NOT LISTED FOR SALE

971 Fairfield Beach Rd Fairfield, CT 06824

Fairfield Beach Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,112,106 - $2,969,000

3 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,939 Sq Ft
$900/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2024

Last sale price $2,550,000 $868 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,154/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Roger Sherman Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2024

Captivating panoramic views of Long Island Sound and the historic Penfield Lighthouse are the focal points of this dramatic direct waterfront home on the sandy shores of Fairfield Beach. Sunlight abounds throughout the spacious open floor plan creating the perfect ambience for relaxation and entertaining. The chef worthy kitchen features a large island and breakfast area complementing the breakfast bar which offers an inviting space for gathering friends & family. The adjacent den/office with dry bar & wine chiller provides for quiet enjoyment. A spacious pantry/mudroom/laundry room with a half bath features immediate access to the outdoor shower and the beach beyond. The formal Dining area flows into the sun-filled Great Room accentuated by a stone fireplace, beams and double walls of windows. Double sliders from the great room offer a seamless transition to the outdoor living spaces. A deck overlooking the private patio is framed with essential seagrass above the seawall is enhanced with stunning custom lighting, creating the perfect oasis for year round enjoyment at the water's edge. Gated steps provide convenient access to the beach. The primary bedroom boasts dual decks with sliders providing unobstructed water views, a luxurious bath, dressing room and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms complete the upper level, including a totally private guest bedroom with full bath over the attached two car garage which is accessed by separate stairs from the front Foyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ginny Fingelly

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0158311 Listed on: 04/10/2024

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

Paul Triantafel

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0687594

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Langford

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0384320

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned BD

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,939 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132699

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,205

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2939
  • Total Sq Ft: 2939
  • Year Built: 1928
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Reef To Fairfield Beach
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Mud Room/Laundry Room/Powder Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 971

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: L. I. Sound Frontage Beach
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Description: Water View
  • Elevation Certificate: Yes
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: BD
  • Parcel #: 132699

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 33205
  • Total Assessed Value: 1207010
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.51

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2024
Closed on
Jun 10, 2024
Sold by
Meriwether Ret and Meriwether
Bought by
971 Fairfield Beach Rd Ll
Seller's Agent
Ginny Fingelly
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Langford
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,745,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-7.1%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$2,644,527

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,527
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.93%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2022
Closed on
May 22, 2023
Sold by
Mullineaux Vincent
Bought by
Meriwether Edna P
Seller's Agent
Elise Larrabure
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Audrey Demetres
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,799,000
Sold Price
$2,524,253
Premium/Discount to List
-$274,747
-9.82%
Views
552

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,766,977
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2017
Closed on
Jun 5, 2018
Sold by
Clyne Mitchell I and Clyne Ruth
Bought by
Mullineaux Vincent
Seller's Agent
Anthony Gigliotti
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Raney
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,156,800
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2000
Sold by
Fitzgerald James W
Bought by
Clyne Mitchell I and Clyne Ruth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1995
Sold by
Pickrell Robert M
Bought by
Fitzgerald James W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1993
Sold by
Hultgren George W and Hultgren Jane C
Bought by
Pickrell Robert M and Pickrell Beverly A
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
971 Fairfield Beach Rd Ll $255,000 None Available
971 Fairfield Beach Rd Ll $255,000 None Available
971 Fairfield Beach Rd Ll $255,000 None Available
Meriwether Edna P $2,524,253 None Available
Meriwether Edna P $2,524,253 None Available
Meriwether Edna P $2,524,253 None Available
Mullineaux Vincent -- --
Clyne Mitchell I $1,095,000 --
Fitzgerald James W $597,200 --
Pickrell Robert M $565,000 --
Mullineaux Vincent -- --
Clyne Mitchell I $1,095,000 --
Fitzgerald James W $597,200 --
Pickrell Robert M $565,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open 971 Fairfield Beach Rd Ll $1,250,000
Previous Owner Meriwether Edna P $1,766,977
Previous Owner Mullineaux Vincent $1,200,000
Previous Owner Pickrell Robert M $1,156,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2024 06/14/24 Sold $2,550,000 -7.1% $868 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2024 04/10/24 For Sale $2,745,000 +8.7% $934 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Sold $2,524,253 -2.9% $859 / Sq Ft
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2023 03/02/23 Price Changed $2,599,000 -7.1% $884 / Sq Ft
03/02/2023 03/02/23 For Sale $2,799,000 +10.9% $952 / Sq Ft
02/14/2023 02/14/23 Off Market $2,524,253 -- --
10/06/2022 10/06/22 Price Changed $2,799,000 -5.1% $952 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Price Changed $2,950,000 0.0% $1,004 / Sq Ft
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Rented $17,275 -99.4% --
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/04/2022 08/04/22 For Sale $3,050,000 0.0% $1,038 / Sq Ft
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Price Changed $17,500 -10.3% $6 / Sq Ft
07/21/2022 07/21/22 For Rent $19,500 +11.4% --
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Rented $17,500 -12.5% --
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Under Contract -- -- --
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Price Changed $20,000 -24.5% $6 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Price Changed $26,500 -10.8% $8 / Sq Ft
06/27/2021 06/27/21 For Rent $29,700 0.0% --
06/01/2018 06/01/18 Sold $1,450,000 -3.0% $457 / Sq Ft
03/02/2018 03/02/18 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2017 10/27/17 Price Changed $1,495,000 -6.3% $471 / Sq Ft
10/02/2017 10/02/17 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $502 / 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 $34,267 $1,207,010 $885,500 $321,510
2024 $33,676 $1,207,010 $885,500 $321,510
2023 $33,205 $1,207,010 $885,500 $321,510
2022 $31,073 $1,140,720 $885,500 $255,220
2021 $30,777 $1,140,720 $885,500 $255,220
2020 $30,170 $1,126,160 $822,990 $303,170
2019 $30,170 $1,126,160 $822,990 $303,170
2018 $29,686 $1,126,160 $822,990 $303,170
2017 $29,077 $1,126,160 $822,990 $303,170
2016 $28,661 $1,126,160 $822,990 $303,170
2015 $32,792 $1,322,790 $1,084,650 $238,140
2014 $32,276 $1,322,790 $1,084,650 $238,140
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ginny Fingelly

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ginny Fingelly

    William Pitt

    (203) 610-0521

    7 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Ginny Fingelly
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  • Paul Triantafel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Paul Triantafel

    William Pitt

    (203) 209-0576

    7 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Paul Triantafel
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jodi Langford

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 733-8804

    3 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Jodi Langford
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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Elise Larrabure

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 257-6312

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Elise Larrabure
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Alex Chingas

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 451-0081

    1 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Alex Chingas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Audrey Demetres

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 644-2476

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Audrey Demetres
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24008551

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000184-000000-000039

Connecticut Fairfield County Fairfield 06824 Fairfield Beach

971 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT

This home is located at 971 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 since 10 April 2024 and is currently estimated at $2,644,527, approximately $899 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 971 Fairfield Beach 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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