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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
158 Forest StreetNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$820,000ClosedJanuary 3, 2022
Open house
Our Take
158 Forest St combines a main house originally built as a two-family residence and later converted to single-family use with an oversized detached garage built in 2005. The garage includes a walk-up attic and second-level storage. The 0.45-acre property has professionally landscaped grounds, privacy, and a backyard suited to outdoor use. Its position allows for parking and outdoor entertaining, while downtown and the train station are nearby. The property also offers flexibility for owner occupancy or rental use.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170441757- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,719
- Year built
- 1900
- Acres
- 0.45
- Property taxes
- $10,013
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Nearly half an acre of professionally landscaped property
- Oversized detached garage built in 2005
- Walk-up attic with second-level storage
- Main house converted from a two-family residence
- Privacy and a backyard for outdoor use
- Parking and outdoor space for entertaining
- Near downtown and the train station
Read the full listing description
158 Forest St is an amazing property that is close to downtown, the train station, and sits on nearly half an acre of professionally landscaped property. This home offers an oversized detached garage with a walk-up attic built-in 2005, and the original home that was built as a two-family residence and converted into a single-family home. The versatility of this property to be used as an income-producing rental or as an owner-occupied home with the quality of landscaping is a rare commodity. The main house has been very well cared for over the years and is solid in its construction. This location offers tremendous upside potential with a relatively small investment to bring this home up to the quality of the surrounding homes with today's modern layouts and finishes. The garage is very impressive and has a solid staircase up to the second level which boasts a large storage space. The property offers a lot of privacy and the backyard needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. The position of the main house allows for maximum parking and outdoor space for entertaining. The proximity to downtown and the train make this a really convenient location and the versatility of the house and property make this a really intreaging opportunity for the right buyer.
Schools
- Elementary
- South
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $820,000 | |
| Original list price | $800,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Nearby sold homes
Closest recorded sales
Sold 08/25/24
$2,200,0003 beds · 2.5 ba · 2,380 sqft · Sold158 Forest Street, Unit 1, New Canaan, CT 06840William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 11/14/24
$1,470,0004 beds · 3.5 ba · 3,354 sqft · Sold166 Forest Street, Unit 166, New Canaan, CT 06840Higgins Group Real Estate
Sold 06/20/24
$365,0001 beds · 1 ba · 836 sqft · Sold161 Heritage Hill Road, Unit APT D, New Canaan, CT 06840Houlihan Lawrence
Sold 01/18/22
$381,5001 beds · 1 ba · 836 sqft · Sold155 Heritage Hill Road, Unit C, New Canaan, CT 06840William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Sold 06/10/25
$525,0002 beds · 1 ba · 1,048 sqft · Sold155 Heritage Hill Road, Unit APT B, New Canaan, CT 06840Century 21 AllPoints Realty
*Estimate: $820,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,100. 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 Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Aaron Goldberg
SmartMLS · Listing #170441757 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 10:29 AM EDT.
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