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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

85 FOREST ST

NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,568 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,985 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$598,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$448,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$598,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$418,803

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
South SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.3 mi
M
Saxe Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 mi
H
New Canaan High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: New Canaan School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06840These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,002
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,022 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$236,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$377,925
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

85 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in New Canaan 06840
  • Among the smallest lots in New Canaan 06840
  • Older than 82% of homes in New Canaan 06840

How it measures up in New Canaan 06840

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Canaan 06840.

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,219 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 1.94 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 85 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Canaan 06840Western Connecticut County
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²13% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 acalmost no homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than194018% of homes18% of homes

About 85 Forest St

When did 85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT last sell?

85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT?

85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT built?

85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT?

85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT is assigned to South School (elementary), rated A; Saxe Middle School (middle), rated A+; New Canaan High School (high), rated A+. All sit in New Canaan School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT compare to other homes in New Canaan 06840?

Among the 6,751 homes in New Canaan 06840, it is bigger than 13% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 3,219 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.13 ac against a typical 1.94 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1940 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Forest St, New Canaan, CT was $9,985. The county assessed it at $598,290.

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