738 North Benson Road

Closed 4/2/18
Closed 4/2/18
Well maintained 2 family home located directly across from Fairfield University
Sold
Last Sold Price
$550,000
5 beds1,976 sqft$278/sqft
738 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1916Year Built
$278/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Opportunity awaits the enterprising buyers who want to own and rent a portion of their purchase to supplement their income. This two family home is located directly across from Fairfield University and sits amongst much pricier SF homes. This would also be a prime investment for Ffld U families. Lovingly maintained and occupied by original family members for years. Comfortable space on the first floor with 2BR, full kitchen, LR or use it as a 1BR with an added room. Second and third floors boast...Opportunity awaits the enterprising buyers who want to own and rent a portion of their purchase to supplement their income. This two family home is located directly across from Fairfield University and sits amongst much pricier SF homes. This would also be a prime investment for Ffld U families. Lovingly maintained and occupied by original family members for years. Comfortable space on the first floor with 2BR, full kitchen, LR or use it as a 1BR with an added room. Second and third floors boast 3BR with 1.5 baths, full kitchen, living and dining rooms. Both kitchens open to the living areas. Separate furnaces and hot water heaters both new in Oct 2013. Spacious decks off the rear afford the residents a gorgeous view of the sweeping back lawn. A very deep lot gives this property incredible privacy! Room to run, throw a ball, set up soccer nets and badminton. 1st floor has stackable laundry. 2nd/3rd floor has laundry hook up in basement, along with plenty of storage for both units. Deep driveway offers plenty of parking. Amazing location, not only to university, but also walk to NYC train, town center, beaches, shops and access to public transportation.

Listing Agent

  1. Helene Daly

    Helene Daly

    Listing Agent

    Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

    P: (203) 913-4026

    CallText
Listing closed: 04/02/2018 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170044268

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

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Property Information for 738 North Benson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,386 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-Family / 2 Family
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Hatchway, Shared Basement, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Neighborhood: University
  • Style: Units on different Floors
  • Garage Parking Info: Paved, Driveway, Off Street Parking
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Guest Parking
  • Directions: Post Rd to North Benson. On right side going north, across from wooded area below Prep Rugby field. Between Holland Hill and Dill.
  • Elementary School: Osborn Hill
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.156956
  • Longitude: -73.251656
  • Middle Jr High School: Fairfield Woods
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Transportation, Walk to Bus Lines
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: $9,386
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Porch
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community, Beach Rights
Interior Features
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Home Automation: Appliances, Electric Outlet(s), Lock(s), Thermostat(s)
  • Laundry Room Info: Basement Hook-Up(s), Washer/Dryer Some Units
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st flr stackable/2nd flr hook up-bsmnt
  • Rooms Total: 10
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: brown
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3990
  • Handicap Features: Multiple Entries/Exits
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1976
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 128514
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1976.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1976.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant
  • Total Number of Units: 2
  • Total Rooms Multi Family: 10
Building Details
  • Unit Count: 2
Unit 1
  • Unit Appliances: Electric Range,Oven/Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Electric Dryer
  • Unit Entry Order: 1
  • Unit Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Modified Date: 01-28-2018
  • Unit Num Bedrms: 2
  • Unit Num Rooms: 4
  • Unit Occupied By: Vacant
Unit 2
  • Unit Appliances: Electric Range,Oven/Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
  • Unit Entry Order: 2
  • Unit Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Half Baths: 1
  • Unit Modified Date: 01-28-2018
  • Unit Num Bedrms: 3
  • Unit Num Rooms: 6
  • Unit Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 738 North Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #621337058

$550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #621337058

$550,000

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

Public Records for 738 North Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand$287,490Additions$114,170Total$401,660
Tax Record2025$11,403 ($950 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt818 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1916Year Renovated1916ZoningACountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNFFLD M:143 B:108

Schools near 738 North Benson Road

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

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Nearby home values

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This home: 738 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
$550,000
5
1,976
19,166
748 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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1.5
1,065
17,860
726 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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2.5
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756 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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16,117
784 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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