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Stamford, CT / SOLD
289 Stamford AvenueStamford, CT 06902
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Sale Price$1,700,000ClosedMay 1, 2022
Open house
Our Take
289 Stamford Avenue in Stamford is a 1920 Colonial in the Shippan waterfront community, with five bedrooms and three full and one half bath. The main house includes a kitchen with a custom eat-in area, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, wine chiller, marble counters, and custom cabinetry. Living and family spaces connect to a deck and backyard. The second and third levels hold bedrooms and baths, while the finished lower level adds a playroom and bonus area. A detached two-car garage, fenced yard, and central air complete the offering.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170458931- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,563
- Year built
- 1920
- Acres
- 0.37
- Property taxes
- $22,986
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Custom kitchen with Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch appliances
- Dining room with adjoining fireplace den
- Living room with fireplace and deck access
- Primary suite with walk-in closet and soaking tub
- Two additional third-level bedrooms and full bath
- Fenced backyard and deck with room for a pool
- New windows on first and second floors
- Detached two-car garage
Read the full listing description
Shippan Waterfront Community! Classic Colonial home evokes character, charm and a timeless aesthetic! This fully renovated home in a superb neighborhood location offers great flow and utility with modern upgrades. Sparkling kitchen with custom built eat in area for 6, Wolf Double Oven Gas range with Range Hood, Sub Zero fridge, Bosch Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Rich Marble Countertops, Custom Cabinetry with great storage. Sunny dining room with adjoining Den with fireplace. Front to back living room with fireplace leads to family room/office combination with doors to deck and backyard. Mud Room also. Second Level presents spacious master suite with walk in closet, alcove area, luxury bath with soaking tub, stall shower. Two additional generous sized bedrooms (one with large walk in closet), plus an amply sized full bath complete the 2nd floor. Third level has 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. FINISHED LOWER has playroom and bonus area . Beautiful manicured grounds feature a fenced in backyard and deck with room for a pool. New windows on 1st and 2nd floors, New hardwood floors in several rooms. Gas Heat, Central A/C. Detached 2 car garage. 7 MINUTES TO METRO NORTH, WALK TO STAMFORD YACHT CLUB AND NEIGHBORHOOD BEACHES!
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 | $1,700,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,700,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,700,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $17,000. 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 #170458931 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 12:14 PM EDT.
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