Address
161 Olive Street, New Haven, CT
Price
$ 775,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#24187215
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Contingent
- CountyNew Haven
- CityNew Haven
- NeighborhoodWooster Square
- Zip06511
- Style
- Year Built1870
- Taxes$ 14303
- Price$ 775,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1945
- Lot Size0.07 Acres
Data Source:
Smart MLS
Property Description
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.
| Elementary School | High School |
|---|---|
| Per Board of Ed Elementary School | Per Board of Ed High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Listed $775,000 |
General Features
| Zoning | RM2 |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Wooster Square |
| County | New Haven |
| Tax Year | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Property Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Status | Under Contract - Continue to Show |
| Acres | 0.07 |
| Directions | State Street to Olive Street |
| High School | Per Board of Ed |
| City | New Haven |
| Elementary School | Per Board of Ed |
| Sq Ft Total | 1945 |
| DOM | 53 |
| Year Built | 1870 |
| Exclusions | Hydrangea bush by driveway |
| Style | Colonial |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
Interior Features
| Cooling System | Window Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Basement Description | Full,Storage,Partially Finished,Walk-out |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Public Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Fence - Chain Link,Corner Lot |
| Color | Red |
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
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