161 Olive Street, New Haven, CT 06511
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161 Olive Street,New Haven, CT 06511
$775,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,945 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: marc seigel, lauren seigel-gross(203) 494-3888
Office: re/max rise(203) 806-1435
MLS#:24187215
Source:CT
Price summary
- Price:$775,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$398.46
About this home
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 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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1870
- Listing ID #:24187215
- Added:46 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 16, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:8
- Kitchen Description:Convection Oven, Electric Cooktop
- Basement Description:Full Basement, Partially Finished, Storage, Walk-out
- Living area:1,945 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Window Unit
- Heating:Hot Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt Shingle, Flat
- Year built:1870
- Building area:1,945 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.07 Acres
- Lot Features:Corner Lot, Fence - Chain Link
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Exterior Features:Porch
Schools
- High school:Per Board of Ed
- Elementary school:Per Board of Ed
Utilities
- Water:Public Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$775,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$398.46
- Tax amount:$14,303 (July 2026-June 2027)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Convection Oven, Electric Cooktop
- Amenities:Commuter Bus, Park, Public Transportation, Walk to Bus Lines
Parking
- Total parking spaces:4
- Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street Parking
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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