NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 Sturges Rd Fairfield, CT 06824

Estimated Value: $1,379,000 - $1,546,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,655 Sq Ft
$545/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,070,000 $403 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,488/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Riverfield Elementary School Rated A
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • 5-minute walk to L A Sturges Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

Magnificent renovation in the best area of one of the most desired walk to train and town neighborhoods. Sturges Park Perfection! Enjoy holiday caroling w/neighborhood friends, strolling to the train platform in minutes & walking into town for delicious dinners, shopping events, gazebo concerts, or just an afternoon coffee and making memories w/friends. Walk to the Ludlowe Middle/HS Campus or take the bus to Riverfield Elementary from your front step! Enjoy a comfortable life here w/award winning gardens/landscape as well as a beautiful custom stone pool that heats up in minutes for use most of the year w aesthetically pleasing fountain. Special master bedroom wing and a children's or guest room wing, make this pretty colonial, a unique one w/ this feature found in high end homes. High end finishes include custom millwork w/master bedroom raised panel design by well-known local designer, who's work can be seen through Southport/Sasco, Hi gloss european finishes on cabinets for a crisp long lasting look, marble tops on island & bathroom vanities, beautifully finished jacobean hardwood floors, new east terrace w/mahogany floors, and back mahogany porch w/columns w/perfect view of perfect yard w/meandering boxwoods to create garden feel. Swim in the pool or heat it up as a hot tub for extended use throughout the later half of the year or relax on the mahogany side private terrace & relax to the sounds of the fountain. THIS is the one you are waiting for....

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Magliocco

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0780269 Listed on: 10/30/2020

Higgins Group Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Doug Werner

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0720958

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,655 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Riverfield Elementary School
  • Roger Ludlowe Middle School
  • Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sturges Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,529

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sturges
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2655
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2255
  • Total Sq Ft: 2655
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Park, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4456
  • Directions: Mill Plain to Sturges Rd or Bronson Rd to Sturges Rd
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Basement Description: Full, Crawl Space, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level Laundry
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Lighting, Security System, Thermostat(s), Wired For Audio
  • Street Number Modifier: 279

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Stone, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Paved, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Gas on Gas, Hot Air, Hot Water, Radiant
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Riverfield
  • Middle School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2700
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Full, Fence - Privacy, Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 15529
  • Total Assessed Value: 579670
  • Mil Rate Base: 26.790
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.790
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 131025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Riverfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2020
Closed on
Jan 13, 2021
Sold by
Tague Donald S and Tague Patricia A
Bought by
Levinson Karin A
Seller's Agent
Christine Magliocco
Higgins Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Doug Werner
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,070,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-10.46%
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$1,445,815

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$375,815
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.41%
Original Mortgage
$856,000
Outstanding Balance
$772,679
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$630,987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1994
Sold by
Mckenna Peter R and Mckenna Deborah C
Bought by
Tague Donald C and Tague Patricia A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Levinson Karin A $1,070,000 None Available
Levinson Karin A $1,070,000 None Available
Tague Donald C $394,000 --
Tague Donald C $394,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Levinson Karin A $856,000
Closed Levinson Karin A $856,000
Previous Owner Mckerre Peter R $441,000
Previous Owner Mckerre Peter R $559,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Sold $1,070,000 -10.5% $403 / Sq Ft
11/28/2020 11/28/20 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2020 10/30/20 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $450 / 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
2024 $16,737 $599,900 $412,370 $187,530
2023 $16,503 $599,900 $412,370 $187,530
2022 $16,341 $599,900 $412,370 $187,530
2021 $16,185 $599,900 $412,370 $187,530
2020 $15,529 $579,670 $380,870 $198,800
2019 $15,529 $579,670 $380,870 $198,800
2018 $15,280 $579,670 $380,870 $198,800
2017 $14,967 $579,670 $380,870 $198,800
2016 $14,753 $579,670 $380,870 $198,800
2015 $14,309 $577,220 $400,960 $176,260
2014 $14,084 $577,220 $400,960 $176,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170351270

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000179-000000-000259