epicenter for The Harvard Five in the 1940s-1960s; and it exemplifies some of the world’s most impressive modern constructions.

Most notable of the Harvard Five is Philip Johnson's Glass House—a spectacle of modern American architecture, which today is listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

 

While the Johnson glass house is indeed the most famous structure globally, Waveny Park is undoubtedly the favorite among New Canaanites. Waveny's beautiful grounds serve as a venue for seasonal functions like open-air concerts on Wednesday evenings starting in June, theatre productions, and it is renowned for its role as host to events including children’s soccer and baseball games. Even still, Waveny’s biggest fans are likely those that run any number of its various trails, spanning 300 acres of untouched woods and manicured greens. Waveny is just one of many parks in town that includes Mead Park, with its picturesque pond and har-tru tennis courts, and Irwin Park.

 

The unambiguous charm of New Canaan is ultimately understood and appreciated through the truly unique ensemble of niceties that await those who choose to live here.

 

Home prices range from $360K to $15M with the Median price$2.225M.

 

 

• Water can be either well or city water depending on the location of the home.
• Area: 22
• Population: 20,045
• Households: 7,120