Classic and traditional on the outside and surprisingly spacious on the inside, this University cape is freshly updated and is ready for its next owners. A sun-filled living room welcomes guests as it features a bay window and gleaming hardwood floors which extend throughout the home. A total of four bedrooms two on the main offering versatility for important first floor primary, dining and home office use and two on the upper with second full bath. Refreshed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, subway backsplash, two updated bathrooms are in move-in ready condition. A breezeway also serves as mud room and links the attached garage for all weather coverage. A full walk-out basement leads to a private patio and peaceful back yard. The generous sized lower level also includes a washer/dryer, extra refrigerator, workshop and space for a possible home gym and additional storage. Ideally located minutes from town, medical facilities, two train stations, award winning Fairfield schools, Fairfield University, shopping, Merritt and I-95. Agent is related to owner.
For sale
Price cut: $24K (10/30)
$575,000
438 High Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
4beds
1,142sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$504/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached garageSubway backsplashFull walk-out basementBay windowTwo updated bathroomsFour bedroomsGleaming hardwood floors
- 51 days
- 1,730
- 114
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bobbi Markowitz (203)209-3157,
Coldwell Banker Realty 203-254-7100
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24196770
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Breezeway, Laundry, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Mud Room
Features
- Smart Thermostat
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Heated,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,142
- Total interior livable area: 1,142 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,142
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 32" Minimum Door Widths
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Breezeway, Rain Gutters, Lighting
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Access
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 123976
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Basketball Court, Near Public Transport, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall
- Subdivision: University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $504/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $441,210
- Annual tax amount: $8,467
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4%$504/sqft |
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| 10/13/2026 | Price change | $599,000-4.8%$525/sqft |
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| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $629,000+63.4%$551/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listing removed | $4,000$4/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000+33.3%$4/sqft |
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| 9/12/2020 | Listing removed | $3,000$3/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #170331170 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 11/28/2005 | Sold | $385,000+65.3%$337/sqft |
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| 8/6/1999 | Sold | $232,900+37.8%$204/sqft |
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| 11/6/1991 | Sold | $169,000$148/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,476 +1.8% | $263,340 |
| 2024 | $7,347 +1.4% | $263,340 |
| 2023 | $7,244 +1% | $263,340 |
| 2022 | $7,173 +1% | $263,340 |
| 2021 | $7,105 +22% | $263,340 +21.1% |
| 2020 | $5,825 | $217,420 |
| 2019 | $5,825 +1.6% | $217,420 |
| 2018 | $5,731 +2.1% | $217,420 |
| 2017 | $5,614 +1.5% | $217,420 |
| 2016 | $5,533 | $217,420 |
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Neighborhood: 06824
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Holland Hill
- Middle: Fairfield Woods
- 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.




