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  • $700,000

    196 Ellsworth Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    3beds
    1,454sqft
    : 
    $4,825/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1918
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $481/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Full dry basementWindow-lined breakfast nookFully fenced yardTile baths
    Experience early 20th-century charm blended with modern luxury in Bridgeport's sought-after Black Rock neighborhood. This renovated 3-bed, 2-bath home has updated structural and mechanical systems ready for its next owner. Just a 2-minute walk to Ellsworth Field Park and the waterfront, with Black Rock's shops, restaurants, and pubs nearby. Walkable to Fairfield-Black Rock Station (1.5 mi)-convenient for commuters. Premium Upgrades & Major Systems Move right in-the heavy lifting is done: * Brand new roof (2026) * Brand new gas furnace (2026) with central air * New water heater (2025) * Durable Hardie Board fiber cement siding * Wide plank flooring throughout first floor, tile baths, alarm system & more Exquisite Interior Spaces * Bright chef's kitchen with top-tier finishes and ample counter space, flowing into a window-lined breakfast nook * Formal dining room opens to a spacious living area with a Shaker-style cast iron wood stove for New England winters. Original chestnut trim and stained-glass sidelights in the vestibule * Versatile back room-for home office, playroom, or guest space Outdoor & Extra Features * 8,712 SF lot, fully fenced yard, deck, and private patio for summer BBQs. Entrance framed by a native pollinator garden. Front porch with mahogany flooring * Rare 2-car garage plus a full dry basement * Monitored alarm system * Dedicated workshop space for projects, hobbies, or storage A professional CMA completed July 2026 supports this list
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    Listed by:

    Steven T. Koleno (804)656-5007,

    Beycome of Connecticut 804-656-5007

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24192137MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Forced Air, No Fuel
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Convection Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
      Features
      • Wired for Data, Open Floorplan
      • Basement: Full
      • Attic: Access Via Hatch
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,454
      • Total interior livable area: 1,454 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,454

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 11501
      • Zoning: RB

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Clapboard, HardiPlank Type
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1918

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Bridgeport

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $481/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $230,346
      • Annual tax amount: $10,009
      • Date on market: 7/16/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/20/2026Pending sale$700,000$481/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24192137 Report a problem
        7/16/2026Listed for sale$700,000+233.3%$481/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24192137 Report a problem
        4/1/2002Sold$210,000+114.3%$144/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #98117829 Report a problem
        12/6/1996Sold$98,000$67/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #96026378 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$10,009 $230,346
        2024$10,009 $230,346
        2023$10,009 $230,346
        2022$10,009 $230,346
        2021$10,009 -2.2%$230,346 +21.5%
        2020$10,239 $189,650
        2019$10,239 -0.7%$189,650
        2018$10,311 $189,650
        2017$10,311 $189,650
        2016$10,311 +11.7%$189,650 -13.3%
        2015$9,234 $218,820
        2014$9,234 +0.8%$218,820
        2013$9,158 +1.8%$218,820
        2012$8,996 +3.7%$218,820
        2011$8,674 $218,820
        2010$8,674 +2.3%$218,820
        2009$8,477 +21%$218,820 +39.2%
        2008$7,006 +4%$157,150
        2007$6,739 +1.4%$157,150
        2006$6,644 +8.4%$157,150
        2004$6,127 +15%$157,150 +62.8%
        2003$5,328 -15.1%$96,530
        2001$6,274 +89.5%$96,530 +89.5%
        2000$3,311 +0.1%$50,939 +0.1%
        1999$3,309 $50,900
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Black Rock

        Getting around

        77 / 100
        Very Walkable
        42 / 100
        Some Transit
        60 / 100
        Bikeable

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