NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 S Benson Rd Fairfield, CT 06824

Fairfield Center Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $982,000 - $1,182,354

4 Beds
1 Bath
3,295 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2020

Last sale price $599,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,946/month

263 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Roger Sherman Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of April 2020

IN TOWN AND PRIVATE! VALUE! Don't let the outside,which needs paint, fool you. Yes you will need some cash to renovate, but the NEIGHBORHOOD VALUES WARRANT IT! This is not a tear down. It's a treat for your eyes with a million dollar view of the OLD POST ROAD. Great HISTORY? YES! The 2nd home burned by the British during the Revolution; then rebuilt in 1779. It was also a tavern, w/notable guests. It sits on South Benson Rd and OLD POST RD. It has been in the same family since the 1800s! AMAZING IN TOWN LOT with home with high ceilings, grand rooms, wide plank floors, many built-ins. AMPLE closet space. New 200 amp elec. service. Natural gas to the house. There were 8 fireplaces, 7 are exposed with beautiful mantles. With some repair and/or gas conversion all 8 may be able to be made operational. Finishable, walk up attic. Grand foyer & stairs. Spacious rooms & halls. This home most of features the original flavor of the period. So much history...original glass, doors, flooring, nooks, crannies, fine detail. A history lovers dream! A "blank slate" with many opportunities to incorporate history with the comforts of 2019. Stunning grounds: fully fenced, 0.44 acre yard, with stone columned pergola w/wisteria, rock garden, non-functionial outhouse and well. Lilacs, their aroma and pops of color, surround most of the fencing &lawn. Garage in back. Enclosed porch, tool rooms provide added space for baths, 1st floor MBR or larger EIK, without expanding footprint! NO FLOOD INS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherri Steeneck

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0652803 Listed on: 07/06/2019

Higgins Group Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Michael Dougherty

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0769166

Last Buyer's Agent

Fiona Porter

Keller Williams Realty License #RES.0798002

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1779

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 3,295 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Dirt Floor

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course
  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Roger Sherman Elementary School
  • Roger Ludlowe Middle School
  • Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,311

Year Built

Built in 1779

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Center
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3295
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3295
  • Total Sq Ft: 3295
  • Year Built: 1779
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: NOT IN FLOOD ZONE. Historical background - 131 S. Benson Built by Elijah Abel (a Major in the Continental Army and High Sheriff of Fairfield County) in early fall of 1779, after his earlier house had been burned by the British in July of 1779. Because
  • Handicap Features: Hallways 36+ Inches Wide, Hard/Low Nap Floors
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Regulated Historic District
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 6507
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: House is on the North-Easterly corner of South Benson Rd and Old Post Road. Take Route 1/Post Rd to South Benson Rd., go to 1st stop sign, house is on left. Turn left and Park on Old Post Rd. Gravel driveway, but easiest to park on street.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Dirt Floor, Interior Access, Hatchway Access
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: washer, no dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 131

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Enclosed
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Masonry, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Unpaved, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Gravel

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Middle School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4400
  • Lot Description: Historic District, Corner Lot, Level Lot, Fence - Full
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: A

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 13311
  • Total Assessed Value: 496860
  • Mil Rate Base: 26.790
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.790
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 128138

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Miner Marcia H $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2020 04/17/20 Sold $599,000 -0.2% $182 / Sq Ft
03/25/2020 03/25/20 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2019 08/03/19 Price Changed $599,900 -5.5% $182 / Sq Ft
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Price Changed $635,000 -9.3% $193 / Sq Ft
07/06/2019 07/06/19 For Sale $699,900 -- $212 / 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
2024 $12,581 $450,940 $337,400 $113,540
2023 $12,405 $450,940 $337,400 $113,540
2022 $12,284 $450,940 $337,400 $113,540
2021 $12,166 $450,940 $337,400 $113,540
2020 $13,311 $496,860 $299,180 $197,680
2019 $14,762 $496,860 $299,180 $197,680
2018 $13,097 $496,860 $299,180 $197,680
2017 $12,829 $496,860 $299,180 $197,680
2016 $12,645 $496,860 $299,180 $197,680
2015 $13,183 $531,790 $323,960 $207,830
2014 $12,976 $531,790 $323,960 $207,830
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sherri Steeneck

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sherri Steeneck

    Higgins Group Real Estate

    (203) 395-2737

    25 Total Sales

    Sherri Steeneck
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  • Michael Dougherty

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Michael Dougherty

    Higgins Group Real Estate

    (203) 610-2772

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  • Fiona Porter

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Fiona Porter

    Keller Williams Realty

    (203) 434-0493

    100 Total Sales

    Fiona Porter
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170213649

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000141-000000-000015

Connecticut Fairfield County Fairfield 06824 Fairfield Center

131 S Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT

This home is located at 131 S Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 since 06 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,111,451, approximately $337 per square foot. This property was built in 1779. 131 S Benson Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Roger Sherman Elementary School, Roger Ludlowe Middle School, and Fairfield Ludlowe High School.

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