Listing courtesy of Marc Seigel (203) 494-3888, RE/MAX RISE
161 Olive Street, New Haven, (Wooster Square), CT, 06511
8 rooms
3 beds
2 Full baths
1870
Colonial
1,945 sqft
Rare historic Wooster Square compound featuring a detached carriage house and private garden retreat. Opportunities like this seldom come to market in New Haven's iconic Wooster Square Historic District. Built in 1870, this distinguished brick residence offers 3 BR, 2 full baths, and a rare blend of architectural character, flexible living space, and private outdoor living. Behind the historic brick facade, soaring ceilings, original details, and two decorative fireplaces evoke the craftsmanship & charm of a bygone era, while thoughtful updates provide modern comfort, including a remod 2nd bath. The unfinished third floor offers expansion potential and a lookout perch overlooking the neighborhood. The walk-out lower level has been transformed into a cozy cabin-inspired retreat, ideal for entertaining or relaxing, with abundant storage. Set on a fenced corner lot, the property lives like a private compound with mature landscaping, intimate garden spaces, and off-street parking-an unexpected retreat in the heart of the city. The detached carriage house has been extensively upgraded into a cigar lounge-inspired home office & fitness studio, offering flexibility and potential Yale Homebuyer Program eligibility, with the option to convert back to a 2-car gar. Just moments from Wooster Square's cherry blossoms, farmers market, world-famous pizza, Union Station,Yale,Yale NH Hospital, downtown, restaurants, and major highways. Historic. Private. Flexible. Walkable.
Status:
Coming Soon
Town:
New Haven
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
Lower Level
Zoning:
RM2
Garage:
2-car Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Heating:
Hot Air
Cooling:
Window Unit
Basement:
Full, Storage, Partially Finished, Walk-out
Parking:
4-car
Acreage:
0.07
Est. Taxes:
$14,102
Assessment
$357,910
Lot Description:
Fence - Chain Link,Corner Lot
Elementary School:
Per Board of Ed
High School:
Per Board of Ed
Appliances:
Electric Cooktop, Convection Oven
MLS #:
24187215
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