511 Riverside Drive

Closed 6/21/21
Closed 6/21/21
Welcome Home to 511 Riverside Drive
Sold
Last Sold Price
$825,000
3 beds1,733 sqft
511 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT 06824
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$476/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Step inside and be prepared for a big surprise in this sought after Beach area expanded Cape, MUCH larger inside than appears from exterior. Stylish with amazing home improvements including: refinished hardwood floors, entire interior painted, new carpeting in basement, new tankless hot water heater, new first floor master en-suite with new master bath, new sliding barn door to expanded closet/mudroom, updated upstairs full bath, new windows purchased (new buyer to install), and updated closets ....Step inside and be prepared for a big surprise in this sought after Beach area expanded Cape, MUCH larger inside than appears from exterior. Stylish with amazing home improvements including: refinished hardwood floors, entire interior painted, new carpeting in basement, new tankless hot water heater, new first floor master en-suite with new master bath, new sliding barn door to expanded closet/mudroom, updated upstairs full bath, new windows purchased (new buyer to install), and updated closets . Set on an oversized .47 acre lot with views of the Tidal Marsh, this location is one of a kind. First floor offers family room with gorgeous built-ins, fireplace, wall of windows, and French doors to the deck, large chef's kitchen with island and coffee bar, master en-suite with full bath and walk-in closet, half bath, and living room with spacious closet/mudroom. Two generous sized bedrooms up each have abundant closet space and share a full bath. Finished basement allows for home office, playroom or exercise room. Detached garage at the end of a private driveway. Expansive back yard where you can watch the 4th of July Fireworks! Walk to Marina, Park, Jennings Beach, Downtown, Train, Restaurants, Schools and Library. This home shows like a dream, this is coastal living at its best!
  • Listed by: Jackie Davis 203.258.9912 jackie.davis@raveis.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170383726

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 511 Riverside Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,745 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,473 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: South Benson Road to Riverside Drive
  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.147987
  • Longitude: -73.238356
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $10,745
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 0
  • Rooms Total: 7
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Blue
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3034
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1733
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 127015
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1733.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1733.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • 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: Owner

Property History for 511 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465040875

$824,000

+16.8% / yr

Sep 6, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653211400

$625,000—
Sep 6, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1333594964

$625,000

+0.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465040875

$824,000

+16.8% / yr

09/06/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653211400

$625,000
09/06/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1333594964

$625,000

+0.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 511 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$343,770Additions$146,090Total$489,860
Tax Record2025$13,907 ($1,159 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,733 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,733 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt310 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1949ZoningACountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNFFLD M:130 B:49

Schools near 511 Riverside Drive

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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This home: 511 Riverside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
$825,000
3
1,733
20,473
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$270,000
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