256 Nichols AvenueShelton, CT 06484

Single Family · 4 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 1,941 Sq. ft. | 0.92 Acres
$599,000 Active

256 Nichols Avenue Overview

Time on Site:
147 days

Experience the charm of this beautiful antique Colonial home located in Huntington at 256 Nichols Avenue, on a picturesque, park-like grounds, complete with a small barn, gardening shed, and elegant stonework. This residence combines classic historic features with modern updates, showcasing solid mechanics and evident pride of ownership. Original wide plank floors grace the living room, dining room, and lower-level bedroom, while exposed beams throughout the home highlight its timeless appeal. The warm, inviting country kitchen features a cathedral ceiling and a large skylight, flooding the space with natural light. Cozy fireplaces enhance both the living and dining rooms, one with a gas log and the other with a wood-burning stove insert. The primary bedroom on the main floor boasts a charming brick fireplace. The expansive, partially covered wrap-around porch offers an ideal spot for outdoor entertaining, and the backyard feels like a private park.

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256 Nichols Avenue Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,941
  • Price/Sq.ft. $309
  • Lot 0.92 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: No

School Information

  • Elementary School: Booth Hill
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shelton
  • High School: Shelton
  • Intermediate School: Perry Hill

Listing Information

  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Potential Short Sale: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1719

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Fairfield
  • Neighborhood: Huntington

Building Exterior/Construction

  • New Construction Type: No/Resale

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,366.00
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026

General Information

  • Parcel Number: 295723
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Zoning: R-1

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

Building Interior

  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Attic: Yes
  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Generator Ready, Ridge Vents, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Tank Size Unknown
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: washer dryer convey. Hook up in basement

General Information

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Storage, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Stone
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Living Area: 1941

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Carport

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Fence - Partial, Level Lot, Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Water Source: Private Well

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront Features: Not Applicable
  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Color: lt Yellow
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Cedar, Wood
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Fiberglass Shingle

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Wrap Around, Shed, Barn, Gutters, Covered Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Room Information

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Description: Fireplace,Wood Stove,Hardwood Floor

Room: Eat-In Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Length: 16
  • Width: 13
  • Description: Skylight,9 ft+ Ceilings,Beams,Ceiling Fan,Country,Vinyl Floor

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 17
  • Description: Built-Ins,Gas Log Fireplace,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor

Room: Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12
  • Width: 17
  • Description: Fireplace,Tub w/Shower,Hardwood Floor

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Length: 11
  • Width: 12
  • Description: Hardwood Floor

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Length: 11
  • Width: 12
  • Description: Hardwood Floor

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Length: 9
  • Width: 10
  • Description: Hardwood Floor

256 Nichols Avenue Monthly Cost

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256 Nichols Avenue Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$658,475
Average List Price
$292
Average Price per Square Foot
31
Properties Sold
58
Average Days on Market
142
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

256 Nichols Avenue History

Date Event Value Agent
4/21/2026Source: Smart MLS Price Reduction
$599,000 -3.2%
3/11/2026Source: Smart MLS Price Reduction
$619,000 -1.0%
2/2/2026Source: Smart MLS Added to Database
February 02, 2026
6/20/2022Source: Smart MLS Added to Database
April 01, 2022
6/1/2022Source: Smart MLS Status Change
Closed
5/9/2022Source: Smart MLS Status Change
Under Contract
4/12/2022Source: Smart MLS Status Change
Under Contract - Continue to Show
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