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Stamford, CT / SOLD
5 Howes AvenueStamford, CT 06906
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Sale Price$889,000ClosedJuly 1, 2024
Open house
Our Take
At 5 Howes Avenue in Stamford, this four-bedroom Colonial was built in 1927 and sits on a 0.30-acre property in Glenbrook. The home includes a foyer, living room with fireplace, dining room, family room, updated kitchen, primary bedroom with roof-deck access, two additional bedrooms, a fourth bedroom, and flex loft space. Outdoor features include an expansive deck and fenced backyard with mature plantings. The property also has a walk-out basement and tandem two-car garage.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24013569- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,562
- Year built
- 1927
- Acres
- 0.3
- Property taxes
- $11,476
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Wood-burning fireplace with detailed mantel
- Family room with plantation shutters
- Granite counters and stainless appliances
- Expansive deck beside fenced backyard
- Primary bedroom with roof-deck access
- New primary bath with large stall shower
- Fourth bedroom and flex loft
- Walk-out basement and tandem two-car garage
Read the full listing description
Welcome Home to this Charming 1927 Colonial located in a desirable Glenbrook Neighborhood, walking distance to the train station & minutes to highways, shopping & all that downtown Stamford has to offer. The minute you step into the gracious foyer you will fall in love with this special home. The spacious Living Rm features a wood burning fireplace w/detailed mantle, crown moldings & gleaming hardwood floors, open to the elegant Dining Rm perfect for holiday gatherings. Step through the French doors to view the generous Family Rm w/walls of windows fitted w/plantation shutters & beautiful custom built-in's installed w/quality craftsmanship. The Bright Updated Kitchen features granite counter's, stainless appliances, vaulted ceiling, bay window & direct access to the expansive deck where you can grill & dine or just relax taking in the view of the mature plantings in the .30 acre fenced backyard. Back inside walk-up the charming double sided staircase to the second level to view the generous Primary Bedroom w/ access to a roof deck and don't miss the stunning new Primary Bath w/large stall shower. Two more ample bedrooms & a hall full bath complete this level. But wait..up one more flight to the third level is a Fourth Bedroom & a flex loft space to use as an office, play or craft area. The huge walk-out full basement has tons of room for storage & can easily be finished for additional living space with access to the deep tandem two-car tandem garage.
Schools
- Elementary
- Julia A. Stark
- Middle
- Dolan
- High
- Stamford
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $889,000 | |
| Original list price | $779,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Listed by Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Terry LaPolice
SmartMLS · Listing #24013569 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT.
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