NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Benton St Fairfield, CT 06825

Tunxis Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $547,000 - $595,689

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,217 Sq Ft
$463/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $345,000 $283 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,581/month

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Mud Room
  • Mckinley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2020

Nothing to do but move in and enjoy! Picture perfect - Don't miss this 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath charmer. BONUS HUGE DETACHED WORKSHOP with heat and A/C! Just a short walk to the Metro station and convenient to everything - schools, shopping, dining, parks & commuting. Updated white kitchen, pantry and mudroom. New hot water heater, newer roof, windows and siding. Experience all that Fairfield has to offer. Light & bright with hardwood floors throughout first and second floors. Three generous bedrooms with vintage wide moldings. Ring doorbell security system. Picture perfect front porch. Fenced in back yard perfect for entertaining, playing and gardening. 2 -3 Car covered parking, storage/potting shed and huge (15' x 36') WORKSHOP or detached garage with heating, A/C with second floor for additional storage - endless possibilities or perfect for a tradesman, car enthusiast or hobbyist.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Walsh

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0761852 Listed on: 03/11/2020

William Raveis Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Christine McKinney

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0805197

Last Buyer's Agent

T.R. Durkin

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0200110

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,419

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,217 Sq Ft Home
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,419

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Tunxis Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1217
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1217
  • Total Sq Ft: 1217
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Public Transportation
  • Remarks Public Addendum: What we love & will miss about our home: 1. Proximity to highway, train, and town amenities. 2. Sturdiness/structure of the house- main reason we bought it. We have only had to do cosmetic updates. 3. Character of the house - 1918 4. Outbuildings h
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2374
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2020
  • Directions: Black Rock Turnpike to Benton Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Hatchway Access, Storage
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 42

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Lighting, Porch
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block, Masonry
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Carport
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Radiator, Steam
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1500
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Full
  • Zoning: C

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 6419
  • Total Assessed Value: 239610
  • Mil Rate Base: 26.790
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.790
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 123734

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2020
Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
Cathcart Justin B and Cathcart Emily M
Bought by
Horstmann Daniel J and Wilson Colleen E
Seller's Agent
Denise Walsh
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
T.R. Durkin
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.17%
Current Estimated Value
$562,922

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$217,922
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.89%
Original Mortgage
$327,750
Outstanding Balance
$291,166
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$271,756

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2016
Sold by
Cathcart Emily M
Bought by
Cathcart Emily M and Cathcart Justin B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,067
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2010
Sold by
Sontag John A and Sontag Beatrice M
Bought by
Brewster Emily M and Cathart Justin B
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Horstmann Daniel J $345,000 None Available
Horstmann Daniel J $345,000 None Available
Cathcart Emily M -- --
Cathcart Emily M -- --
Brewster Emily M $295,000 --
Brewster Emily M $295,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Horstmann Daniel J $327,750
Closed Horstmann Daniel J $327,750
Previous Owner Brewster Emily M $274,067
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $345,000 -1.1% $283 / Sq Ft
07/03/2020 07/03/20 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Price Changed $349,000 -1.7% $287 / Sq Ft
05/04/2020 05/04/20 Price Changed $354,999 -1.4% $292 / Sq Ft
03/11/2020 03/11/20 For Sale $360,000 -- $296 / 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 $7,158 $252,140 $176,260 $75,880
2024 $7,035 $252,140 $176,260 $75,880
2023 $6,936 $252,140 $176,260 $75,880
2022 $6,868 $252,140 $176,260 $75,880
2021 $6,803 $252,140 $176,260 $75,880
2020 $6,419 $239,610 $166,950 $72,660
2019 $6,419 $239,610 $166,950 $72,660
2018 $6,316 $239,610 $166,950 $72,660
2017 $6,187 $239,610 $166,950 $72,660
2016 $6,098 $239,610 $166,950 $72,660
2015 $5,484 $221,200 $154,350 $66,850
2014 $5,397 $221,200 $154,350 $66,850
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Denise Walsh

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Denise Walsh

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 650-1583

    1 in this area

    231 Total Sales

    Denise Walsh
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  • Christine McKinney

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Christine McKinney

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 259-7653

    28 Total Sales

    Christine McKinney
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  • T.R. Durkin

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    T.R. Durkin

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 220-8333

    59 Total Sales

    T.R. Durkin
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170279055

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000079-000000-000275

Connecticut Fairfield County Fairfield 06824 Tunxis Hill

42 Benton St, Fairfield, CT

This home is located at 42 Benton St, Fairfield, CT 06825 since 11 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $562,922, approximately $462 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 42 Benton St is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Mckinley Elementary School, Tomlinson Middle School, and Fairfield Warde High School.

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