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Sold for $2,500,000 on 07/28/23
  • $2,500,000

    87 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

    5beds
    4,334sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1870
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $3,383,600 Zestimate®
    $577/sqft
    $15,274 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Iconic Victorian gem complete w/guest house in ultra-prime downtown location. A complete renovation transforms this vintage charmer to modern day living w/period details. Enjoy the wrap around front porch & prized gazebo. A gracious foyer w/gorgeous stained glass window welcomes visitors to the parlor w/custom marble fireplace & formal dining room. Spectacular gourmet kitchen w/casual dining area & oversized island. An entertainers dream that opens to a great room w/built-ins, a wood burning fireplace, & wet bar. Upstairs are 5 bedrooms including a Primary suite w/spa bath & spacious dressing room plus 2 bedrooms, a full bath & laundry room. 2 bedrooms & full bath complete the top floor. The 1 bedroom carriage barn offers ideal space for parents, a nanny, guests, or separate work space. Professionally landscaped private property features specimen trees, fountains, & multiple gathering areas just a stones throw to the new library, train, parks, restaurants/shops, and schools. A true one of a kind.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 28, 2023 at 09:50am

    Listed by:

    Jaime Sneddon,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l,

    Kendall Sneddon,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Bought with:

    Molly H. Fewster, RES.0799954

    Houlihan Lawrence

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170553252MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 422.4 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.6 x 24
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 166.8 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 13.9
    Bedroom
    • Features: Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Other
    • Area: 408.88 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 26.9 x 15.2
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 251.68 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.6 x 14.3
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 178.71 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.1 x 16.1
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 196.84 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.3 x 14.8
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: High Ceilings, Marble Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 204.14 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.8 x 17.3
    Dining room
    • Features: Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 225.85 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.2 x 17.11
    Family room
    • Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Wet Bar
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 364.8 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15.2 x 24
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, Kitchen Island
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 307.7 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18.1 x 17
    Living room
    • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 251.16 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.11 x 17.8
    Other
    • Features: 2 Story Window(s), Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 105.83 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.11 x 7.5
    Other
    • Features: Dining Area, French Doors, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wet Bar
    • Level: Other
    • Area: 424.56 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.4
    Study
    • Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 150 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 12.5
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Upper Level, Mud Room
    Features
    • Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: Thermopane Windows
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,334
    • Total interior livable area: 4,334 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,334

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Tandem, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Private, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Terrace
    • Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Lighting
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Gazebo, Guest House
    • Parcel number: 185445
    • Zoning: APT
    • Other equipment: Generator

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Clapboard
    • Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1870

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Community
    • Community features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Park, Private School(s), Pool, Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
    Location
    • Region: New Canaan
    Services availability