Rare opportunity to own an outstanding home in the heart of SOUTHPORT. Stunning, gracious and ideally situated on over ½ acre at the crest of a coveted village neighborhood street! Meticulously & beautifully renovated with high-end finishes & superb style. This home shines! Newly renovated kitchen with elegant quartzite counters, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Bosch appliances. Open floor plan flows to family room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, dining area, back staircase and beautiful views of the manicured property & outdoor living space. French doors lead to welcoming bluestone terrace, loggia, firepit & hot tub. Living room with fireplace & Dutch door to loggia, intimate study with coffered ceiling & built-ins, renovated powder room and mudroom complete the first floor. Primary suite features custom dressing room, private balcony and lux bath with steam shower, heated floors, soaking tub, dual vanities & automated shades. 2 additional bedrooms & a laundry room with vaulted ceiling complete the 2nd floor. 3rd floor offers 2 ensuite bedrooms with recently renovated baths. Finished lower level offers a bonus room with fireplace, hardwood floors & gym area. Many updates including new generator, furnace, AC, irrigation, RTI wi-fi audio visual system, to highlight a few. Enjoy a wonderful IN-TOWN LIVING lifestyle. Just a quick walk to Southport Village, train, market, shops, restaurants, gallery, scenic harbor, Pequot Yacht Club & Equinox gym. Waterfront community 50 miles from NYC .
Sold for $2,600,000
$2,600,000
181 Taintor Drive, Fairfield, CT 06890
5beds
3,911sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.61 Acres Lot
$3,014,300 Zestimate®
$665/sqft
$7,134 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,014,300
$2.77M - $3.29M
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Primary suiteBack staircaseSuperb styleHigh-end finishesPrivate balconyScenic harborNew generator
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Listed by:
Katie O'Grady & Consultants Team,
Katie O'Grady 203-913-7777,
Compass Connecticut, LLC 203-489-6499
Bought with:
Amanda Spatola, RES.0809813
Houlihan Lawrence
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170562162
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Gym
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Steam/Sauna
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Bookcases, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Third,Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Third,Upper
Dining room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Bookcases, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Rec play room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Zoned, Other, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Mud Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Sound System
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,911
- Total interior livable area: 3,911 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,659
- Finished area below ground: 252
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
- Spa features: Heated
- Waterfront features: Water Community, Beach Access, Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Features: Dry, Cleared, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 135095
- Zoning: R3
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Park, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Southport
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Southport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $665/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $815,780
- Annual tax amount: $22,442
- Date on market: 8/22/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2023 | Sold | $2,600,000+13.3%$665/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170562162 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+65.1%$587/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170562162 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2005 | Sold | $1,390,000+43.7%$355/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98233200 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2001 | Sold | $967,500+105.4%$247/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/1992 | Sold | $471,000$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,160 +1.8% | $815,780 |
| 2024 | $22,760 +1.4% | $815,780 |
| 2023 | $22,442 +1.9% | $815,780 +0.9% |
| 2022 | $22,031 +1% | $808,780 |
| 2021 | $21,821 -6.3% | $808,780 -7% |
| 2020 | $23,291 | $869,400 |
| 2019 | $23,291 +1.6% | $869,400 |
| 2018 | $22,917 +2.1% | $869,400 |
| 2017 | $22,448 +12.7% | $869,400 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $19,921 +1.6% | $803,600 |
| 2014 | $19,608 +2% | $803,600 |
| 2013 | $19,230 +6.5% | $803,600 |
| 2011 | $18,057 -3.3% | $803,600 -17.1% |
| 2010 | $18,669 +2% | $968,800 |
| 2009 | $18,310 +1.7% | $968,800 |
| 2008 | $18,000 +6.7% | $968,800 |
| 2007 | $16,867 +4.4% | $968,800 |
| 2006 | $16,150 +16.7% | $968,800 +73.6% |
| 2005 | $13,843 +6% | $558,180 |
| 2004 | $13,061 +8.8% | $558,180 |
| 2003 | $12,001 +25.4% | $558,180 +70.3% |
| 2001 | $9,572 +85.3% | $327,810 |
| 2000 | $5,166 -41% | $327,810 |
| 1999 | $8,753 | $327,810 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southport
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mill Hill SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Roger Ludlowe Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Fairfield Ludlowe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mill Hill
- Middle: Roger Ludlowe
- High: Fairfield Ludlowe
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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