161 Olive Street
New Haven, CTRare 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 sophisticated 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.
Single Family
- Price
- $ 775,000
- City
- New Haven
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- County
- New Haven
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Area
- Lot Size
- 0.07 Acres
- Zip
- 06511
- Sqr Footage
- 1,945
- Year Built
- 1870
- Taxes
- $ 14303
- Style
- MLS#
- 24187215
Features
General
Interior Features
Exterior Features
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Affordability Calculator
$3,786
Per MonthBased on the average sale price from the Torrington, CT office
- Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
- Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
- Monthly Home Insurance $67
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161 Olive Street New Haven, CT is a Single Family Home for sale at $775000 with 1945 sqft and a lot size of 0.07 Acres Acre(s). 161 Olive Street New Haven has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1870. The property's zip code is 06511 which is in New Haven, CT
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Mortgage calculator provided courtesy of Inside Real Estate.
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