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Stamford, CT / SOLD
40 Verplank AvenueStamford, CT 06902
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Sale Price$1,550,000ClosedNovember 17, 2021
Open house
Our Take
40 Verplank Avenue is a 1910, three-bedroom Colonial Craftsman in Stamford’s Shippan waterfront community. The home has been fully renovated while retaining period character and architectural details. Its main level includes living, dining, family, and office spaces, with a kitchen equipped with a Viking range and Sub-Zero refrigerator. A stone fireplace and French doors connect the living room to a screened porch, while the family room opens to a patio. Upstairs, the primary suite has vaulted ceilings and a soaking-tub bath, alongside two additional bedrooms and a full bath.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170440987- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,990
- Year built
- 1910
- Acres
- 0.34
- Property taxes
- $21,450
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Fully renovated while retaining era character
- Viking range and Sub-Zero refrigerator
- Stone fireplace and custom screened porch
- Family room with built-ins and patio access
- Custom home office with built-in bookcases
- Primary suite with vaulted ceilings and soaking tub
- Two additional bedrooms and a full bath
- Specimen plantings, patio, and ample yard space
Read the full listing description
Shippan Waterfront Community! Come and see this unique Colonial Craftsman gem! This one feels like home! Fully renovated to today's standards from top to bottom yet true to the character of its era. Stellar workmanship and architectural details throughout along with outstanding flow and functionality. Main floor offers spacious living areas. Six Zone Sonos Sytem covers main & 2nd floor. Gleaming eat in kitchen w/ Viking Range, Sub Zero Fridge. Statement making living room with stone fireplace and French Doors lead to custom 27 x 12 screened porch-- perfect for entertaining, dinners & relaxing. Family Room with built ins and French Doors to the outdoor patio. Classic dining room w/ porch access gives you dining options in either place. Completing the main level is a CUSTOM HOME OFFICE /den w/ built in bookcases,desk area. Upper Level Master Suite is a cut above the rest! Vaulted ceilings, Luxury Bath with double vanity, soaking tub, stall shower, and separate Laundry Room! Two add'l bedrooms plus a sparkling full bath. Property features specimen plantings, patio, and ample yard space. Walk to local beach and 8 minutes to downtown and Metro North!
Schools
- Elementary
- Toquam Magnet
- Middle
- Rippowam
- High
- Stamford
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,550,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,495,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,550,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $15,500. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by William Raveis Real Estate
Steve Anastos
SmartMLS · Listing #170440987 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 12:18 PM EDT.
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