888 North Benson Road

Closed 6/1/20
Closed 6/1/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$665,000
4 beds2,601 sqft$256/sqft
888 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.51 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$256/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Tucked behind stone pillars, this expanded University cape will surprise & delight you! This sun-lit home features hardwood floors, crown molding & spacious rooms throughout, perfect for everyday living & entertaining. The eat-in kitchen shines with honed black granite counters, SS appliances, double ovens & custom cabinetry. With a breakfast nook, access to the mudroom & breathtaking views of the backyard, this space is sure to be the hub of the home. The multi-functional mudroom can double as an...Tucked behind stone pillars, this expanded University cape will surprise & delight you! This sun-lit home features hardwood floors, crown molding & spacious rooms throughout, perfect for everyday living & entertaining. The eat-in kitchen shines with honed black granite counters, SS appliances, double ovens & custom cabinetry. With a breakfast nook, access to the mudroom & breathtaking views of the backyard, this space is sure to be the hub of the home. The multi-functional mudroom can double as an office & has access to the one car garage & patio. Finishing the 1st floor is a renovated full bathroom & bedroom. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms (all w/ great closet space) & the second full bathroom. It doesn’t end there...the Lower Level is fully finished, perfect for a 2nd family room & includes a laundry area, half bath & plenty of storage space. The perfectly manicured backyard is a great place for entertaining...imagine dining al fresco on the bluestone patio, hosting parties, playing soccer & enjoying quiet nights around the fire pit. Cheer on the Stags, catch a show, or visit the art museum at Fairfield University, right across the street! Location, location, location! This home is mins to downtown Fairfield, Black Rock Tpke, shops, restaurants, beaches, schools, highways & 1.5 miles to the Fairfield train station - it's a commuter’s dream. Located in a desirable neighborhood, this home has everything you need to enjoy convenient University area living at its finest.

Listing Agents

  1. Shoshana Snyder

    Shoshana Snyder

    Alternative Listing Agent

    William Raveis Real Estate

    P: (203) 321-3502

    M: (203) 321-3502

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  • Listed by: Sarah Pritchard Provenzano 203.307.4562 • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/01/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170275224

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Shoshana Snyder; William Raveis Real Estate, Sarah Pritchard Provenzano

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Property Information for 888 North Benson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,659 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Neighborhood: University
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.51 AC / 22,215 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: North Benson Road; across from Fairfield University field
  • Elementary School: Osborn Hill
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.15891
  • Longitude: -73.25228
  • Middle Jr High School: Fairfield Woods
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $11,659
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Wall Unit, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Half Bath
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD6CC8EB827FCEF7E0531401100A34BB
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Stall Shower,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD6CC8EB827FCEF7E0531401100A34BB
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Gray
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exclusions: see inclusion/exclusion addendum
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4038
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 742
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1859
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 128523
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1859.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2601.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Other
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Property History for 888 North Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #669688048

$665,000—
May 20, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1381291574

$665,000

+0.6% / yr

Dec 3, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #985284230

$645,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #669688048

$665,000
05/20/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1381291574

$665,000

+0.6% / yr

12/03/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #985284230

$645,000

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

Public Records for 888 North Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand$296,660Additions$126,070Total$422,730
Tax Record2025$12,001 ($1,000 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,859 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,859 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt533 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningACountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNFFLD M:143 B:116

Schools near 888 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

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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