$765,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2025

115 Balmforth St Bridgeport, CT 06605

Black Rock Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,626 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to Beautiful Balmforth St in the Heart Of Black Rock's Historic Waterfront Community. This charming home sits on a beautiful tree lined street leading directly to the water on over 1/3 flat acre. This rare ranch style home offers over 2600 sq.ft.all on one level. Relax in the oversized living room with original custom woodwork and hardwood floors. Entertain in a formal dining room and gather in the home's oversized kitchen with separate breakfast area. Expansive sun room overlooks the properties quaint landscaping through a wall of windows.There are 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, original floors in most rooms and 2 wood burning fireplaces. Full multi purpose lower level is previously finished and leads to an oversized 2 car garage. Complete new roof installed in 2025 This home needs some TLC to bring to its original glory. Black Rock is one of Fairfield County's most desirable communities. This home is in very close proximity to Black Rock Yacht Club and St.Mary's By The Sea. This type of home comes along infrequently. Make an appointment for your private showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Passero

William Raveis Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (203) 247-7723 License #RES.0811377 Listed on: 09/25/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsay Violette

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0822759

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,812

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RAA

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,626 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10528

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,812

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Black Rock
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2626
  • Total Sq Ft: 2626
  • Year Built: 1956
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Fairfield Ave to Brewster. Turn right on Grovers turn right on Balmforth home on left.
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • Street Type: Street
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 227-4343
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Garage Access, Cooled, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room Location: Main level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage And Parking: Under House Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Tank Size Unknown
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Cleared Rolling
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RAA
  • Parcel #: 10528

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 13812

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2025
Closed on
Oct 31, 2025
Sold by
Simpson Cathleen A
Bought by
Newman Joel T and Newman Ashley
Seller's Agent
Joseph Passero
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Violette
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
5.52%
Views
300

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
129.47%
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Outstanding Balance
$612,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2002
Sold by
Zadravec Edward and Zadravec Nancy A
Bought by
Simpson Cathleen A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $363,500 --
Warranty Deed $363,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $143,000 No Value Available
Open $377,944 No Value Available
Closed $403,000 No Value Available
Closed $348,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Sold $765,000 +5.5% $291 / Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2025 09/25/25 For Sale $725,000 -- $276 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,812 $317,890 $176,900 $140,990
2024 $13,812 $317,890 $176,900 $140,990
2023 $13,812 $317,890 $176,900 $140,990
2022 $13,812 $317,890 $176,900 $140,990
2021 $13,812 $317,890 $176,900 $140,990
2020 $17,107 $316,860 $199,860 $117,000
2019 $17,107 $316,860 $199,860 $117,000
2018 $17,228 $316,860 $199,860 $117,000
2017 $17,228 $316,860 $199,860 $117,000
2016 $17,228 $316,860 $199,860 $117,000
2015 $14,282 $338,430 $159,070 $179,360
2014 $14,282 $338,430 $159,070 $179,360
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joseph Passero

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Joseph Passero

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 247-7723

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Joseph Passero
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  • Lindsay Violette

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lindsay Violette

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 769-9811

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Lindsay Violette
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24124096

SmartMLS

APN: BRID-000123-000007

Connecticut Fairfield County Bridgeport 06605 Black Rock

115 Balmforth St, Bridgeport, CT

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