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New Canaan, CT / SOLD
587 Carter StreetNew Canaan, CT 06840
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Sale Price$1,625,000ClosedAugust 14, 2025
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Our Take
587 Carter Street is an 1825 antique with high ceilings and original character, offering four bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath, and four fireplaces. The home includes a grand foyer, an updated country-inspired kitchen with a center island and eat-in area, and two level acres in New Canaan’s Hoyt Farm. Mature trees, classic stone walls, natural borders, and gentle elevation frame the open landscape. The property offers the possibility of a thoughtful restoration or newly imagined home that honors its setting.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24099174- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,220
- Year built
- 1825
- Acres
- 2
- Property taxes
- $17,246
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- 1825 antique with original character
- Four fireplaces
- Country-inspired kitchen with center island
- Grand foyer with early architectural charm
- Two level acres in Hoyt Farm
- Mature trees and classic stone walls
- Open, pastoral landscape
- Natural borders and gentle elevation
Read the full listing description
587 Carter Street is an extraordinary discovery. Built in 1825, this high-ceilinged 19th-century antique is rich with original character and ready for its next chapter. It's historic fabric remains intact, offering a rare opportunity to revive something truly authentic. With approximately 3,220 square feet, the home includes four bedrooms, three full and one half baths, and four fireplaces. The updated kitchen features a warm, country-inspired feel with a center island and an inviting eat-in area, ideal for everyday living. A grand foyer anchors the home and showcases its early architectural charm. Set on two parklike, level acres in New Canaan's desirable Hoyt Farm, this sun-filled property features an open, pastoral landscape framed by mature trees and classic stone walls. Natural borders and gentle elevation contribute to a serene and distinguished setting. Just minutes from the heart of New Canaan, the convenient location offers peaceful surroundings with everyday accessibility. Whether you envision a thoughtful restoration or a newly imagined home that honors the setting, the opportunity here lies in both its legacy and its land.
Schools
- Elementary
- East
- Middle
- Saxe Middle
- High
- New Canaan
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,625,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,495,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,625,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $16,250. 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
Ashley Petraska
SmartMLS · Listing #24099174 · Closed
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