NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,263,693 - $2,568,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,194 Sq Ft
$745/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2020

Last sale price $1,600,000 $501 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,767/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Detached Guest House
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Saugatuck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Built in 1880 | Newly Remodeled
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2020

Welcome to the Fairchild-Buckingham House! You’ll find it’s easy to fall in love with both the home and its convenient beach community neighborhood. Named after a prominent Westport family, charm and character fills this Westport Historical Society-noted home. Completely renovated, rebuilt and resigned for a twenty first century lifestyle. Be part of the past in a sophisticated farmhouse-style home that offers lineage, style and relevancy. Originally constructed in 1880 and rebuilt in 2012, this house will capture your heart and soul with its classic design details that are combined with today's modern custom details and amenities. For example, a first floor bedroom with en suite is perfect for grandparents, nanny or live-in help, while a main floor home office offers work and lifestyle conveniences. This home is the ideal multi-generation family, work and lifestyle living space. Get ready to cook with an eat-in professional kitchen w/chef-favorite appliances & an island that flows into the large family room and mudroom. Discover a fenced-in professionally landscaped terraced back yard with pool site.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mar Jennings

Higgins Group Bedford Square License #RES.0798631 Listed on: 10/14/2020

Higgins Group Bedford Square

Last Buyer's Agent

Darlene Letersky

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0757802

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,025

Year Built

  • Built in 1880 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Cleared Lot

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 3,194 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Staples High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near golf course and shops

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Bocce Ball Court

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,025

Year Built

Built in 1880 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Compo Beach
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Bungalow, Farm House
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3194
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3194
  • Total Sq Ft: 3194
  • Year Built: 1880
  • New Construction: Model
  • Nearby Amenities: Bocci Court, Golf Course, Library, Park, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • Remarks Public Addendum: An extra large 2-car garage with 12-foot ceiling storage space and bonus lower level with French doors walkout--the ideal location for a future pool house or home office with private entrance. Memories are made here and forever cherished as this completel
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5830
  • Directions: Post road to Compo Road South heading to beach house is on the right side.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch, Crawl Space, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partial With Walk-Out, Unfinished, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Patio, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete, Masonry

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer In Street, Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Rated, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3900
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: A

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 13025
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.710
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 414462

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2020
Closed on
Dec 17, 2020
Sold by
Creusat Jean-Baptiste V and Gery-Creusat Marion J
Bought by
Koskoff-Diamond Juliet
Seller's Agent
Mar Jennings
Higgins Group Bedford Square
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Letersky
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,579,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
1.33%
Current Estimated Value
$2,378,423

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$778,423
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.12%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2018
Closed on
Apr 10, 2018
Sold by
Libby Matthew and Cummins Gillian
Bought by
Creusat Jean B and Gery-Creusat Marion J
Seller's Agent
Wendy Ryan
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Julie Carney
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,308,000
Premium/Discount to List
$33,000
2.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.66%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2011
Closed on
Jun 4, 2012
Sold by
Cassam Realty Prtnrs L
Bought by
Libby Matthew and Cummins Gillian
Seller's Agent
Virginia Ferrari
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$990,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-5.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2008
Sold by
Laredo Rafael and Laredo Ann
Bought by
Levy Stephen A and Levy Sue B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Koskoff-Diamond Juliet $1,600,000 None Available
Koskoff-Diamond Juliet $1,600,000 None Available
Creusat Jean B $1,308,000 --
Creusat Jean B $1,308,000 --
Libby Matthew $990,000 --
Libby Matthew $990,000 --
Levy Stephen A $537,500 --
Levy Stephen A $537,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Creusat Jean B $950,000
Previous Owner Levy Stephen A $360,000
Previous Owner Libby Matthew $600,000
Previous Owner Levy Stephen A $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Sold $1,600,000 +1.3% $501 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 For Sale $1,579,000 +20.7% $494 / Sq Ft
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Sold $1,308,000 +2.6% $410 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/22/2018 01/22/18 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2018 01/10/18 For Sale $1,275,000 +28.8% $399 / Sq Ft
06/01/2012 06/01/12 Sold $990,000 -5.7% $337 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2011 12/06/11 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $358 / 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 $17,004 $901,600 $303,100 $598,500
2024 $16,788 $901,600 $303,100 $598,500
2023 $16,544 $901,600 $303,100 $598,500
2022 $16,292 $901,600 $303,100 $598,500
2021 $16,292 $901,600 $303,100 $598,500
2020 $13,025 $779,500 $312,600 $466,900
2019 $12,640 $749,700 $312,600 $437,100
2018 $12,640 $749,700 $312,600 $437,100
2017 $12,640 $749,700 $312,600 $437,100
2016 $12,256 $726,900 $312,600 $414,300
2015 $10,621 $587,100 $227,600 $359,500
2014 $10,253 $571,500 $227,600 $343,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170346963

SmartMLS

APN: WPOR-000007C-000000-000179