2486 Congress Street

Fairfield, CT 06824

$770,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,485 Sq. Ft.
$310 / Sq. Ft.
2,485
Sq. Ft.
$310
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enter through impressive stone pillars and iron gates and arrive at this beautifully landscaped, private property on 1.68 low maintenance, manicured acres in prestigious lower Greenfield Hill. Bucolic and sophisticated, this home is located only 7 minutes from the bustling downtown area & main train station, and is only a 60 min drive to NYC. A true Connecticut classic, this stone & clapboard Cape Cod style home is well designed & solidly built and features wonderful light, great flow, a flex floor...Enter through impressive stone pillars and iron gates and arrive at this beautifully landscaped, private property on 1.68 low maintenance, manicured acres in prestigious lower Greenfield Hill. Bucolic and sophisticated, this home is located only 7 minutes from the bustling downtown area & main train station, and is only a 60 min drive to NYC. A true Connecticut classic, this stone & clapboard Cape Cod style home is well designed & solidly built and features wonderful light, great flow, a flex floor plan, hardwood flooring & modern updates. The first floor features formal and informal rooms, including a large living room with a wood burning fireplace with new gas logs & a glass door to a private side patio great for entertaining and enjoying the beautiful grounds. The dining room is oversized and features hardwood flooring and raised paneling. The kitchen is sunny and updated with stainless steel appliances, a large dining area w/Vermont Casting stove, and walls of windows & French doors overlooking the expansive rear yard with patio w/stone walls surround. Also on the main floor is a large bedroom, family room or large home office with hardwood flooring, and a full bathroom. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms w/deep closets, a home office & full bathroom. The lower level features two large areas great for more entertaining space (or another office or home gym) & an oversized storage room w/built in work bench & laundry area. See expansive list of updates since purchase.

Listing Agent

  1. Veronica Monahan

    Veronica Monahan

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 2486 Congress Street

Basement Description
Full With Hatchway, Partially Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Liveable Space
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Greenfield Hill
Style
Cape Cod
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Veronica Monahan

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Meredith Cohen

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LISTING UPDATED: 06/23/2021 03:06 PM

Property Details for 2486 Congress Street

StatusClosed
MLS #170372234
Days on Market54
Taxes$10,095 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1953
Lot Size1.68 AC / 73,180 SF
CountyFairfield County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Veronica Monahan

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Meredith Cohen

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Building Information for 2486 Congress Street

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size1.68 AC / 73,180 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,043 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,202

Property Taxes

$841

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2486 Congress Street

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 44 to Congress Street; or Mill Plain Road to Burr Street - right on Congress. Home behind privacy gates. Please call Veronica for access 203 520-1568 when arriving and she will open the gates. OR PRESS BUZZER AT GATE.
  • Elementary School: Jennings
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Fairfield Warde
  • Latitude: 41.1948
  • Longitude: -73.27947
  • Middle Jr High School: Fairfield Woods
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $10,095
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Shed, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Gas on Gas, Radiator
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Den
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: French Doors,Gas Log Fireplace,Remodeled,Skylight,Tile Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Grey blue
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier & some garden statues - see form
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4019
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Description: See new 2021 field card for accurate number
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 500
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1783
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Full, Fence - Privacy, Fence - Stone, Fence - Wood, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 124706
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1985.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2485.0
  • Zoning: AA
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner
Unit 1
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 2
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 3
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 4
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 5
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 6
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 7
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 8
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 9
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189
Unit 10
  • Listing Key: DD71031362B9C17AE0531401100AD189

Property History for 2486 Congress Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 2486 Congress Street

Taxable ValueLand$232,400Additions$163,240Total$395,640
Tax Record2023$10,884 ($907 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,985 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,985 SqFtStories2Lot Size73,180 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningAACountyFAIRFIELDAPNFAIR M:118 B:39

Schools near 2486 Congress Street

This home is within Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Veronica Monahan

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