131 South Benson Road

Closed 4/17/20
Closed 4/17/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$599,000
4 beds3,295 sqft

131 S Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1779Year Built
$182/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

In town and private! Value! Don't let the outside,which needs paint, fool you. Yes you will need some cash to renovate, but the NEIGHBORHOOD VALUES WARRANT IT! This is not a tear down. It's a treat for your eyes with a million dollar view of the OLD POST ROAD. Great HISTORY? Yes! The 2nd home burned by the British during the Revolution; then rebuilt in 1779. It was also a tavern, w/notable guests. It sits on South Benson Rd and OLD POST RD. It has been in the same family since the 1800s! AMAZING...In town and private! Value! Don't let the outside,which needs paint, fool you. Yes you will need some cash to renovate, but the NEIGHBORHOOD VALUES WARRANT IT! This is not a tear down. It's a treat for your eyes with a million dollar view of the OLD POST ROAD. Great HISTORY? Yes! The 2nd home burned by the British during the Revolution; then rebuilt in 1779. It was also a tavern, w/notable guests. It sits on South Benson Rd and OLD POST RD. It has been in the same family since the 1800s! AMAZING IN TOWN LOT with home with high ceilings, grand rooms, wide plank floors, many built-ins. AMPLE closet space. New 200 amp elec. service. Natural gas to the house. There were 8 fireplaces, 7 are exposed with beautiful mantles. With some repair and/or gas conversion all 8 may be able to be made operational. Finishable, walk up attic. Grand foyer & stairs. Spacious rooms & halls. This home most of features the original flavor of the period. So much history...original glass, doors, flooring, nooks, crannies, fine detail. A history lovers dream! A "blank slate" with many opportunities to incorporate history with the comforts of 2019. Stunning grounds: fully fenced, 0.44 acre yard, with stone columned pergola w/wisteria, rock garden, non-functionial outhouse and well. Lilacs, their aroma and pops of color, surround most of the fencing &lawn. Garage in back. Enclosed porch, tool rooms provide added space for baths, 1st floor MBR or larger EIK, without expanding footprint! No flood ins!
  • Listed by: Sherri A Steeneck 203.395.2737 sherri@steeneck.net • Higgins Group Real Estate
  • Listed by: Michael Dougherty 203.610.2772 mikecd1@hotmail.com • Higgins Group Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170213649
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Property Information for 131 South Benson Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $13,311 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Dirt Floor, Interior Access, Hatchway Access
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Neighborhood: Center
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Unpaved, Off Street Parking
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1779
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,166 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: House is on the North-Easterly corner of South Benson Rd and Old Post Road. Take Route 1/Post Rd to South Benson Rd., go to 1st stop sign, house is on left. Turn left and Park on Old Post Rd. Gravel driveway, but easiest to park on street.
  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.146214
  • Longitude: -73.24745
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $13,311

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Enclosed
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: washer, no dryer
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Laundry Hookup,Pantry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: white
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Gravel
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Masonry, Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 6507
  • Handicap Features: Hallways 36+ Inches Wide, Hard/Low Nap Floors
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1779
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3295
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Historic District, Corner Lot, Level Lot, Fence - Full
  • Parcel Number: 128138
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3295.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3295.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Public Records for 131 South Benson Road

Taxable Value

Land

$337,400

Additions

$113,540
Total$450,940

Tax Record

2025

$12,802 ($1,067 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,295 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,295 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,636 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

19,005 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1779

Year Renovated

1779

Zoning

A

County

GREATER BRIDGEPORT

APN

FFLD M:141 B:15

Schools near 131 South Benson Road

This home is within Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sherman School
Public - K to 5
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public - 9 to 12
Great Beginnings Montessori School
Private - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Sherman School
PublicK to 5

Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public9 to 12

Great Beginnings Montessori School
PrivatePK to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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