A laid-back town on the Connecticut coast, Fairfield offers beaches, popular restaurants and a university campus. The city is made up of residential neighborhoods along the beach and near the woods, small waterways and a modest downtown area, all about 50 miles from New York City and 25 miles from New Haven. “It’s not a bustling city, but it’s not a small town either,” says Michael Jabick, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty.
Homes in Fairfield start at around $540,000 for a suburban home in one of the town’s forested neighborhoods, which is only minutes from the beach. Architectural styles include proud Colonial-style homes, set back off tree-lined roads in wooded communities like Fairfield Woods and Stratfield Village to Cape Cods on the shore. Waterfront properties in Fairfield Beach and Sasco are generally at the top of the price scale. The most lavish homes have their own beach backyard and generally start with four bedrooms, four baths and 5,000 square feet, along with back porches and balconies overlooking the water, all of which go for about $6 million.
Fairfield is home to five town beaches, often the go-to spot on a warm day. Residents can toss a frisbee, sunbathe or splash around in the water. The beaches are a huge draw for homebuyers looking to buy near the shore. There is greenspace in Fairfield as well. Perry's Mill Pond, at the southern tip of the University neighborhood, is an idyllic inland park thick with forests and centered around a large pond. Riverside Park, located in the town’s woodsy residential area, offers views of the river and tree branches to sit underneath.
Students in the area are part of Fairfield Public Schools, which has an A-plus rating on Niche. The area's youngest learners begin their academic journeys at Sherman Elementary School, which has an A rating on Niche and A-plus rated teachers and academic programs. Roger Ludlowe Middle School has an A rating on Niche and highly-rated academic programs and teachers. Students can wrap up their secondary academic journeys at Fairfield Warde High School, which has an A+ rating Niche rating. It’s also the 10th-best high school in the state, according to the website. Fairfield Warde High is particularly known for its teachers and college prep and sports teams. High School sports are popular in the community, and it's common to see residents come out to support the Mustangs on game night. Adult learners can enroll at Fairfield University, a private institution.
For a bite to eat, there are a variety of restaurants minutes from the shore. Diners can sample a variety of cuisines like Mexican, British and Italian food. Old Post Tavern is a local favorite that takes its identity as a tavern seriously. This Fairfield Center staple has a raw bar, fan-favorite appetizers like buffalo chicken wings, and a variety of flatbread pizzas and pasta entrees. Residents can grab groceries at Whole Foods and shop at big box retailers at different shopping centers that line Interstate 95 in Grasmere . The Chelsea is a popular place to grab a drink and a quick bite to eat before heading out for the night to a popular theatre like The Warehouse at FTC. The live music venue draws regional and national acts, making it a popular weekend spot for Fairfield residents.
Interstate 95 runs through the middle of the city, parallel to the city’s metro line, called Metro-North. The city’s easy access to I-95 provides early-morning drivers a two-hour drive, or commuters can hop on the Metro-North red line for an hour and a half before arriving at Grand Central Station. “It’s a commuter town to New York City,” says Jabick. LaGuardia Airport is the nearest international airport, about 50 miles away. Residents can also utilize the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, a local bus service that operates routes around the region.
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RE/MAX RISE
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Keller Williams Realty
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152 Total Sales
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Coldwell Banker Realty
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156 Total Sales
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