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Sold for $750,000
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    196 Ellsworth Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    3beds
    1,454sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1918
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $750,700 Zestimate®
    $516/sqft
    $3,134 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $750,700

    $683,000 - $826,000

    $3,134/mo

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    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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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Steven T. Koleno (804)656-5007,

    Beycome of Connecticut 804-656-5007

    Bought with:

    Mary Beth Grasso, REB.0756442

    Keller Williams Realty

    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: $516/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $230,346
    • Annual tax amount: $10,009
    • Date on market: 7/16/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2026Sold$750,000+7.1%$516/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24192137 Report a problem
    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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Black Rock

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