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The Engel Team Read our market report to get a more insightful, HONEST appraisal of the market. Rely on our experience buying and selling 1000+ homes in this area.

John Engel, Melissa Engel, Susan Engel, and Charles Anello, Serena Richards, Alyssa Novak, Barbara Reynolds and others working together to market your home, or to help find your dream home in lower Fairfield County. Love where you live!

A private four-acre setting. Timeless design. And room to enjoy every part of home.Welcome to 505 Country Club Road, New...
11/03/2026

A private four-acre setting. Timeless design. And room to enjoy every part of home.

Welcome to 505 Country Club Road, New Canaan, Connecticut — a custom estate where thoughtful architecture meets a lifestyle designed around comfort, connection, and privacy.

Set among open lawns, wooded surroundings, and a picturesque pond, this six-bedroom residence offers 8,942 square feet of living space above grade, complemented by a finished 2,665-square-foot lower level.

Inside, custom millwork, Venetian plaster, and eight fireplaces bring warmth and character to the living spaces. Outside, nearly 1,800 square feet of open porches, flagstone terraces, a gunite pool, and a private pool house make entertaining and relaxing feel effortless.

All this, just moments from the boutiques, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences of New Canaan’s village center.

Swipe through to explore the property and discover what makes this home distinctive.

Interested in learning more or arranging a private showing? Contact The Engel Team at Douglas Elliman.

Selling a home in New Canaan, CT is about a lot more than taking good photos and putting the property on the MLS.Good ma...
11/02/2026

Selling a home in New Canaan, CT is about a lot more than taking good photos and putting the property on the MLS.

Good marketing starts with understanding the market—and knowing what actually makes buyers pay attention.

In New Canaan real estate, that means knowing which features deserve the spotlight, whether it’s a thoughtfully designed kitchen, exceptional outdoor space, proximity to town, the train, schools, or the smaller details that make a home feel distinctly different from everything else on the market.

It also means having the relationships to get the property in front of the right people.

A strong marketing strategy brings together professional photography, compelling storytelling, social media, agent-to-agent relationships, local connections, and consistent exposure across multiple channels. The goal isn't simply to make a listing look good. It’s to create enough interest that the right buyers want to see it in person.

Sometimes a buyer stops scrolling because of the kitchen. Sometimes it’s the backyard. Sometimes it’s the location. And sometimes it’s one detail that makes them think, This could be the one.

My job is to understand what those details are, know how to present them, and build a marketing strategy around what makes your home worth noticing.

That’s what I believe effective New Canaan home marketing should be: thoughtful, intentional, and designed to get your property seen for the right reasons.

If you’re considering selling your home in New Canaan or Fairfield County, send me a message. I’d be happy to walk you through how I would approach the marketing of your property.

John Engel | Engel Team
Local New Canaan real estate. Strategic marketing. A deeper understanding of the market.

11/01/2026

Planting thousands of bulbs in rocky soil is hard work. A cordless drill and auger make the job easier—and keeping a backup on hand can save a whole day of planting.

Halloween in New Canaan, CT is just around the corner! From spooky events and haunted attractions to pumpkin patches, fa...
10/30/2026

Halloween in New Canaan, CT is just around the corner! From spooky events and haunted attractions to pumpkin patches, family-friendly fall activities, and local trick-or-treating spots, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the Halloween season.

Whether you're planning a fun family outing, looking for a festive fall experience, or getting ready for a night of trick-or-treating, here's your guide to celebrating Halloween in and around New Canaan.

Save this guide, share it with your fellow New Canaan locals, and start planning your Halloween fun! 👻

10/29/2026

Boroughs and Burbs Season 6, Episode #249 explores the future of the Merritt Parkway with Dr. Arianne Kolb, examining how Connecticut can preserve its historic character while adapting to changing transportation and development needs. How can communities balance historic preservation, infrastructure...

Things I do as a New Canaan real estate agent that seem completely unhinged to the average person… Getting in a car with...
10/27/2026

Things I do as a New Canaan real estate agent that seem completely unhinged to the average person…

Getting in a car with strangers I met online. Repeatedly. On purpose.

Having strong opinions about someone else’s countertops—and getting paid for them.

Answering my phone at 9 PM and somehow considering that completely normal.

Taking photos of a water heater like it’s a family portrait.

