NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $955,000 - $1,205,534

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,434 Sq Ft
$301/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2024

Last sale price $950,000 $277 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,715/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fruit Trees
  • North Stratfield Elementary School Rated A
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to The Grand Cottage! Discover this cherished, completely updated and renovated cape/colonial home located in the Fairfield Woods neighborhood, ready for the next generation to love and adore. The Grand Cottage was renovated in 2021, and recently professionally painted, staged, and redesigned with new modern lifestyle lighting and relevant finishes. You'll feel you "found it" since the good energy makes it so easy to imagine living here. Updates include kitchen, three bathrooms, plumbing, HVAC System, roof, windows, gas line connection, tankless hot water on demand, all appliances and electrical, gutters, paved driveway, 2013 siding, 2015 deck, and in 2022 a new irrigation system was added to name a few. A casual luxury home with an open concept living space. A wonderful gas fireplace in the living room with built-in shelving, shiplap decorative wall in the family room, and an eat-in kitchen with a charming garden window, stainless-steel appliances, and perfectly appointed cabinetry underscore value and modern living essentials. You will live year-round in your bright, sunlit sunroom with access to your deck for endless enjoyment to embrace your majestic flowering trees, grand lawn and mother nature views. This fantastic family home also includes a finished lower level with bedroom, fireplace, full bathroom and sitting area with separate entrance is ideal as a possible accessory apartment, au pair suite, grandparents retreat, or overnight guests.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mar Jennings

Higgins Group Bedford Square License #RES.0798631 Listed on: 06/18/2024

Higgins Group Bedford Square

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Vare

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0798911

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,695

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R3

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Oven or Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Location

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

Schools

  • North Stratfield Elementary School
  • Fairfield Woods Middle School
  • Fairfield Warde High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120582

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,695

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Fairfield Woods
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2636
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 798
  • Total Sq Ft: 3434
  • Year Built: 1948
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • In Law Access: LOWER,ENTRY
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Available by GPS
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished, Apartment, Cooled, Full With Walk-Out
  • Appliances: Oven/Range
  • Additional Rooms: Breezeway, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: In mudroom
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 187
  • Other SqFt Description: Per last MLS Listing

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Heated, Porch-Enclosed, Fruit Trees, Porch, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Tandem, Attached Garage, Under House Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Stratfield
  • Middle School: Fairfield Woods
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Rated, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: R3
  • Parcel #: 120582

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 12695
  • Total Assessed Value: 455000
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.9

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: North Stratfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Fairfield Woods
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2024
Closed on
Jul 23, 2024
Sold by
Jenkins Mary A
Bought by
Mcmahon Andrew C and Mcmahon Kelsey
Seller's Agent
Mar Jennings
Higgins Group Bedford Square
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Vare
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$920,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
3.26%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,034,884

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,884
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2021
Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Gail I Selover Ret and Zavanelli
Bought by
Jenkins Mary A
Seller's Agent
Maureen Berliner
Higgins Group Bedford Square
Buyer's Agent
Mar Jennings
Higgins Group Bedford Square
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-9.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2010
Sold by
Selover Gail I
Bought by
Gail I Selover Ret and Selover Gail I
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mcmahon Andrew C $950,000 None Available
Mcmahon Andrew C $950,000 None Available
Mcmahon Andrew C $950,000 None Available
Jenkins Mary A $720,000 None Available
Jenkins Mary A $720,000 None Available
Jenkins Mary A $720,000 None Available
Gail I Selover Ret -- --
Gail I Selover Ret -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jenkins Mary A $588,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Sold $950,000 +3.3% $277 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2024 06/28/24 For Sale $920,000 +27.8% $268 / Sq Ft
12/21/2021 12/21/21 Sold $720,000 -9.9% $210 / Sq Ft
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2021 10/29/21 For Sale $799,000 -- $233 / 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 $12,917 $455,000 $245,280 $209,720
2024 $12,695 $455,000 $245,280 $209,720
2023 $12,517 $455,000 $245,280 $209,720
2022 $12,394 $455,000 $245,280 $209,720
2021 $9,745 $361,200 $245,280 $115,920
2020 $9,223 $344,260 $210,770 $133,490
2019 $9,223 $344,260 $210,770 $133,490
2018 $9,075 $344,260 $210,770 $133,490
2017 $8,889 $344,260 $210,770 $133,490
2016 $8,761 $344,260 $210,770 $133,490
2015 $8,283 $334,110 $222,110 $112,000
2014 $7,964 $326,410 $222,110 $104,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24026270

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000047-000000-000211