Nestled close to picturesque beaches, downtown with its award-winning restaurants, and Metro North trains, this charming home is a rare find, offered in as-is condition by the original family owner. A perfect canvas for those looking to create their dream beach area home, with ample potential to modernize and make it your own
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
196 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield, CT 06824
3beds
1,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$1,223,900 Zestimate®
$654/sqft
$4,979 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,223,900
$1.09M - $1.40M
$4,979/mo
Zestimate® history
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Picturesque beaches
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Stobie (203)218-5895,
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 203-255-2800
Bought with:
Dawn Theodorsen, RES.0834180
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24126283
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Level, In Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 131958
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Fairfield
- Subdivision: Beach
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $800,000-11.1%$654/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24126283 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Pending sale | $899,999$735/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24126283 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Contingent | $899,999$735/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #24126283 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,999$735/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24126283 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,622 +1.8% | $374,150 |
| 2024 | $10,439 +1.4% | $374,150 |
| 2023 | $10,293 +1% | $374,150 |
| 2022 | $10,192 +1% | $374,150 |
| 2021 | $10,095 +17.1% | $374,150 +16.2% |
| 2020 | $8,623 | $321,860 |
| 2019 | $8,623 +1.6% | $321,860 |
| 2018 | $8,484 +2.1% | $321,860 |
| 2017 | $8,310 +2.6% | $321,860 -1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,100 +1.6% | $326,760 |
| 2014 | $7,973 +2% | $326,760 |
| 2013 | $7,819 +6.5% | $326,760 |
| 2011 | $7,342 -8.3% | $326,760 -21.3% |
| 2010 | $8,006 +2% | $415,450 |
| 2009 | $7,852 +1.7% | $415,450 |
| 2008 | $7,719 +6.7% | $415,450 |
| 2007 | $7,233 +4.4% | $415,450 |
| 2006 | $6,926 +15.9% | $415,450 +72.4% |
| 2005 | $5,977 +6% | $241,010 |
| 2004 | $5,640 +8.8% | $241,010 |
| 2003 | $5,182 +52.1% | $241,010 +106.5% |
| 2001 | $3,407 +85.3% | $116,690 |
| 2000 | $1,839 -41% | $116,690 |
| 1999 | $3,116 | $116,690 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06824
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sherman SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Roger Ludlowe Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Fairfield Ludlowe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roger Sherman
- 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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