NOT LISTED FOR SALE

224 Castle Ave Unit 224 Fairfield, CT 06825

Tunxis Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $543,516 - $678,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$250/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 05, 2023

Last sale price $490,000 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,982/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Mckinley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2023

HIGHEST AND BEST BY 5:00PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023. Move in ready light and bright luxury townhouse in mint condition offering 2000 sq. ft of finished living space on all three floors. Beautiful eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a good size island with lots of cabinet space and interior lighting. Walk-out to a private fenced backyard with deck and enjoy those summer barbeques. Beautiful & gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy living room with fire place, lots of storage, gas heating and for cooking, central air and three lovely bedrooms on the main floor. The finished lower level offers a family room and even space for a guest bed, play area, office and storage. Close to I-95, Merritt, 8 and 25 and a short walk to the train station. Walking distance to shopping, parks and schools. Nothing to do – just pack your bags and move in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hy Natarajan

Keller Williams Prestige Prop. License #RES.0795327 Listed on: 02/23/2023

Keller Williams Prestige Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandy Chang

Century 21 Scala Group License #RES.0816879

Century 21 Scala Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,918

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Townhome
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Deck
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Tomlinson Middle School
  • Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include grounds maintenance, trash pickup, snow removal, insurance
  • 4 Units
  • Castle Rock Community

Amenities

  • Public Transportation

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,918

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condo/Co-Op For Sale
  • Style: Townhouse
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1400
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1400
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 600
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • End Unit: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2244
  • Directions: Black Rock Turnpike to Castle Ave to #224
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Cooled, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 224

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Porch
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Paved, Assigned Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Snow Removal, Insurance
  • Complex Name: Castle Rock
  • Levels In Unit: 3
  • HOA Fees: 250
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No
  • Property Management Type: Professional-Off Site

Schools

  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • Middle School: Tomlinson
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: Res Condo C

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 6918
  • Total Assessed Value: 253960
  • Mil Rate Base: 27.240
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.240
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2302211

Multi Family

  • Total Num Of Units: 4

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • Middle Jr High School: Tomlinson
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2023
Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Civitano Diane
Bought by
Blake Derron S
Seller's Agent
Hy Natarajan
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Chang
Century 21 Scala Group
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.16%
Views
118
Current Estimated Value
$592,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$102,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$381,160
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$211,220

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2019
Closed on
May 15, 2019
Sold by
Toropov Igor
Bought by
Civitano Diane
Seller's Agent
Beth Williams
Preoh, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Angela Lepore
Michael Church
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2013
Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Hart Christopher and Hart Laura
Bought by
Toropov Igor
Seller's Agent
Robert Ward
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
David DuBret
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.53%
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2006
Sold by
Genereaux 3Rd Paul and Genereaux Christine E
Bought by
Hart Christopher and Hart Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2004
Sold by
Keogh Kenneth
Bought by
Mccovrk Christine E and Geneeva Paul
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
Blake Derron S $490,000 None Available
Blake Derron S $490,000 None Available
Civitano Diane $380,000 --
Civitano Diane $380,000 --
Toropov Igor $270,000 --
Toropov Igor $270,000 --
Hart Christopher $389,000 --
Hart Christopher $389,000 --
Mccovrk Christine E $349,900 --
Mccovrk Christine E $349,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blake Derron S $392,000
Closed Blake Derron S $392,000
Previous Owner Civitano Diane $323,000
Previous Owner Mccovrk Christine E $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/05/2023 05/05/23 Sold $490,000 +3.2% $245 / Sq Ft
04/14/2023 04/14/23 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2023 02/23/23 For Sale $475,000 +25.0% $238 / Sq Ft
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Sold $380,000 -4.8% $190 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/22/2019 04/22/19 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2019 02/21/19 For Sale $399,000 +47.8% $200 / Sq Ft
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Sold $270,000 -10.0% $135 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/20/2013 11/20/13 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2013 06/20/13 For Sale $300,000 -- $150 / 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 $7,210 $253,960 $0 $253,960
2024 $7,085 $253,960 $0 $253,960
2023 $6,986 $253,960 $0 $253,960
2022 $6,918 $253,960 $0 $253,960
2021 $6,852 $253,960 $0 $253,960
2020 $5,887 $219,730 $0 $219,730
2019 $5,887 $219,730 $0 $219,730
2018 $5,792 $219,730 $0 $219,730
2017 $5,673 $219,730 $0 $219,730
2016 $5,592 $219,730 $0 $219,730
2015 $5,464 $220,430 $0 $220,430
2014 $5,378 $220,430 $0 $220,430
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170552251

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000079-000223-000224