Home / Recently Sold / Stamford
Closed · For Sale
$985,000
57 Forest Lawn Avenue, Stamford, Connecticut 06905
5 beds 5 baths 2,686 sq ft Multi-Family For Sale Built 1950

About this home

Exceptional investment and lifestyle opportunity in the highly desirable Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street just minutes from vibrant downtown, this rare three-unit, legal two-family property offers versatility, strong income potential and modern updates throughout. The front residence (Unit 1) is a charming Cape Cod-style home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The main level offers a classic layout with a spacious living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and a primary bedroom with convenient in-unit laundry. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a half bath. The rear residence (Unit 2), built in 2005 and located above the three-car garage, offers a bright and open floor plan with 1 bedroom and 1.5 baths. This thoughtfully designed space includes a kitchen with granite countertops and center island, dining and living areas, central vacuum and a laundry room. The primary suite features cathedral ceilings, skylights, a walk-in closet, and an oversized bath with jacuzzi tub. Sliding doors lead to a private deck overlooking a level backyard. (Unit 3) has been newly constructed in 2024 and serves as a fully independent in-law/studio apartment. With its own private entrance, kitchen, full bath and open layout, it provides excellent rental or multigenerational living potential. Thank you for all of the great interest and feedback on this incredible and unique property! We have multiple offer - Please submit by Tues, 4/07 @ 5pm.

Status
Closed
Type
Multi-Family For Sale
Price
$985,000
Beds
5
Baths
5
Interior
2,686 sq ft
Lot
0.23 ac
Year Built
1950
MLS #
24163382
ZIP
06905
Days on Market
15
Heat
Natural Gas · Hot Water
Cooling
Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Window Unit
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage, Under House Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway (3-car)
Laundry
Hook-Up In Unit 1, Hook-Up In Unit 2 — Primary Walk-In Closet U1 / Half Bath U2

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

Schools

Elementary
Hart Magnet
Middle / Jr High
Rippowam
High School
Westhill

Taxes

Property tax
$12,439 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$520,030

Interior

Basement
Partial, Sump Pump, Storage, Apartment, Interior Access, Walk-out, Liveable Space
Attic
Unfinished, Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
Total rooms
18

Building & Exterior

Style
Units on different Floors, Units are Side-by-Side
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
Exterior features
Porch, Wrap Around Deck, Deck, Gutters, Lighting
Foundation
Block, Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R6
Lot
Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac
Waterfront
Beach Rights

Energy

Energy features
Active Solar, Generator, Generator Ready, Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows

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.

2026-05-14Sold — $1,150,000 asked $985,000 (this listing)MLS 24163382

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 built1950
Living area2,381 sq ft
Total rooms9
Lot size0.23 acres
Stories1.5
HeatHot Wtr Bbd
ExteriorAluminum/Vinyl
Assessed value$520,030
Town appraisal$742,900
Last recorded sale2022 — $735,000
Listing courtesy of Higgins Group Real Estate — Brian Appel · (203) 254-9000

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