251 South Benson Road

Closed 4/18/18
Closed 4/18/18
The "Lighthouse". New construction from BII Builders. Just finished the home across the street - 244 South Benson. Just enough time to customize.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,340,000
5 beds3,600 sqft$372/sqft
251 S Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,147 sq ftLot Size
2018Year Built
$372/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Walk to beach with NO FLOOD INSURANCE - NOT IN FLOOD ZONE! Just down the street from beach, marina, park, and downtown Fairfield. The new BII Builder custom-designed home with front porch offers open floor plan including kitchen with huge center island open to the family room with views of the fireplace and wall of glass doors to rear patio and deep rear yard. Dining Room open to all. Private office with sliding barn door. Mudroom, pantry, closets and powder room on the 1st floor. Master bedroom...Walk to beach with NO FLOOD INSURANCE - NOT IN FLOOD ZONE! Just down the street from beach, marina, park, and downtown Fairfield. The new BII Builder custom-designed home with front porch offers open floor plan including kitchen with huge center island open to the family room with views of the fireplace and wall of glass doors to rear patio and deep rear yard. Dining Room open to all. Private office with sliding barn door. Mudroom, pantry, closets and powder room on the 1st floor. Master bedroom with WIC, marble full bath with shower + standing tub and TWO WALK IN CLOSETS at 11' x 11'. Three additional bedrooms on 2nd floor, all with access en suite. Finished third level with 5th sleeping quarters, full bath, WIC and large bonus room. Full basement - optional finishing. Expect all the hallmarks of BII Builders' homes: crown molding and custom stained hardwood floors throughout, choice of marbles, quartz, tile for kitchen and baths. Frameless shower doors, free-standing tub, coffered ceiling, specialty trim work details, prof appliances. Only a few steps to front door. Two car garage. Photos are from home just completed across the street. They have also built 376 South Benson, several homes on Fern Street, Rowland, and 109, 110, 91 Smith Street. Built also in Westport, Impeccable finishes, exemplary references and full one year warranty on construction. 9' ceilings, WIDE PLANK FLOORS, natural wood brackets on island, range hood and fireplace. Truly special home.
  • Listed by: Denise Walsh 203.650.1583 Denise.walsh@raveis.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/18/2018 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170043450

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

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Property Information for 251 South Benson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,805 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Old Post Road to South Benson. NOT IN FLOOD ZONE. FULL BASEMENT.
  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.14516
  • Longitude: -73.24548
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: $9,805
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Sidewalk, Underground Sprinkler
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Water Community, Beach Rights, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Gas on Gas, Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor,Island,Pantry
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.5
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.75
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 17.5
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,French Doors,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 16.25
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.5
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.75
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: TBD
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2400
  • New Construction Type: Under Construction
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Possible
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1120
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Dry, Cleared, Level Lot, Fence - Full
  • Parcel Number: 127993
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3600.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3600.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Tankless Hotwater
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer In Street
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 251 South Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601416909

$457,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601416909

$457,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 251 South Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand$288,050Additions$677,950Total$966,000
Tax Record2025$27,425 ($2,285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,585 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,585 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,146 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,018 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2017Year Renovated2017ZoningACountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNFFLD M:139 B:327

Schools near 251 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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