$995,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $6,451/month

Total Views 14,641
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • West Essex Middle School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

Welcome to 21 Bates Drive, a rare opportunity to own a spacious 3,156 sq. ft. colonial situated on a gorgeous street in one of Fairfield's most sought-after and peaceful neighborhoods. Offering timeless curb appeal and exceptional potential, this five bedroom, 2.5 bath residence is ready for its next owner to update and create their dream home. A grand open foyer welcomes you into the home, leading to an expansive living room and formal dining room, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The inviting family room features a beautiful fireplace and offers abundant space for gatherings. The large eat-in kitchen is complemented by a convenient laundry room and an additional first-floor bedroom, private home office, or guest suite. The second level features generously sized bedrooms, highlighed by the spacious primary suite complete with a large walk-in closet, seperate vanity area and private suite bath. Additional features include an enclosed sunroom overlooking the backyard, an unfinished basement with endless possibilities, a two-car attached garage, and an oversized driveway providing ample parking. Set within a quiet and highly desirable neighborhood, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to renovate and personalize a large colonial in a premier Fairfield location. With outstanding bones, an ideal layout, and endless potential, this home is ready to be transformed into something truly special.

Listing Agent

Michael Lattimer

LATTIMER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 973-575-1200 Listed on: 07/20/2026

Co-Listing Agent

PATRESE LATTIMER

LATTIMER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 973-575-1200

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 15,246 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Churchill Elementary School
  • W Essex Middle School
  • W Essex High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1607-03702-0000-00012-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,853

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0.35 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: all Chandeliers and bedroom mirror
  • Directions: Hollywood to Francavilla to Bates
  • I D: 5447535
  • Attribution Contact: 973-575-1200
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 21x13
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x10
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Florida/3Season
  • Other Room2 Dim: 20x13
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room3 Dim: 10x15
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Florida/3Season, Foyer, GarEnter, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: W ESSEX
  • Middle Jr High School: W ESSEX

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 116X130
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.35

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 11853
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1607-03702-0000-00012-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.081
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: CHURCHILL

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Tax History

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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
2026 $11,853 $569,600 $283,900 $285,700
2025 $11,853 $569,600 $283,900 $285,700
2024 $11,694 $569,600 $283,900 $285,700
2022 $11,409 $569,600 $283,900 $285,700
2021 $11,546 $569,600 $283,900 $285,700
2020 $11,010 $569,600 $283,900 $285,700
2019 $12,078 $532,300 $255,500 $276,800
2018 $11,636 $532,300 $255,500 $276,800
2017 $11,668 $532,300 $255,500 $276,800
2016 $11,727 $532,300 $255,500 $276,800
2015 $10,747 $532,300 $255,500 $276,800
2014 $10,412 $532,300 $255,500 $276,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/06/2026 08/06/26 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2026 07/23/26 For Sale $995,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

About the Listing Agent

Michael Lattimer

LATTIMER REALTY

(862) 386-2694

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 4041763

Garden State MLS

APN: 07-03702-0000-00012

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