$1,150,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2024
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,310 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$498 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
  • Osborn Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rated Property
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of December 2024

Highest + Best Offers Due Sunday, August 11th at 7:00 pm Agents please see Confidential Agent Remarks. Chic, sunny, stylish University area home on a flat .41 acre lot offers the ultimate Fairfield lifestyle and a convenient location in the popular Osborn Hill Elementary School District. 100% Move-In Ready. Sprawling Open Concept Floor Plan connects the gorgeous chef's kitchen to ample dining and living areas with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen's 8 ft island seats four, built-in wine fridge, marble-look-alike (but easy-care granite) counters, double oven, gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, tons of cabinets and a farmhouse sink with a view. Sliding glass doors from the Dining Area create great flow for entertaining both indoors and outdoors on the fabulous patio overlooking a huge, private lushly-landscaped backyard. Large, cozy TV/Living area with built-in bookshelves and room for plenty of seating. This house has all the right space - in all the right places. Off the foyer, behind double French Doors is a delightful sitting room/office with marble fireplace, a perfect peaceful retreat. Mudroom/Laundry Room and half bath also on 1st floor. Upstairs boasts a sumptuous Primary Suite with high ceilings, massive closet, spa-like marble and porcelain bath with oversized shower, double sink marble vanity. Two more bedrooms and full bath with marble countertop complete the second floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Searight

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0821868 Listed on: 08/01/2024

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Kaminsky

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0802672

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,157

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rated Property
  • Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Hot Water Circulator

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 128554

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,157

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: University
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1850
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 460
  • Total Sq Ft: 2310
  • Year Built: 1946
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Finished lower level of 460 sq ft. with storage galore. Totally renovated/expanded in 2014 by previous owner, and meticulously maintained by current owner with many upgrades since. Spacious and secluded backyard and an extra deep, roomy 23' x 26' 2-car detached garage with an EV charger (240 volt), new electrical panel and tons of storage shelves. Wide new asphalt driveway in 2023 lined with gorgeous hydrangeas. Central air, natural gas, new windows in 2020, new Navien tankless hot water heater 2024, Nest thermostats, LED lights, city water/city sewer, (new Main Line in 2018), CT Basement System. Located just minutes from train stations, Fairfield center, schools, eateries, shops. Note: Future large expansion of footprint is possible per Town Planning & Zoning on this unusually-large-for-the-University-Area 17,526 sq.ft. lot. INCLUDED: All Appliances, Basement AC and Dehumidifier, Patio Awnings and Cafe Lighting, Raised Garden Bed, Playset, IF desired. EXCLUDED: Sign on Garden Bed, Bird House, Fire Pit, Outdoor Furniture, Gas Grills, EV Charger Cord.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: GPS friendly.
  • Financing Used: Withheld
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1579
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Full, Heated, Sump Pump, Hatchway Access, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: In Mudroom on Main Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 1786
  • Other SqFt Description: Tax card info inaccurate. Does not reflect actual above grade square footage

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Home Energy Rating, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: A
  • Parcel #: 128554

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 11157
  • Total Assessed Value: 399910
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.9

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2024
Closed on
Dec 16, 2024
Sold by
Dufour Matthew W and Dufour Kristen M
Bought by
Devito Christopher and Rivetti Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Cindy Searight
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Kaminsky
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$161,000
16.28%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,196,772

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,772
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$198,427
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$998,345

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2017
Closed on
Nov 16, 2017
Sold by
Sheehan Nicholas and Sheehan Dayna
Bought by
Dufour Matthew W and Dufour Kristen M
Seller's Agent
Shoshana Snyder
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Len Schwartz
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.69%
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2013
Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Rice Robert and Rice Christine
Bought by
Sheehan Nicholas and Sheehan Dayna
Seller's Agent
Paula Testani
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sara Fowler
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-10.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2000
Sold by
Conzelman John S and Conzelman Stephanie G
Bought by
Rice Robert L and Rice Christina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1996
Sold by
Fleet Bank
Bought by
Conzelman John S and Conzelman Stephanie G
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 $1,150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $680,000 --
Warranty Deed $430,000 --
Warranty Deed $355,000 --
Executors Deed $240,500 --
Warranty Deed $680,000 --
Warranty Deed $430,000 --
Warranty Deed $355,000 --
Executors Deed $240,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $544,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Sold $1,150,000 +16.3% $498 / Sq Ft
08/18/2024 08/18/24 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2024 08/08/24 For Sale $989,000 +45.4% $428 / Sq Ft
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Sold $680,000 -0.7% $289 / Sq Ft
10/18/2017 10/18/17 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2017 09/11/17 For Sale $685,000 +59.3% $291 / Sq Ft
04/08/2014 04/08/14 Sold $430,000 -10.4% $333 / Sq Ft
03/09/2014 03/09/14 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2013 10/16/13 For Sale $479,900 -- $372 / 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 $11,353 $399,910 $285,390 $114,520
2024 $11,157 $399,910 $285,390 $114,520
2023 $11,002 $399,910 $285,390 $114,520
2022 $10,894 $399,910 $285,390 $114,520
2021 $10,790 $399,910 $285,390 $114,520
2020 $9,774 $364,840 $234,430 $130,410
2019 $9,774 $364,840 $234,430 $130,410
2018 $9,617 $364,840 $234,430 $130,410
2017 $9,420 $364,840 $234,430 $130,410
2016 $9,323 $366,310 $234,430 $131,880
2015 $8,704 $351,120 $246,750 $104,370
2014 $7,809 $320,040 $246,750 $73,290
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24036754

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000143-000000-000147