197 Eastlea Road

Closed 10/15/18
Closed 10/15/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$975,000
4 beds4,666 sqft$209/sqft
197 Eastlea Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.94 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
$209/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A place to love…bucolic country views everywhere you look. Come relax in this lovely and spacious Colonial, situated on 5 acres in desirable Greenfield Hill. Home has been beautifully maintained and updated by one owner for the past 22 years. Plenty of space and charm throughout, you’ll especially love the open Kitchen and Family room with cozy fireplace, built-ins and lots of natural light. This area flows into the Breakfast and 4-season Sun Room with wonderful views of the property, large bluestone...A place to love…bucolic country views everywhere you look. Come relax in this lovely and spacious Colonial, situated on 5 acres in desirable Greenfield Hill. Home has been beautifully maintained and updated by one owner for the past 22 years. Plenty of space and charm throughout, you’ll especially love the open Kitchen and Family room with cozy fireplace, built-ins and lots of natural light. This area flows into the Breakfast and 4-season Sun Room with wonderful views of the property, large bluestone patio and saltwater gunite pool. A nature lover’s delight, there’s even a tranquil pond in the distance. First floor also has an elegant Living Room with fireplace and built-ins, formal Dining, Butler’s Pantry and a large Master Bedroom with walk-in closet, dressing area and chic, updated bathroom. 2nd floor has three large bedrooms, all en-suite, one of them a potential 2nd master. A spacious and bright Rec/Playroom/Office is above the attached garage, perfect for so many uses! Basement is partially finished with a nice Exercise Room and plenty of storage. Home is energy-efficient with Geothermal heating & cooling so overall utility costs are noticeably lower. Close to the CT Audubon and Brett Woods Open Space, yet only six miles from the Fairfield train station and downtown restaurants and shopping, this is a family-friendly, walk-able neighborhood you’ll enjoy for years. The scenery in this part of Fairfield looks like it belongs in a calendar - don’t miss this one!
  • Listed by: Pam Foarde 203.256.3264 pamf@afahomes.com • William Raveis Real Estate
  • Listed by: Al Filippone 203.655.5358 afa@afahomes.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/15/2018 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170084653

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

193.5%

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Property Information for 197 Eastlea Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,021 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Partial With Hatchway, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Greenfield Hill
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Lot Size: 4.94 AC / 215,186 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Redding or Congress to Longmeadow, to Eastlea Rd. House is 1st on the right hand side. Public records show address as 197 Longmeadow, but house is actually on Eastlea Rd., first one on the right.
  • Elementary School: Burr
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Fairfield Warde
  • Latitude: 41.2027
  • Longitude: -73.30888
  • Middle Jr High School: Tomlinson
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: $22,021
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Heated, Salt Water, Gunite
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Heat Pump, Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Room Count: 15
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,French Doors,Gas Log Fireplace,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Skylight,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Skylight,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 15
  • Room Features: Skylight,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Parquet Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: French Doors,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Skylight,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Dressing Room,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Double-Sink,Stall Shower,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Yellow
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exclusions: See Inclusions/Exclusions
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 8174
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 290
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4960
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 129984
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4376.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4666.0
  • Zoning: AAA
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Geothermal Heat, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Geothermal
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Schools near 197 Eastlea Road

This home is within Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Burr Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Tomlinson Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Fairfield Warde High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Burr Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Tomlinson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fairfield Warde High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 197 Eastlea Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
$975,000
4
4,666
215,186
197 Longmeadow Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
$975,000
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5
4,960
215,186
259 Longmeadow Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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4
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149,411
193 Eastlea Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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88,427
77 Longmeadow Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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295,772
230 Longmeadow Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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5,174
90,604

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