$715,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2023
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,658 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$431 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Stratfield Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2023

Beautifully updated 3 Bedroom/2 Full Bath Cape style home in the Fairfield Woods area of Fairfield. Minutes to schools, library, parks, Stratfield Center and highways -- ideal location! Hardwood flooring throughout. Bright with natural light, this home shows beautifully. Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace, updated electrical and crown molding. Dining Room with large picture window. Newly renovated Kitchen with new Stainless Steel Kitchen appliances and newly installed concrete countertops. Main level Den/Play Room offers new laminate flooring with convenient access to the back yard. Main floor Bedroom (currently serves as a home office). Two large bedrooms on upper level. KEY UPDATES in this home include: New Vinyl Siding (2016/17), New Roof (2016/17), New Garage Door (2023), New Furnace and New On Demand Hot Water Heater (2021) -- converted the house heating system from Oil to Natural Gas (2021), New Insulation (2018/19). The exterior of the home features some additional KEY UPDATES, including: New custom built Patio w/Pavers, New Front Walkway+Front Steps. Professionally Landscaped. Fenced in yard. Recently finished Lower Level, adding 360 square feet w/wood burning fireplace (note - no heat in LL). Great as a Family Room/Rec Room/Play Room/Home gym. In the unfinished part of the Lower Level are the laundry area and alot of storage opportunity. Big Yard! Property line goes to tree line on left side of home (when facing front of house). Just move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erika Portanova Songer

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0764485 Listed on: 04/12/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Kapell

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0349951

RE/MAX Right Choice

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,658 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Stratfield Elementary School
  • Tomlinson Middle School
  • Fairfield Warde High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: As per Inclusion Exclusion Addendum

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,627

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Fairfield Woods
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1658
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1658
  • Total Sq Ft: 1658
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • Exclusions: As per Inclusion Exclusion Addendum
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3356
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 06/12/2023
  • Directions: Fairfield Woods to Applegate Road (on corner)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Storage
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 14

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Whole House Fan, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Stratfield
  • Middle School: Tomlinson
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2700
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Fence - Full, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 8627
  • Total Assessed Value: 313600
  • Mil Rate Base: 27.510
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.510
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 120225

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Stratfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Tomlinson
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
Jul 7, 2023
Sold by
Hawker Brittany
Bought by
Alcayaga Jose A and Dangelo Katherine E
Seller's Agent
Erika Portanova Songer
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Joe Kapell
RE/MAX Right Choice
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.56%
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$819,869

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,869
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Outstanding Balance
$558,955
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$260,914

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2015
Sold by
Marachi Paul and Marachi Kristin
Bought by
Nolan Brittany

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2013
Closed on
Jul 12, 2013
Sold by
Rondini Ronald
Bought by
Marachi Paul
Seller's Agent
Denise Walsh
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Van Tornhout
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$409,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-9.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1987
Sold by
Febbraio Samuel J
Bought by
Billett James F
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $715,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $715,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $420,000 --
Warranty Deed $420,000 --
Warranty Deed $370,000 --
Warranty Deed $370,000 --
Deed $567,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $572,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $572,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $296,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Sold $715,000 -0.6% $431 / Sq Ft
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $719,000 +94.3% $434 / Sq Ft
07/03/2013 07/03/13 Sold $370,000 -9.5% $223 / Sq Ft
06/03/2013 06/03/13 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2013 04/11/13 For Sale $409,000 -- $247 / 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 $8,903 $313,600 $205,450 $108,150
2024 $8,749 $313,600 $205,450 $108,150
2023 $8,627 $313,600 $205,450 $108,150
2022 $8,542 $313,600 $205,450 $108,150
2021 $8,461 $313,600 $205,450 $108,150
2020 $7,963 $297,220 $176,540 $120,680
2019 $7,963 $297,220 $176,540 $120,680
2018 $8,618 $297,220 $176,540 $120,680
2017 $7,674 $297,220 $176,540 $120,680
2016 $7,564 $297,220 $176,540 $120,680
2015 $6,282 $253,400 $185,780 $67,620
2014 $6,183 $253,400 $185,780 $67,620
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170561471

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000046-000000-000203