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  • Price cut: $3M (5/14)
    $15,000,000

    4800 Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06824

    7beds
    9,129sqft
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    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
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Leslie Razook 203-918-4452,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc.,MLS#: 123128MLS Logo

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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

        DateEventPrice
        5/14/2026Price change$12,000,000-20%$1,314/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24161896 Report a problem
        6/25/2025Listed for sale$15,000,000+408.5%$1,643/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24104335 Report a problem
        2/22/2018Sold$2,950,000-9.2%$323/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170013590 Report a problem
        1/11/2018Pending sale$3,249,000+35.4%$356/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #170013590 Report a problem
        10/11/2017Price change$2,399,000-26.2%$263/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #170013590 Report a problem
        9/29/2017Price change$3,249,000-4.3%$356/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #170013590 Report a problem
        5/3/2017Price change$3,395,000+21.5%$372/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #99159740 Report a problem
        2/28/2017Price change$2,795,000-22.3%$306/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #99159740 Report a problem
        2/15/2017Price change$3,595,000-7.7%$394/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #99159740 Report a problem
        12/29/2016Price change$3,895,000+34.5%$427/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #99159740 Report a problem
        9/14/2016Price change$2,895,000-40.9%$317/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport-Riverside Office #99159740 Report a problem
        5/11/2016Listed for sale$4,895,000+138.8%$536/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport-Riverside Office #99139300 Report a problem
        9/17/1999Sold$2,050,000+2.5%$225/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #98052073 Report a problem
        6/8/1999Sold$2,000,000-18.7%$219/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #97000640 Report a problem
        9/29/1994Sold$2,460,000$269/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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