$1,500,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2015

81 Birch Rd Fairfield, CT 06824

Fairfield Beach Neighborhood
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,410 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$440 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Roger Sherman Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of June 2023

Elegant, Beach Chic, Nantucket Style Colonial - this sophisticated home offers exceptionally detailed moldings & finishes. The open floor plan is perfect for easy family living & entertaining. With lots of large windows throughout, every room offers a fresh, bright feeling. Chef's EIK opens to great room-dining area & family room w/fplc, office w/custom built-ins, 4/5 bedrooms including lux master-suite w/2 walk-ins closets & spa-like bath, 3rd floor bonus room has full bth for flex space. The fenced in yard features lush landscaping, slate patios, fire pit & plenty of lawn for play. This thoughtfully designed residence is a quick walk to water's edge & downtown/train. A true delight! Any discernible buyer would be proud to call this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Seath

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0769961 Listed on: 05/06/2015

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcie Pajolek

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0763182

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,471

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,410 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic

Basement

  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Roger Sherman Elementary School
  • Roger Ludlowe Middle School
  • Ffld Ludlowe High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,471

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3410
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3410
  • Total Sq Ft: 3410
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Park, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5041
  • Directions: East Paulding or Fern to Birch
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Storage
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 81

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Middle School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Ffld Ludlowe

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2200
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Partial
  • Zoning: A

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 23471
  • Total Assessed Value: 961940
  • Mil Rate Total: 24.400
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 127843

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Ffld Ludlowe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2023
Closed on
Jun 8, 2023
Sold by
Dunleavy William B and Dunleavy Christine
Bought by
Santaniello Jessica L and Santaniello William J
Seller's Agent
Kate Cacciatore
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Raney
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,299,000
Sold Price
$2,299,000
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,299,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,256,141
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,354,477

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2019
Closed on
May 13, 2019
Sold by
Watson Gary W and Watson Barbara M
Bought by
Dunleavy William B and Dunleavy Christine
Seller's Agent
Todd David Miller
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kate Cacciatore
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,529,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,000
-8.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2015
Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Tengel Jeffrey and Tengel Mary
Bought by
Watson Gary and Watson Barbara
Seller's Agent
Susan Seath
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Marcie Pajolek
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2010
Sold by
Chaves Victor J
Bought by
Tengel Jeffrey J and Tengel Mark K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2004
Sold by
Cass Mary A
Bought by
Chaves Victor J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,299,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,299,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,500,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,500,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,550,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,550,000 --
Warranty Deed $608,000 --
Warranty Deed $608,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,299,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,299,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,120,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $2,595,000 +12.9% $739 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Sold $2,299,000 0.0% $646 / Sq Ft
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 For Sale $2,299,000 +64.2% $646 / Sq Ft
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Sold $1,400,000 -4.0% $399 / Sq Ft
06/03/2019 06/03/19 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Price Changed $1,459,000 -4.6% $416 / Sq Ft
02/07/2019 02/07/19 For Sale $1,529,000 +1.9% $436 / Sq Ft
07/08/2015 07/08/15 Sold $1,500,000 -6.0% $440 / Sq Ft
06/08/2015 06/08/15 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2015 05/06/15 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $468 / 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 $28,558 $1,005,900 $414,330 $591,570
2024 $27,160 $973,490 $414,330 $559,160
2023 $26,781 $973,490 $414,330 $559,160
2022 $26,518 $973,490 $414,330 $559,160
2021 $26,265 $973,490 $414,330 $559,160
2020 $26,972 $1,006,810 $382,620 $624,190
2019 $26,972 $1,006,810 $382,620 $624,190
2018 $26,540 $1,006,810 $382,620 $624,190
2017 $25,996 $1,006,810 $382,620 $624,190
2016 $25,623 $1,006,810 $382,620 $624,190
2015 $23,846 $961,940 $440,930 $521,010
2014 $23,471 $961,940 $440,930 $521,010
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kate Cacciatore

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kate Cacciatore

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (917) 952-1195

    22 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Kate Cacciatore
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  • Cindy Raney

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Cindy Raney

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 892-5134

    13 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Cindy Raney
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  • Todd David Miller

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Todd David Miller

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (866) 371-6468

    4 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Todd David Miller
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  • Susan Seath

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Susan Seath

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (203) 984-0143

    3 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Susan Seath
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  • Marcie Pajolek

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Marcie Pajolek

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 856-7744

    16 Total Sales

    Marcie Pajolek
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99103281

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000139-000000-000190-A000000

Connecticut Fairfield County Fairfield 06824 Fairfield Beach

81 Birch Rd, Fairfield, CT

This home is located at 81 Birch Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 and is currently priced at $1,500,000, approximately $439 per square foot. This property was built in 2008. 81 Birch Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Roger Sherman Elementary School, Roger Ludlowe Middle School, and Fairfield Ludlowe High School.

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