The Ultimate East Coast Sanctuary-Where Privacy Meets Pinnacle Luxury. Surrounded by high stone walls, a fortress of modern architecture is engineered for the world's most discerning icons who demand seclusion with proximity to NYC. This 38.91-acre compound ,is the mid century former home of Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music. Restored and expanded to incorporate 7 bedrooms and 7 full baths, with views over the open landscaped property. Lofty ceilings and glass walls are perfect for an art collector. Separate wings radiate off the main rooms. The screening room, Moroccan lounge, and a guest wing allow for A-list entertaining. The barn w/ kitchen, bath, and pro grade gym, the pool, and a paddle court make this an ideal athlete's compound. Stone cottage has staff quarters. Main residence 9129 sq ft. Barn 2400 sq ft., Guest House 2800 approx. Total 14,329 sq ft. Whole property generator. Solar and geothermal systems. Water filtration system. Two laundries. Slate roof. Heated parking. Dog washing station. Wine room. Orchard. This offering encompasses three lots: 4800 Congress St consists of main residence, 10.92 acres, office pavilion, pool/barn pool house and heated paddle court. 4900 Congress St consists of stone guesthouse on 25.87 acres with fields, meadows and pond. 5010 Congress St is open land: 2.12 acres with potential for barn or tennis courts and tennis pavilion. Equestrian use potential for entire property. All measurements approximate.
For sale
Price cut: $3M (5/14)
$15,000,000
4800 Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06824
7beds
9,129sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
36.8 Acres Lot
$11,108,500 Zestimate®
$1,643/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone cottageLofty ceilingsHigh stone wallsGlass wallsGuest wingWine roomScreening room
- 371 days |
- 1,443 |
- 51 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leslie Razook 203-918-4452,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc.,MLS#: 123128
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Pantry, Central Vacuum
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,129
- Total interior livable area: 9,129 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
Lot
- Size: 36.8 Acres
- Features: Level, Stone Wall
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Pool House, Studio
- Parcel number: 167 1
- Zoning: OT - Out of Town
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Clapboard
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1965
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,643/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,673,230
- Annual tax amount: $74,583
- Date on market: 6/27/2025
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, All Kitchen Applncs
Estimated market value
$11,108,500
$10.44M - $11.78M
$7,490/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $12,000,000-20%$1,314/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $15,000,000+408.5%$1,643/sqft |
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| 2/22/2018 | Sold | $2,950,000-9.2%$323/sqft |
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| 1/11/2018 | Pending sale | $3,249,000+35.4%$356/sqft |
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| 10/11/2017 | Price change | $2,399,000-26.2%$263/sqft |
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| 9/29/2017 | Price change | $3,249,000-4.3%$356/sqft |
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| 5/3/2017 | Price change | $3,395,000+21.5%$372/sqft |
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| 2/28/2017 | Price change | $2,795,000-22.3%$306/sqft |
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| 2/15/2017 | Price change | $3,595,000-7.7%$394/sqft |
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| 12/29/2016 | Price change | $3,895,000+34.5%$427/sqft |
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| 9/14/2016 | Price change | $2,895,000-40.9%$317/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport-Riverside Office #99159740 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $4,895,000+138.8%$536/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport-Riverside Office #99139300 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/1999 | Sold | $2,050,000+2.5%$225/sqft |
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| 6/8/1999 | Sold | $2,000,000-18.7%$219/sqft |
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| 9/29/1994 | Sold | $2,460,000$269/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,893 +1.8% | $2,673,230 |
| 2024 | $74,583 +1.4% | $2,673,230 |
| 2023 | $73,541 +6.3% | $2,673,230 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $69,169 +3.9% | $2,539,250 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $66,596 -0.9% | $2,468,340 -1.6% |
| 2020 | $67,216 +28.2% | $2,509,010 +28.2% |
| 2019 | $52,415 +1.6% | $1,956,500 |
| 2018 | $51,573 +2.1% | $1,956,500 |
| 2017 | $50,517 -18.6% | $1,956,500 -21.8% |
| 2015 | $62,040 -9.2% | $2,502,640 -10.6% |
| 2014 | $68,320 -17.2% | $2,800,000 -18.8% |
| 2013 | $82,469 +6.5% | $3,446,240 |
| 2011 | $77,437 +45.3% | $3,446,240 +24.6% |
| 2010 | $53,282 +2% | $2,765,000 |
| 2009 | $52,259 -17.3% | $2,765,000 -18.7% |
| 2008 | $63,170 +6.7% | $3,399,900 |
| 2007 | $59,192 +4.4% | $3,399,900 |
| 2006 | $56,676 +12.4% | $3,399,900 +67.2% |
| 2005 | $50,415 +6% | $2,032,870 |
| 2004 | $47,569 -20.8% | $2,032,870 -27.2% |
| 2003 | $60,034 +75.8% | $2,792,300 +138.7% |
| 2001 | $34,153 +85.3% | $1,169,630 |
| 2000 | $18,433 -51.3% | $1,169,630 -17.5% |
| 1999 | $37,864 | $1,418,130 |
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Neighborhood: Murray
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Burr Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Tomlinson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 9/10Fairfield Warde High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
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- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- Fairfield
- 06824
- Murray
- 4800 Congress St








