587 Carter St New Canaan, CT, 06840

single family home
$ 1,495,000 For Sale Active May 28, 2025
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,220 sq ft
  • 2 acres
  • 1825 year built
  • 2 cars garage

About the Home

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. It's 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 Canaan's 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.

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
3 full + 1 half baths
3,220 square feet sq ft

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • None

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Full
  • Unfinished

Laundry

  • Upper level

Energy Features

  • Active solar

Exterior Features

  • Covered deck
  • Stone wall

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Detached garage

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2 acres
  • Level lot

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Library
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Private school(s)
  • Public pool
  • Private rec facilities

Construction Details

Style
antique

Construction year
1825

Exterior Siding
shake

Foundation
masonry

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Silvermine neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date May 28, 2025
List price $ 1,495,000
Current price $ 1,495,000
Tax amount $ 16,678
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
MLS ID #24099174
List Agent Ashley Petraska
List Office William Raveis Real Estate

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