A little slice of Vermont in Fairfield! This expanded antique is truly exceptional,offering a private country feel just minutes from all the amenities of Fairfield.Pull into the circular drive with stone wall and you are transported!The family room is a true retreat; you will be captivated by the gleaming wide plank floors,large fireplace with wood stove, beams and slider with gorgeous backyard views.Kitchen and dining room are open beautifully for entertaining with ease.There is a 1st fl full bath and office (or 5th bedrm opt) Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, plus updated hall bath w steam shower.One bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, another has a gas log fire-place,sitting area and WIC.The primary suite has a WIC, a slider to the backyard and updated bath with soaking tub and sep shower.The 4th bedroom is on the 3rd floor with plenty of windows and treehouse like views.The multicar garage is a standout:added in 2016 it is fit for an auto enthusiast, hobbyist, or craftsman.It is heated and cooled, has a roughed in bath, and offers a full second floor with endless possibilities.The 1.79 acre lot is idyllic. It offers a separate shed for equipment, a toolshed with workbenches, electricity and woodstove, and a woodshed. The home is heated by nat gas or opt for the outdoor woodburning boiler system for sustainable, eco-friendly heat! Whole house generator. A very special property and just 2 min to the Merritt and Black Rock Tpk,15 min to Fairfield Center, MetroNorth, shopping and dining
Sold for $1,000,000
$1,000,000
2492 Congress Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
4beds
2,273sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
1.79 Acres Lot
$1,200,900 Zestimate®
$440/sqft
$6,896 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,200,900
$1.07M - $1.36M
$6,896/mo
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Soaking tubSeparate shed for equipmentToolshed with workbenchesGleaming wide plank floorsGorgeous backyard viewsVaulted ceilingSitting area
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Listed by:
Tracie and Vicki Team AFA at William Raveis Real Estate,
Tracie Rigione (203)414-4232,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-255-6841,
Co-Listing Agent: Vicki Ihlefeld 203-414-6325,
William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with:
Michael Jabick, RES.0803536
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24136797
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Gas Log Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Parquet Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Third,Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Steam/Sauna
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Wood Stove, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Solar, Wood
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Wired for Data, Central Vacuum
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Storage,Partially Finished,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,273
- Total interior livable area: 2,273 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,273
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Tandem, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Unpaved, Garage Door Opener, Private, Circular Driveway, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 1.79 Acres
- Features: Wetlands, Rocky, Level, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 124707
- Zoning: AA
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Fairfield
- Subdivision: Greenfield Hill
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Pending sale | $859,000-14.1%$378/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24136797 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $1,000,000+16.4%$440/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24136797 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $859,000+56.2%$378/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24136797 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2004 | Sold | $550,000$242/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,120 +1.8% | $462,140 |
| 2024 | $12,894 +1.4% | $462,140 |
| 2023 | $12,713 +1% | $462,140 |
| 2022 | $12,589 +1% | $462,140 |
| 2021 | $12,469 +10.9% | $462,140 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $11,246 | $419,790 |
| 2019 | $11,246 +1.6% | $419,790 |
| 2018 | $11,066 +2.1% | $419,790 |
| 2017 | $10,839 +6.1% | $419,790 +1.9% |
| 2015 | $10,217 +1.6% | $412,160 |
| 2014 | $10,057 +0.9% | $412,160 -1.1% |
| 2013 | $9,972 +6.5% | $416,710 |
| 2011 | $9,363 +4.6% | $416,710 -10.3% |
| 2010 | $8,953 +2% | $464,590 |
| 2009 | $8,781 +1.7% | $464,590 |
| 2008 | $8,632 +6.7% | $464,590 |
| 2007 | $8,089 +4.4% | $464,590 |
| 2006 | $7,745 +0.3% | $464,590 +49.1% |
| 2005 | $7,725 +6% | $311,500 |
| 2004 | $7,289 +8.8% | $311,500 |
| 2003 | $6,697 +9.9% | $311,500 +49.3% |
| 2001 | $6,093 +85.3% | $208,670 |
| 2000 | $3,289 -41% | $208,670 |
| 1999 | $5,571 | $208,670 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Murray
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Jennings SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Fairfield Woods Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Fairfield Warde High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jennings
- Middle: Fairfield Woods
- High: Fairfield Warde
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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