$605,000
SOLD OCT 1, 2025
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,446 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$418 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Howard

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

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Arcy Khan

BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes License #RES.0810429

BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes

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.
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • 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

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

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

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
Jul 31, 2025
Closed on
Oct 1, 2025
Sold by
Matos Ady and Matos Levis
Bought by
Anastasio Christina and Katz Steven
Seller's Agent
Christine Howard
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Arcy Khan
BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1%
Views
90

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%
Original Mortgage
$574,750
Outstanding Balance
$574,238
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$40,374

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2020
Closed on
Jul 28, 2020
Sold by
Schelmetic Anne
Bought by
Matos Ady and Matos Levis
Seller's Agent
Audrey L D Petschek
Blue Horse Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Santo Miletes
BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$375,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.67%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1993
Sold by
Schelmetic Elizabeth and Schelmetic Ronald A
Bought by
Schelmetic Anne and Schelmetic Gregg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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 $605,000 --
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 $574,750 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $315,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $14,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $105,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Sold $605,000 +1.0% $418 / Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Pending -- -- --
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 View Prior Sale
06/11/2020 06/11/20 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2020 06/10/20 For Sale $375,000 -- $175 / 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 $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

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24116005

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000128-000000-000275