$705,000
SOLD OCT 25, 2017
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,454 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Health Club
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Osborn Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Golf Course Community
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of August 2020

Gracious, classic & magazine perfect home in sought-after University neighborhood. Step inside & be enveloped in warmth & charm. Spacious living room w/fireplace & built-ins, formal dining room & office. Kitchen w/dining area, granite, SS appliances, wine cooler & wet bar, flows to sunny family room overlooking beautiful fenced yard w/perennial plantings. 4 BRs on 2nd floor. 3rd floor with 5th BR & full bath, perfect for au-pair or private living. Finished lower level w/fireplace completes the unbeatable picture! Less than mile walk to train & vibrant Fairfield town center. Minutes to beaches, marina, golf, tennis & parks. Waterfront community 50 miles to NYC offering costal charm, historic preservation, wonderful dining, shopping & arts.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie O'Grady

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0764194 Listed on: 08/01/2017

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Vanderblue

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0751136

Higgins Group Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,840

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Home Gym
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

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

Schools

  • Osborn Hill Elementary School
  • Ffld Woods Middle School
  • Ffld Ludlowe High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Foyer & 2 Hall light fixtures

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,840

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: University
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2854
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2654
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 600
  • Total Sq Ft: 3454
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Foyer & 2 Hall light fixtures
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4528
  • Directions: North Benson to Wakeman
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 150

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Osborn Hill
  • Middle School: Ffld Woods
  • High School: Ffld Ludlowe

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: A

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: 11840
  • Total Assessed Value: 458570
  • Mil Rate Base: 25.450
  • Mil Rate Total: 25.820
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 128232

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Osborn Hill
  • Middle Jr High School: Ffld Woods
  • High School: Ffld Ludlowe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2020
Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Turnipseed Jung and Turnipseed Daniel
Bought by
Ostrowski Mary and Ostrowski Maximilian
Seller's Agent
Julie Vanderblue
Higgins Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Heffers
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$803,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,000
3.61%
Current Estimated Value
$1,469,233

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$666,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.83%
Original Mortgage
$601,450
Outstanding Balance
$536,165
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,010,606

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2020
Closed on
Aug 25, 2020
Sold by
Proctor Helen K
Bought by
Turnipseed Jung and Turnipseed Daniel
Seller's Agent
Julie Vanderblue
Higgins Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Heffers
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$803,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,000
3.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$601,450
Outstanding Balance
$536,165
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,010,606

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2017
Closed on
Oct 26, 2017
Sold by
Donohue Thomas D and Donohue Margaret M
Bought by
Turnipseed Daniel and Turnipseed Jung
Seller's Agent
Katie O'Grady
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Julie Vanderblue
Higgins Group Real Estate
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-8.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$564,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1998
Sold by
Kirby Slater B and Kirby Elizabeth J
Bought by
Donohue Thomas D and Donohue Margaret M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1995
Sold by
Gilhuly William J and Gilhuly Barbara A
Bought by
Kirby Elizabeth J and Kirby Slater B
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $803,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $803,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,165,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,165,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $705,000 --
Warranty Deed $705,000 --
Warranty Deed $435,000 --
Warranty Deed $435,000 --
Warranty Deed $366,000 --
Warranty Deed $366,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $601,450 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $601,450 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $564,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $70,429 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Sold $803,000 +3.6% $303 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2020 07/03/20 For Sale $775,000 +9.9% $292 / Sq Ft
10/25/2017 10/25/17 Sold $705,000 -8.3% $204 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 For Sale $769,000 -- $223 / 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 $15,747 $554,680 $234,570 $320,110
2024 $15,476 $554,680 $234,570 $320,110
2023 $15,259 $554,680 $234,570 $320,110
2022 $15,109 $554,680 $234,570 $320,110
2021 $14,965 $554,680 $234,570 $320,110
2020 $12,285 $458,570 $254,520 $204,050
2019 $12,285 $458,570 $254,520 $204,050
2018 $12,088 $458,570 $254,520 $204,050
2017 $11,840 $458,570 $254,520 $204,050
2016 $11,671 $458,570 $254,520 $204,050
2015 $10,866 $438,340 $271,950 $166,390
2014 $10,695 $438,340 $271,950 $166,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170000275

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000141-000000-000125