581 Riverside Drive

Closed 1/24/25
Closed 1/24/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,785,000
4 beds3,079 sqft$580/sqft
581 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT 06824
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.39 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$580/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully renovated & designer inspired Beach neighborhood home just around the corner from the beach & marina! Enjoy tranquil salt marsh views, expansive fenced property, refreshing pool & stone patio with pergola & firepit. This home is an entertaining oasis! Inside you'll find inviting an open floorplan with private living space as well. Spacious kitchen and dining area with many amenities including large center island, 48" gas range with grill & griddle, beverage fridge, ice maker, compactor...Beautifully renovated & designer inspired Beach neighborhood home just around the corner from the beach & marina! Enjoy tranquil salt marsh views, expansive fenced property, refreshing pool & stone patio with pergola & firepit. This home is an entertaining oasis! Inside you'll find inviting an open floorplan with private living space as well. Spacious kitchen and dining area with many amenities including large center island, 48" gas range with grill & griddle, beverage fridge, ice maker, compactor and more. Stunning living room with built-ins, shiplap ceiling & fireplace. Versatile 1st floor 5th bedroom or office with an adjacent full bath completes the main level. Light filled primary bedroom will inspire you with vaulted ceilings, private marsh front balcony, walk-in closets plus 2 additional closets and ensuite bath. 3 additional bedrooms finish off the upper level. Awesome bonus room with bathroom above the garage with more gorgeous salt marsh vistas, perfect for family room, office or bedroom. Enjoy this amazing location for viewing our 4th of July Fireworks! Nature enthusiasts will love the nearby Ash Creek estuary, featuring tranquil water views and scenic walking trails, picnic grills & playground. Nestled in a convenient beach area neighborhood, minutes to train, vibrant Fairfield town center & scenic Southport village. Walk to everything! Waterfront community 50 miles from NYC offering coastal charm, historic character, wonderful dinning, shopping & arts.

Listing Agent

  1. Katie O'Grady

    Katie O'Grady

    Listing Agent

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    P: (203) 913-7777

    M: (203) 913-7777

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Listing closed: 01/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24050737

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,700,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

Fairfield, CT

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Property Information for 581 Riverside Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,423 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Turney Rd to Riverside
  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.147423
  • Longitude: -73.23958
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: $15,423
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Water Community
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Compactor, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st Floor Laundry Room
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook,Wet Bar,Island,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Partial Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 237054E706B63240E0631401100A9CEE
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling,Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: Pink sconces in office
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3079
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 127029
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3079.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3079.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 581 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 24, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1550025802

$1,785,000

+3.3% / yr

May 31, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #160993017

$950,000

+18.8% / yr

Mar 14, 1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90963008

$231,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/24/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1550025802

$1,785,000

+3.3% / yr

05/31/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #160993017

$950,000

+18.8% / yr

03/14/1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90963008

$231,000

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

Public Records for 581 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$328,230Additions$224,560Total$552,790
Tax Record2025$15,694 ($1,308 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,079 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,079 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt759 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1937ZoningACountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNFFLD M:130 B:66

Schools near 581 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 581 Riverside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
$1,785,000
4
3,079
16,988
575 Riverside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
–
–
–
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5,000
583 Riverside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
$159,800
3
2.5
1,120
19,656
563 Riverside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
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3
1,630
9,583
24 Concord Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
$539,000
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1,198
7,405
611 Riverside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
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3
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