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587 Carter Street, New Canaan CT 06840

Current Price: $1,495,000

4 beds 4 baths 3220 sq. ft

Last Update: 6/20/2025

Property Type: Single Family For Sale

Public Remarks

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. Its 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 Canaans 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.

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Residential Property Information for 587 Carter Street, New Canaan CT 06840

MLS #: 24099174

Style: Antique

Color: White

Total Rooms:

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Acres: 2

Year Built: 1825 (Public Records)

New Construction: No/Resale

Home Warranty Offered:

Property Tax: $16,678

Zoning: 2AC

Mil Rate:

Assessed Value: $1,033,340 

Potential Short Sale:

Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 3220; below grade sq feet total is ; total sq ft is 3220

Features
Appliances Incl.: Gas Range,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer
Laundry Location & Info: Upper Level 
Fireplaces: 4
Energy Features: Active Solar
Energy Features: Active Solar
Basement Desc.: Full,Unfinished
Exterior Siding: Shake
Exterior Features: Covered Deck,Stone Wall
Foundation: Masonry
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Type: Detached Garage
Swimming Pool: 0
Waterfront Feat.: Not Applicable
Lot Description: Level Lot
Nearby Amenities: Library,Park,Playground/Tot Lot,Private School(s),Public Pool,Public Rec Facilities
Occupied: Owner
Utility Information

Hot Water System

Heat Type:

Fueled By: Hot Air.

Cooling: None

Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Water Service: Private Well

Sewage System: Septic

School Information

Elementary: East

Intermediate: Per Board of Ed

Middle: Saxe Middle

High School: New Canaan

Marketing History

Current List Price: $1,495,000

Original List Price: $1,495,000

DOM: 10

Listing Date: 5/28/2025

Last Updated: 6/10/2025 3:37:35 PM

Expected Active Date: 5/30/2025

Listing Agent and Broker

List Agent Name: Ashley Petraska

List Office Name: William Raveis Real Estate