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$1,399,000   Price Analysis
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85 Old Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
6 bed 4 bath 4,227 SqFt ($330/SqFt)
0.92 acre lot. Built 1839
Listed 2024-03-13, Taxes $15,939
Ⓧ USDA Ineligible
due to price & location

near Fairfield

The House on the hill on one of Fairfield most sought-after streets.

* Sale Pending *

The Italianate style home dates to 1839 and offers all the period finishing of this eloquent time. The main home has 3452 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, three full baths, large open rooms and 5 fireplaces with 2 surrounded in marble. The home flows beautfully with hardwood floors though out and 9ft ceiling on the main level, sun filled windows with trim that go from floor to ceiling. The living room with fireplace, leaded glass bookcases and exquisite cast moldings around the ceiling. The showcase in the family room is the marble fireplace and floor to ceiling windows.

Enjoy memorable gatherings in the impressive dining room with elegant, raised panels and lovely built-ins with leaded glass doors. In the basement is the original Kitchen with cooking fireplace and smoker with large windows letting in natural light. The exterior of the home offers a front wrap-around porch to enjoy watching the seasons change over the expansive lawns. A second porch overlooks the backyard and garden. The exterior finishes are impressiv e with elaborate trims around the windows and doors and roof line. The carriage house offers a 3-room apartment with full bathroom and separate heating system and additional 775 sq. ft. of living space. This incredible property sits on .91 acres of land in a quarter acre zone. You are a short walk to the marina, beach, town and train station for all your enjoyment.


Presented by Tom Fitzpatrick at
Coldwell Banker Realty.
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Property MLS #24000442 from SMARTMLS

Bedrooms: 6
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 20 x 15
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 18
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 6 Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Bedroom 6 Level: Upper
Bedroom 1 Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 2 Features: Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 3 Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 4 Features: Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 5 Features: Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 6 Features: Wall/Wall Carpet

Total Rooms: 13
Living Room: 11 x 24
Den Dimensions: 10 x 15
Family Room Dimensions: 15 x 16
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 15
Den Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Den Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
Family Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Living Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage, Hatchway Access, Full With Hatchway

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4

Cable - Available

Gas Range
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer
Gas Dryer
Laundry Features: Location: On The second floor

Heating Features: Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Heat Type: Radiator, Steam
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Number of Fireplaces: 5
Water Heaters: 40 Gallon Tank

Dining Room Dimensions: 15 x 18
Dining Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen Features: Hardwood Floor
Kitchen Level: Upper
Kitchen/Dining Combo Dimensions: 14 x 14
Kitchen/Dining Combo Features: Eating Space
Kitchen/Dining Combo Level: Main

Porch-Wrap Around
Porch
Wrap Around Deck
Gutters
Guest House

Lot Description: Corner Lot, Sloping Lot, Historic District, Water View
Lot Size Acres: 0.92
Lot Size Square Feet: 40075

Driveway: Gravel
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Description: Detached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved
Parking Features: 5

Health Club
Library
Medical Facilities
Park
Private School(s)
Shopping/Mall
Walk to Bus Lines

Elementary School: Roger Sherman
High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Sherman School is a public elementary school located approximately 0.6 miles away.
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Roger Ludlowe Middle School is a public middle school located approximately 0.9 miles away.
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Fairfield Ludlowe High School is a public high school located approximately 1.1 miles away.
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Great Beginnings Montessori School is a private elementary school located approximately 0.5 miles away.
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Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Annual Tax Amount: 16097
Source Listing Status: Under Contract
County: Fairfield
Availability Date: 2024-03-13
Directions: Post rd. to Old Post road first home on the left.Corner of Old Post and Turney
Source Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Source Neighborhood: Beach
Zoning: A
Source System Name: C2C

YearAssessments
Building + Land
Total
Tax
2022$177,240 + $407,890
$585,130
$15,939
2021$177,240 + $407,890
$585,130
$15,787
2020$186,550 + $361,340
$547,890
$14,678
2019$186,550 + $361,340
$547,890
$14,678
2018$186,550 + $361,340
$547,890
$14,442
2017$186,550 + $361,340
$547,890
$14,147
2016$186,550 + $361,340
$547,890
$13,944
2015$209,370 + $377,720
$587,090
$14,554
2013$209,370 + $377,720
$587,090
$14,049
2006$263,270 + $431,200
$694,470
$11,577
2005$205,730 + $142,520
$348,250
$8,637
2004$205,730 + $142,520
$348,250
$8,149
2003$205,730 + $142,520
$348,250
$7,487

Listed 2024-03-13
$1,399,000
SMARTMLS

Total Square Feet Living: 4227
Year Built: 1839
Above Grade Finished Area: 4227
Attic: Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up, Attic YN: Y
Building Exterior Type: Clapboard
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Property Age: 185
House Style: Colonial, Antique
Total Area Sqft: 4227

Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
Water Source: Public Water Connected
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