Knowing a shocking amount about someone’s finances before I even know their middle name.

And talking someone out of a purchase I could’ve earned a commission on. Because the right home matters more than just making a sale.

Welcome to the world of luxury real estate in New Canaan, Connecticut, where no two days are alike, the details matter, and putting clients first is always part of the job. 😉

Thinking about buying or selling a home in New Canaan or the surrounding Fairfield County area? Having the right real estate agent means having someone who knows what to look for, asks the right questions, and puts your best interests first.

10/22/2026

Boroughs and Burbs, Season 6, Episode #248, “Real Estate Real Talk,” explores the strategies, relationships, and decisions that shape success in today’s real estate industry. With Elizabeth Gretz of The Gretz Team at Coldwell Banker Realty joining the conversation, we’ll examine the realitie...

10/22/2026

What makes 631 West Road in New Canaan, CT, so remarkable? It’s the way the architecture and landscape work together. 🌿

Designed in 1966 by Allan J. Gelbin, a former apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Leuthold House was created around the natural features already on the property. Historic records describe an extraordinary pool measuring 105 feet long by 30 feet wide, alongside another pool measuring 60 by 15 feet.

Today, the property continues to showcase its distinctive relationship with nature, with a spring-fed pool, a smaller heated pool, fountains, gardens, an apple orchard, and five acres of mature trees, including rare specimen trees.

But the story goes far beyond the grounds. From its curved architectural forms and expansive glass to its planted green roof and geothermal heating and cooling, Leuthold reflects a thoughtful approach to modern living while preserving Gelbin’s original vision.

For John Engel, the home also carries a personal connection to Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy through his family’s history with Wright’s Tirranna in New Canaan.

The result? A residence that feels lighter, more open, and more connected to its surroundings than you might expect from a home of this architectural significance.

Discover the story behind 631 West Road and what makes this remarkable New Canaan property so special.

BEST SEATS IN NEW CANAAN, PART III: For the People Who Helped Build This Community.What makes growing older in New Canaa...
10/21/2026

BEST SEATS IN NEW CANAAN, PART III: For the People Who Helped Build This Community.

What makes growing older in New Canaan, Connecticut special isn’t just the beauty of the town—it’s the support that makes it possible to remain connected, active, independent, and at home.

For the residents who have spent decades raising families, building businesses, volunteering, serving neighbors, and contributing to the community, New Canaan offers something meaningful in return: a network of services and organizations designed to help you enjoy the town you helped make special.

From GetAbout New Canaan, which helps seniors stay mobile without relying on a car, to the programs at Lapham Community Center that keep residents active and engaged, there are resources for staying connected at every stage of life.

Staying Put in New Canaan helps older residents remain safely in their own homes, while Waveny provides options for independent living, senior care, activities, and community. Meals on Wheels of New Canaan helps make staying at home more manageable, while Flowers on Wheels reminds residents that even small acts of kindness can make someone feel remembered.

And places like Schoolhouse Apartments offer affordable senior housing rooted in New Canaan history and community.

These aren't simply senior services. They're part of what makes aging in place in New Canaan possible—and part of what makes this town feel like home long after you've spent decades helping shape it.

Because the best seats in New Canaan aren't reserved for the newest residents.

They belong to the people who helped build the community we all get to enjoy today.

Experience in real estate changes what you’re impressed by.Early on, it’s easy to think success looks like closing deals...
10/19/2026

Experience in real estate changes what you’re impressed by.

Early on, it’s easy to think success looks like closing deals every single week or having posts go mega viral.

After a few years, I care a lot more about the things that don’t photograph well.

Knowing when to slow a client down before they make an expensive decision. Catching the detail that changes the entire conversation. Having the right person to call when something unexpected shows up three days before closing.

The longer I do this, the less interested I am in the flashy stats and the more interested I am in being useful.

Because most clients will never remember how packed my calendar was that year.

They’ll remember whether I made a stressful decision feel clearer. Whether I told them the truth when it would’ve been easier not to. Whether I knew what to do when the plan changed.

That’s the version of experience I care about now.

If you’re buying or selling in New Canaan, CT and want an honest read on your situation, my DMs are open.

I’m John Engel , a New Canaan real estate agent helping people make smart decisions with a little more clarity and a lot less noise.

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