256 Nichols Avenue
Shelton, Connecticut 06484
Reduced from $625,000
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 1,941
- Acres
- 0.92
- Year Built
- 1719
- Neighborhood
- Huntington
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
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.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Shelton
- Neighborhood
- Huntington
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1719
- Days on Market
- 176 days
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 1,941 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.92 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage
- Property Taxes
- $5,366 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Shelton Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
57
71 under contract
Median List Price
$615,000
57 active listings
Median Closed Price
$589,900
291 sales
Median Days on Market
40
57 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$298
57 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.2%
291 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$599,000
vs $615,000 median
In line with median
Price / Sq Ft
$309
vs $298 median
In line with median
Days on Market
176 days
vs 40 days median
136 days longer than median
Based on 57 active and 291 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Shelton. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 29, 2026.
Location
256 Nichols Avenue, Shelton, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$3,054
- Property Taxes$447
- Insurance$200
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Shelton
- Neighborhood
- Huntington
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1719
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,941 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Booth Hill
- Middle
- Perry Hill
- High
- Shelton
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- OilPropane
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- washer dryer convey. Hook up in basement
- Appliances
- Gas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullSump PumpStorageInterior AccessConcrete Floor
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Cable - Available
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.92 acres
- Zoning
- R-1
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage spaceCarport
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- ClapboardCedarWood
- Color
- lt Yellow
- Roof
- Asphalt ShingleFiberglass Shingle
- Foundation
- ConcreteStone
- Exterior Features
- Porch-Wrap AroundShedBarnGuttersCovered Deck
- Lot Description
- Fence - PartialLevel LotCleared
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,366 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 176
- MLS #
- 24151757
- MLS Status
- Active
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Co-Listed By
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This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.
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