488 Sturges Road

Closed 8/12/14
Closed 8/12/14
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Last Sold Price
$517,500
2 beds1,500 sqft$345/sqft
488 Sturges Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

Description

Charming, classic Cape Cod home loaded with potential for builders or renovators. Large beautiful .46 acres property located in desirable Sturges area across from Mill River; close to town, schools and train. Living room with fireplace and formal dining room both with French doors to screened porch. Den and half bath located on first floor. 2 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Deep lot with mature shade trees and 2 car garage with storage loft. Great investment opportunity!Charming, classic Cape Cod home loaded with potential for builders or renovators. Large beautiful .46 acres property located in desirable Sturges area across from Mill River; close to town, schools and train. Living room with fireplace and formal dining room both with French doors to screened porch. Den and half bath located on first floor. 2 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Deep lot with mature shade trees and 2 car garage with storage loft. Great investment opportunity!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/12/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laura Sydney • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (203) 610-3949 C: (203) 610-3949 lsydney@wpsir.com

Property Details for 488 Sturges Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
99071616
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$9,886 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1936
Lot Size
0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Sturges
Style
Cape Cod
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$600,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

Fairfield, CT

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2

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Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, James Millington

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Building Information for 488 Sturges Road

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

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Property Information for 488 Sturges Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Mill Plain Rd to Sturges Rd
  • Elementary School: Riverfield
  • High School: Ffld Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.150093
  • Longitude: -73.27157
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: $9,886
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Water Community
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: None
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Rooms Additional: Breezeway
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD5BC4E83F4A9766E0531401100ABA99
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Vinyl Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Vinyl Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Stone Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Stone Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Vertical Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5284
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2323
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 131065
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1500.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1500.0
  • Zoning: R2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 488 Sturges Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #433643820

$517,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #433643820

$517,500

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

Public Records for 488 Sturges Road

Taxable ValueLand$323,610Additions$153,580Total$477,190
Tax Record2025$13,547 ($1,129 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,323 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,323 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,687 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,130 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1936ZoningR2CountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNFFLD M:179 B:292

Schools near 488 Sturges Road

This home is within Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Riverfield School
Public - K to 5
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public - 9 to 12
Giant Steps Connecticut
Private - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riverfield School
PublicK to 5

Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public9 to 12

Giant Steps Connecticut
PrivateK 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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Nearby home values

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$517,500
2
1,500
20,037
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$785,000
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3,800
13,939
524 Sturges Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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3
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25,724
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