$599,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM

Estimated payment $4,000/month

Total Views 46,681
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,446 Sq Ft
$414 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Patio
  • Osborn Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Garden

About This Home

Welcome to 261 Colony Street. Ideally located for convenient Fairfield living, this home offers a flexible layout and room to grow. The main level features two bedrooms and a full bath, along with an updated, eat-in kitchen that flows into the dining area and living room. The screened-in porch-perfect for morning coffee or quiet evenings. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedroom and there's also an extra landing space perfect to add a second bathroom. The partially finished lower level offers extra living space for a recreation room, gym, or media area, plus laundry and storage. Centrally located and just minutes away from Fairfield University, the train station, beaches, restaurants, and highways, this home is in a location that makes everyday living easy. With the recent updates already in place and plenty of potential for personal touches, 261 Colony Street is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy convenient living.

Listing Agent

Christine Howard

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0798049 Listed on: 07/31/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,830

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,446 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 126853

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,830

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: University
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1446
  • Total Sq Ft: 1446
  • Year Built: 1936
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: North Benson to Holland Hill, right on Fairview Avenue, left on Colony, house on your right, across from Home Street.
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1446
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 261

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Garden Area, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Description: Dry Level Lot Cleared
  • Zoning: B
  • Parcel #: 126853

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 8830
  • Total Assessed Value: 311010
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.39

MLS Schools

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

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,830 $311,010 $230,230 $80,780
2024 $8,677 $311,010 $230,230 $80,780
2023 $8,556 $311,010 $230,230 $80,780
2022 $8,472 $311,010 $230,230 $80,780
2021 $8,391 $311,010 $230,230 $80,780
2020 $7,346 $274,190 $189,070 $85,120
2019 $7,346 $274,190 $189,070 $85,120
2018 $7,228 $274,190 $189,070 $85,120
2017 $7,080 $274,190 $189,070 $85,120
2016 $6,978 $274,190 $189,070 $85,120
2015 $6,752 $272,370 $205,800 $66,570
2014 $6,646 $272,370 $205,800 $66,570
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $599,000 +59.7% $414 / Sq Ft
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Sold $375,000 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft
06/11/2020 06/11/20 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2020 06/10/20 For Sale $375,000 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $375,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $375,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 --
Warranty Deed $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $315,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $315,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $14,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $105,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24116005

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000128-000000-000275