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Stamford, CT / SOLD
164 Van Rensselaer AvenueStamford, CT 06902
The buyer could have saved $18,750 in brokerage fees*
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Sale Price$1,875,000ClosedDecember 7, 2023
Open house
Our Take
164 Van Rensselaer Avenue is a five-bedroom, multi-story home in Stamford’s Shippan waterfront community. Interior features include a fireplace-warmed living room, adjacent offices with built-ins, a dining room with corner hutches, and an open-concept kitchen with two ovens and a wine fridge. The family room has a vaulted ceiling and skylights, while the backyard includes a patio, natural gas fire pit, and outdoor television. The third floor adds two bedrooms, a full bath, and an additional living room.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170591763- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 7,977
- Year built
- 1930
- Acres
- 0.37
- Property taxes
- $25,618
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Fireplace-warmed living room with built-in offices
- Open-concept kitchen with two ovens and wine fridge
- Family room with vaulted ceiling and skylights
- Primary suite with five-piece ensuite and dual walk-in closets
- Third-floor bedrooms, full bath, and living room
- Lower-level wine room and Irish pub
- Fenced backyard with patio, gas fire pit, and outdoor television
- Five minutes from Stamford train station
Read the full listing description
Shippan waterfront community! Located on coveted Van Rensselaer Avenue, this multi-story home offers plenty of space for everyone. From the foyer, enter a generous fireplace-warmed living room where adjacent offices with handsome built-ins make working remotely a breeze. French doors lead to the dining room, adorned with corner hutches, and elegant molding to elevate your holiday and dinner parties. Top of the line kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, two ovens, wine fridge and an oversized island to complete your open-concept kitchen. Steps away sits a cheerful breakfast nook, family room with a gas fireplace, dramatic vaulted ceiling with skylights, exposed beams, and a set of French doors that lead to the back patio. Three comfortable retreats await you on the second floor, including the lavish primary suite with a wonderful 5-piece ensuite, dual walk-in closets, and laundry room. The third floor comes complete with two bedrooms, a full bath, and an additional living room. The lower level has a wine room, powder room, workout area, and an Irish pub to sit back and relax in with friends while watching the game. The large fenced in backyard is an entertainers dream complete with patio, natural gas fire pit, and outdoor television set. Walking distance to local beaches and the Stamford Yacht Club! Located 5 minutes from the Stamford train station where 45 min express trains leave multiple times an hour for NYC. Come see what CT costal living is all about!
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Stamford
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,875,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,875,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,875,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,750. 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
Josh Weisman
SmartMLS · Listing #170591763 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT.
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