979 Galloping Hill Road

Closed 8/21/20
Closed 8/21/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$730,000
4 beds2,526 sqft$289/sqft
979 Galloping Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.05 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$289/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this inviting home with a private yard and a beautiful pool, in the Greenfield Hill neighborhood! There is a large family room with a gas fire place, a formal dinning room, a spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace, and a sunroom overlooking the backyard-get your friends and family, relax and enjoy. Hardwood floors are present throughout the house. The second floor holds a master suite with a private bathroom, three additional bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, and a laundry closet....Welcome to this inviting home with a private yard and a beautiful pool, in the Greenfield Hill neighborhood! There is a large family room with a gas fire place, a formal dinning room, a spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace, and a sunroom overlooking the backyard-get your friends and family, relax and enjoy. Hardwood floors are present throughout the house. The second floor holds a master suite with a private bathroom, three additional bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, and a laundry closet. The finished lower level has office space and a recreational room with a wood burning fireplace. There is a two car garage with a lot of storage space, in the attic above. Recent improvements and updates include: central air (2010), skylight (2011), furnace (2014), water heater (2014), renovated bath and powder room (2017), roof (2017), washing machine (2018), repainted bedrooms, and much more. Please stop by and see for yourself! Professional photos will be available 6/11/20
  • Listed by: Elvira Kovshov 203.434.4372 ekovshov@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 08/21/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170302693

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$849,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

99.8%

Fairfield, CT

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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Elvira Kovshov

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Amie Lindwall-Belile; William Raveis Real Estate, Al Filippone

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Property Information for 979 Galloping Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,240 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Greenfield Hill
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 1.05 AC / 45,738 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Brookside Dr. to Galloping Hill Rd. OR Congress St. to Surrey Ln. to Galloping Hill
  • Elementary School: Jennings
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Fairfield Warde
  • Latitude: 41.188786
  • Longitude: -73.27468
  • Middle Jr High School: Fairfield Woods
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $13,240
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Heated, Safety Fence, Vinyl
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community, Beach Rights
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Second floor
  • Room Count: 13
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Skylight,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5089
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2526
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial
  • Parcel Number: 124953
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2526.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2526.0
  • Zoning: AA
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water In Street
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 979 Galloping Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #676619014

$730,000

+2.2% / yr

Feb 29, 1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90964428

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #676619014

$730,000

+2.2% / yr

02/29/1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90964428

$425,000

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

Public Records for 979 Galloping Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$261,590Additions$232,540Total$494,130
Tax Record2025$14,028 ($1,169 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,526 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,526 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt171 SqFtStories2Lot Size45,738 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningAACountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNFFLD M:120 B:128

Schools near 979 Galloping Hill Road

This home is within Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jennings School
Public - K to 5
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Fairfield Warde High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jennings School
PublicK to 5

Fairfield Woods Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fairfield Warde High School
Public9 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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