Downtown StamfordCall 203·883·3399
Home / Recently Sold / Stamford
Closed · For Sale
$515,000
Asked $479,000 · Sold 2026-10-08

23 Forest Lawn Avenue, Stamford, Connecticut 06905

2 beds 2 baths 1,188 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1926

About this home

HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DEADLINE IS SUNDAY at 3PM! Opportunity Knocks! Offered for the first time in over 50 years, this charming property presents a rare opportunity in the heart of Downtown Stamford. Ideally located within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and all that vibrant downtown living has to offer, the home is tucked away on a quiet dead-end street for a peaceful residential setting. Zoned for multifamily use, the property offers exciting possibilities for investors, developers, or buyers looking to create a unique single-family residence. Vintage character and period details remain throughout, including hardwood floors, while natural gas and a flat, deep lot add to the property's potential. The home is in need of TLC and offers a wonderful canvas for bringing your vision into the 21st century. Whether you're looking to restore its original charm, create a beautiful single-family home, or explore its investment potential, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Bring your ideas and imagination-this property is ready for its next chapter! House is being sold "AS IS".

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$515,000
Beds
2
Baths
2
Interior
1,188 sq ft
Lot
0.17 ac
Year Built
1926
MLS #
24203885
ZIP
06905
Days on Market
10
Heat
Oil · Hot Water
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Detached Garage (1-car)

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Taxes

Property tax
$7,524 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$314,550

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Attic
Access Via Hatch
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
5

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Vinyl Siding
Exterior features
Porch-Enclosed, Porch
Foundation
Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R6
Lot
Level Lot

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop0.27 mi away · 5 min walk
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market0.4 mi away · 8 min walk
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.32 mi away · 6 min walk
Train
Glenbrook Station1.58 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
Summer St @ Forest Lawn Ave0.06 mi away · 1 min walk
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~1.3 miStop & Shop — 0.27 miWhole Foods Market — 0.4 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.32 miGlenbrook — 1.58 miSummer St @ Forest Lawn Ave — 0.06 mi
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Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2026-10-08Sold — $515,000 asked $479,000 (this listing)MLS 24203885

Public record

From the Stamford assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1926
Living area1,188 sq ft
Total rooms5
Lot size0.17 acres
Stories2
HeatHot Wtr Bbd
ExteriorAluminum/Vinyl
Assessed value$314,550
Town appraisal$449,360
Last recorded sale2016
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. — Terry LaPolice · (203) 329-2111
Listing data is provided courtesy of SmartMLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

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