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Stamford, CT / SOLD
38 Van Rensselaer AvenueStamford, CT 06902
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Sale Price$1,450,000ClosedDecember 9, 2025
Open house
Our Take
38 Van Rensselaer Avenue is a 1920 Classic Colonial in Stamford’s Shippan Point, with three bedrooms, two full baths, and one half bath. The layout includes a foyer, formal dining room, living room with custom built-ins and natural stone fireplace, plus a family room with brick fireplace. The kitchen and breakfast nook lead through a mudroom to a flagstone terrace and built-in firepit. A screened porch, primary suite with private deck, third-floor retreat with bathroom, and finished lower level provide additional spaces.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24131760- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,554
- Year built
- 1920
- Acres
- 0.32
- Property taxes
- $17,763
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Classic Colonial architecture
- Living room with custom built-ins and natural stone fireplace
- Sunlit family room with grand brick fireplace
- Chef’s kitchen with breakfast nook
- Flagstone terrace with built-in firepit
- Screened-in porch with ceiling fan
- Primary suite with en-suite bath and private deck
- Finished lower level with full bath and laundry
Read the full listing description
Welcome to the seaside neighborhood of Shippan Point! Hidden along the sparkling shores of Long Island Sound, Shippan Point is one of Connecticut's historical hidden treasures. This beautiful coastal enclave offers timeless charm, scenic beauty, and a vibrant waterfront lifestyle-just minutes from downtown Stamford and a short ride to Manhattan. This Classic Colonial home offers comfort for both entertaining & everyday living. Enter into a welcoming foyer that opens to the formal dining room & a spacious living room with custom built-ins & stunning natural stone fireplace. Continue on to the bright, relaxing, sunlit family room with its own grand brick fireplace; alternate use for this room are an office/library. The chef's kitchen & breakfast nook are ideal for casual gathering - on through the mudroom to the flagstone terrace & built-in firepit; perfect for outdoor gatherings, backyard BBQs, & firepit starlight nights. The screened-in porch with ceiling fan provides a peaceful sanctuary to relax, gather, & make lasting memories. The second level features three generous bedrooms, including a primary suite with en-suite bath and private deck. The third floor offers a retreat for guests, a playroom, or private workspace, complete with its own bathroom. The finished lower level with its wide pine planked floor expands your living space into a rec room, media room, gym, au-pair or in-law suite, with a full bath and laundry.
Schools
- Elementary
- Rogers International
- Middle
- Rippowam Middle School
- High
- Stamford
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,450,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,250,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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View sold homes in Stamford →*Estimate: $1,450,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $10,875. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty · (203) 622-1100
Sarah Freeman
SmartMLS · Listing #24131760 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:54 AM EDT.
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