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New Canaan Connecticut
A Real Estate Guide for Southern CT
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Canaan, nestled in southwest Connecticut along several
geological ridges, began in the 1700's as a farming community. After a period of shoe
manufacturing in the 1800's, it was discovered by affluent New York houses. As we turn the
comer into the next century, New Canaan retains its rich cultural and humanitarian
heritage along with its small town atmosphere. There is a mighty Elm Tree on South Avenue
near the village center which, no doubt, has stood resolutely over the town from its early
beginnings - so proud! |
Population:
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19,000 |
Government:
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3 Member Board of Selectmen, 12 Member Town Council |
Area:
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18 square miles |
Mill Rate:
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15.213
in sewer districts
14.536 in septic districts |
Distance:
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NYC - 42 miles; Stamford - 7 miles |
Real Estate:
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95% residential; 5% commission |
Avg. Sold Price:
10/07/07 -
CMLS, Single Family
Residences
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$2,256,501 |
Public Services:
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Sewer and water in business and heavily populated areas |
Police Dept.:
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45 officers, 4 civilians |
Fire Dept.:
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12 paid 30 volunteers |
Houses of Worship:
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9 churches of various denominations |
Recreation:
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Performing theater, Society for the Arts, 12 tennis courts, 6
paddle tennis courts, swimming pond, YMCA, Nature Center, Waveny House - Park, Mead Park,
social services, library. |
Medical Facilities:
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Norwalk Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital Stamford, Stamford
Hospital, Special Care Silver Hill, Waveny Care Center |
Shopping:
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A variety of individual shops in well zoned business areas,
Stamford Town Center Mall |
Schools:
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3 Elementary (Grades K-5); 1 Middle School (Grades 6-8); 1 High
School; 3 private schools |
Links:
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Acorn On-Line
Newspaper
American
Town Network |
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Gail Lilley Zawacki  
E-PRO
"Specializing in Southern Connecticut's Finest
Homes "
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CopyrightŠ 2006 Gail Lilley Zawacki