NOT LISTED FOR SALE

171 Birch Rd Fairfield, CT 06824

Fairfield Beach Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,825,284 - $3,546,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,354 Sq Ft
$727/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2017

Last sale price $1,790,000 $411 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,644/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Golf Course Community
  • Finished Attic
  • Roger Sherman Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2017

Only steps to Penfield Beach and Fairfield Center, this shingle style beach home is only three blocks to the beach and Long Island Sound. Residents enjoy light filled public rooms with exceptional moldings and beautiful hardwood floors. A spectacular kitchen anchors the main floor of the home highlighted by a center island, handmade cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The family room and kitchen flow seamlessly together providing the perfect place to relax with friends and family. An opulent master suite, four additional bedrooms, play room with kitchenette, gym, office, mud room, wine room, expansive flag stone terrace, outdoor shower and spacious private backyard! Renovated in 2013 the home is in pristine condition. FEMA compliant.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Gibbons

Boost Real Estate Group License #RES.0258492 Listed on: 03/22/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Kugel

Higgins Group Bedford Square License #RES.0803751

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,328

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 11,326 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,354 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,328

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4354
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4354
  • Total Sq Ft: 4354
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8654
  • Directions: Penfield to Quincy to Birch
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Underground Sprinkler, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Beach Rights, Walk to Water, Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2600
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Privacy
  • Zoning: A

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: 27328
  • Mil Rate Base: 25.450
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 127810

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2017
Closed on
Jul 20, 2017
Sold by
Schneider Thomas and Schneider Elisabeth
Bought by
Charlton Jeffrey R and Charlton Lori T
Seller's Agent
Todd Gibbons
Boost Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Emily Kugel
Higgins Group Bedford Square
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$1,790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-3.19%
Current Estimated Value
$3,165,071

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,375,071
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$316,749
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,848,322

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 31, 2012
Closed on
Oct 29, 2012
Sold by
Meler Jennifer
Bought by
Schneider Thomas
Seller's Agent
Katie O'Grady
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joel Krawitz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Meier Bruce
Bought by
Meier Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2005
Sold by
Arcadia Bldrs
Bought by
Meier Bruce

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2004
Sold by
Est Ostromecki Alida and Shannon John H
Bought by
Arcadia Bldrs Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Charlton Jeffrey R $1,790,000 --
Charlton Jeffrey R $1,790,000 --
Schneider Thomas $1,800,000 --
Schneider Thomas $1,800,000 --
Meier Jennifer -- --
Meier Jennifer -- --
Meier Bruce $1,400,000 --
Meier Bruce $1,400,000 --
Arcadia Bldrs Llc $601,500 --
Arcadia Bldrs Llc $601,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arcadia Bldrs Llc $600,000
Closed Arcadia Bldrs Llc $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/19/2017 07/19/17 Sold $1,790,000 -3.2% $411 / Sq Ft
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2017 03/22/17 For Sale $1,849,000 0.0% $425 / Sq Ft
12/31/2012 12/31/12 For Sale $1,849,000 +2.7% $441 / Sq Ft
10/25/2012 10/25/12 Sold $1,800,000 -- $430 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: SmartMLS

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 $32,773 $1,154,370 $475,440 $678,930
2024 $32,207 $1,154,370 $475,440 $678,930
2023 $31,757 $1,154,370 $475,440 $678,930
2022 $31,445 $1,154,370 $475,440 $678,930
2021 $30,250 $1,121,190 $475,440 $645,750
2020 $28,355 $1,058,400 $402,640 $655,760
2019 $28,355 $1,058,400 $402,640 $655,760
2018 $27,899 $1,058,400 $402,640 $655,760
2017 $27,328 $1,058,400 $402,640 $655,760
2016 $26,936 $1,058,400 $402,640 $655,760
2015 $23,746 $957,880 $460,810 $497,070
2014 $23,372 $957,880 $460,810 $497,070
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Todd Gibbons

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Todd Gibbons

    Boost Real Estate Group

    (203) 858-8525

    1 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Todd Gibbons
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Emily Kugel

    Higgins Group Bedford Square

  • Katie O'Grady

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Katie O'Grady

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (203) 913-7777

    33 in this area

    167 Total Sales

    Katie O'Grady
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  • Joel Krawitz

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Joel Krawitz

    William Pitt

    (203) 984-1227

    28 Total Sales

    Joel Krawitz
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Lori Fusco

    William Pitt

    (203) 451-1449

    28 Total Sales

    Lori Fusco
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99178500

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000139-000000-000155

Connecticut Fairfield County Fairfield 06824 Fairfield Beach

171 Birch Rd, Fairfield, CT

Not Listed for Sale

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