261 Colony Street

Closed 10/1/25
Closed 10/1/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$605,000
4 beds1,446 sqft

261 Colony St, Fairfield, CT 06824

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1936Year Built
$418/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 261 Colony Street. Ideally located for convenient Fairfield living, this home offers a flexible layout and room to grow. The main level features two bedrooms and a full bath, along with an updated, eat-in kitchen that flows into the dining area and living room. The screened-in porch-perfect for morning coffee or quiet evenings. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedroom and there's also an extra landing space perfect to add a second bathroom. The partially finished lower level offers extra...Welcome to 261 Colony Street. Ideally located for convenient Fairfield living, this home offers a flexible layout and room to grow. The main level features two bedrooms and a full bath, along with an updated, eat-in kitchen that flows into the dining area and living room. The screened-in porch-perfect for morning coffee or quiet evenings. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedroom and there's also an extra landing space perfect to add a second bathroom. The partially finished lower level offers extra living space for a recreation room, gym, or media area, plus laundry and storage. Centrally located and just minutes away from Fairfield University, the train station, beaches, restaurants, and highways, this home is in a location that makes everyday living easy. With the recent updates already in place and plenty of potential for personal touches, 261 Colony Street is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy convenient living.
  • Listed by: Christine Howard 646.239.5676 christine.howard@raveis.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24116005
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Median sold price

$520,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

103.1%

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Property Information for 261 Colony Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,830 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Expected Active Date: 08-07-2025
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Neighborhood: University
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 08-07-2025

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: North Benson to Holland Hill, right on Fairview Avenue, left on Colony, house on your right, across from Home Street.
  • Elementary School: Osborn Hill
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.156237
  • Longitude: -73.247559
  • Middle Jr High School: Fairfield Woods
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $8,830

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Garden Area, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 3B3E45DB7108322AE063E201100AD20A
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 3B3E45DB7108322AE063E201100AD20A
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: Green
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1446
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Cleared
  • Parcel Number: 126853
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1446.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1446.0
  • Zoning: B
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Domestic
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 261 Colony Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1917289320

$605,000

+9.7% / yr

Jul 28, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675108916

$375,000—
Jul 28, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1393166761

$375,000

+3.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1917289320

$605,000

+9.7% / yr

07/28/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675108916

$375,000
07/28/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1393166761

$375,000

+3.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 261 Colony Street

Taxable Value

Land

$230,230

Additions

$80,780
Total$311,010

Tax Record

2025

$8,830 ($736 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,446 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,446 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

593 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

7,500 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1936

Year Renovated

1936

Zoning

B

County

GREATER BRIDGEPORT

APN

FFLD M:128 B:275

Schools near 261 Colony Street

This home is within Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Osborn Hill School
Public - K to 5
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fairfield College Preparatory
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Osborn Hill School
PublicK to 5

Fairfield Woods Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public9 to 12

Fairfield College Preparatory
Private9 to 12

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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This home: 261 Colony Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
$605,000
4
1,446
7,405
251 Colony Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
$656,000
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4,791
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4,791
239 Colony Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
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1,519
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