The former home of Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, this 10.92 acre estate with a stunning modern residence was recently fully renovated and expanded to offer curated one floor living. Generous main rooms are enhanced by lofty ceilings,skylights and walls of glass. A hidden screening room, a stunning Moroccan lounge, and a guest wing allow for A-list entertaining. Separate residential wings include 7 bedrooms and 7 full baths, each with a unique design. All property systems have been upgraded and integrated to work seamlessly .The barn pool house includes a full eat-in kitchen and lounge, bath ,and pro-grade gym steps from the pool. An office pavilion is in a quiet garden area.The park like property is surrounded by high stone walls, a nature preserve, and an orchard. Live in ultimate style and easy elegance at this private retreat just a quick commute to NYC and airports. This private haven surrounded by a 155 acre nature preserve is minutes to Fairfield,Westport and Greenwich dining and shopping.
Main residence 9129 sq ft. Barn 1920 sq ft. Whole property generator. Solar system. Water filtration system. Two laundries. Slate roof. Heated parking. Dog washing station. Wine room. Orchard. All measurements approximate.
For sale
Price cut: $2M (10/5)
$9,975,000
4800 Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06824
7beds
--sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
10.92 Acres Lot
$8,921,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 156 days
- 1,556
- 69
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leslie Razook 203-918-4452,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc.,MLS#: 125041
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal, Propane
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: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
Lot
- Size: 10.92 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
- Tax assessed value: $2,673,230
- Annual tax amount: $75,893
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, All Kitchen Applncs
Estimated market value
$8,921,200
$8.48M - $9.46M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Price change | $9,975,000-16.9% |
Source:  Smart MLS #24161896 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $12,000,000-20% |
Source: Smart MLS #24161896 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $15,000,000+408.5% |
Source: Smart MLS #24104335 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2018 | Sold | $2,950,000-9.2% |
Source: Smart MLS #170013590 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2018 | Pending sale | $3,249,000+35.4% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #170013590 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2017 | Price change | $2,399,000-26.2% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #170013590 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2017 | Price change | $3,249,000-4.3% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #170013590 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2017 | Price change | $3,395,000+21.5% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #99159740 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2017 | Price change | $2,795,000-22.3% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #99159740 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2017 | Price change | $3,595,000-7.7% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #99159740 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2016 | Price change | $3,895,000+34.5% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport Office #99159740 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2016 | Price change | $2,895,000-40.9% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport-Riverside Office #99159740 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $4,895,000+138.8% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westport-Riverside Office #99139300 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/1999 | Sold | $2,050,000+2.5% |
Source: Smart MLS #98052073 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/1999 | Sold | $2,000,000-18.7% |
Source: Smart MLS #97000640 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/1994 | Sold | $2,460,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
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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