225 Deforest Avenue

Closed 10/21/22
Closed 10/21/22
Front of Home
Sold
Last Sold Price
$190,000
4 beds1,565 sqft
225 Deforest Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$121/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Back on the market a solid Colonial style home located on the Bridgeport/Stratford line on the East Side with easy commute to I-95 and Metro North. A few perks, walking distance to the LI Sound, a park and newly renovated Newfield Branch library. The 1500+ sq. ft. needs TLC and is a handyman's special but, priced to sell "as is" without any contingencies. The property offers three levels of living with a few bonuses; full size walk-up attic could be used as a gym and office combo etc., enclosed laundry...Back on the market a solid Colonial style home located on the Bridgeport/Stratford line on the East Side with easy commute to I-95 and Metro North. A few perks, walking distance to the LI Sound, a park and newly renovated Newfield Branch library. The 1500+ sq. ft. needs TLC and is a handyman's special but, priced to sell "as is" without any contingencies. The property offers three levels of living with a few bonuses; full size walk-up attic could be used as a gym and office combo etc., enclosed laundry room behind the kitchen and enclosed porch with windows on the front of the house. The main level has formal living and dining room, half bath and a good size eat-in-kitchen. Second level has a full bathroom, master bedroom with walk-in closet and two additional bedrooms. The front and backyard are fenced in and has a deck. There's a shared driveway with a one car garage and finished basement. Schedule a showing, bring your imagination and make this your next home.
  • Listed by: Sandra D Carmichael 203.258.4234 scarmichael@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty Prtnrs.
Listing closed: 10/21/2022 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170510370

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Sold By KW Legacy Partners, Ingrid Polanco; KW Legacy Partners, Lisa Antrum

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Property Information for 225 Deforest Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,511 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Neighborhood: East End
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: I95 South, Exit 29, Seaview Ave. toward CT-130/Stratford Ave., Deforest Ave. on the left.
  • Elementary School: Dunbar
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • High School: Warren Harding
  • Latitude: 41.170513
  • Longitude: -73.16777
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Commuter Bus, Library, Park, Public Transportation, Walk to Bus Lines
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $4,511
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch-Enclosed, Sidewalk
  • Waterfront Description: L. I. Sound Frontage, Beach, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Humidifier, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Enclosed porch next to kitchen
  • Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: On 3rd Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: On 3rd Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Baby Blue
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Shared
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exclusions: None
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2902
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1565
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: In Flood Zone
  • Parcel Number: 13370
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1565.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1565.0
  • Zoning: RBB
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Assess Description: N/A
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Public Records for 225 Deforest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$28,500Additions$82,890Total$111,390
Tax Record2025$4,840 ($403 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,565 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,565 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt626 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,267 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningRBBCountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNBDPT M:23 B:611 L:11

Schools near 225 Deforest Avenue

This home is within Bridgeport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Public - PK to 8
Harding High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bridgeport Military Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Classical Studies Academy
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
PublicPK to 8

Harding High School
Public9 to 12

Bridgeport Military Academy
Public9 to 12

Classical Studies Academy
PublicPK to 8

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