This charming Craftsman style home packs a punch with delightful details, incredible storage space, renovated rooms, and convenient location. From the front porch to the foyer, this homes entry is captivating! Enjoy movie nights, watching the big game, or your favorite TV show in the unexpectedly spacious living room with plenty of space for everyone! Tucked between the living room and kitchen is a fabulous dining room, which makes evening dinners or hosting holidays a breeze. The gorgeous, renovated kitchen is sure to impress, featuring a farm sink, peninsula with seating, pantry, stainless steel appliances, window seat, beautiful tile backsplash, and access to the backyard. A first-floor bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area finish off the main level. The second floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Make your way to the large primary suite, complete w/ a full bathroom, amazing walk-in closet, and an office nook. The heated lower level is partially finished and is a great space for a playroom, family room, office, or gym. Relax on the back deck, in the flat backyard, or on the charming front porch surrounded by fragrant hydrangeas. It truly doesn't get more convenient than this... hop on I-95, walk to the Fairfield Metro Train Station, play at Gould Manor Park, or shop at Whole Foods. Close to downtown, beaches, schools, parks, restaurants, and more. This isn't your average cape - with a primary suite, open floor plan and renovations galore, it's so much better!
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
490 Castle Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825
4beds
1,843sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$665,400 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$4,304 Estimated rent
Home value
$665,400
$632,000 - $705,000
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Primary suiteLarge primary suiteFront porchFlat backyardBack deckLaundry area finishHeated lower level
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Listed by:
Pritchard Homes Team at William Raveis Real Estate,
Sarah Pritchard Provenzano 203-414-5571,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-255-6841
Bought with:
Martha Gomez, REB.0759026
MG Team Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170581909
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 9
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
Rec play room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Partially Finished,Storage Space
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,843
- Total interior livable area: 1,843 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,843
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 123762
- Zoning: C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Fairfield
- Subdivision: Tunxis Hill
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2023 | Sold | $525,000+5.2%$285/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170581909 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Pending sale | $499,000$271/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #170581909 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Contingent | $499,000$271/sqft |
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| 8/1/2023 | Price change | $499,000-7.4%$271/sqft |
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| 7/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $539,000-0.2%$292/sqft |
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| 9/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/10/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/12/2021 | Price change | $539,900-6.1%$293/sqft |
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| 7/12/2021 | Price change | $574,900-3.7%$312/sqft |
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| 6/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $597,000+49.3%$324/sqft |
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| 1/25/2021 | Sold | $400,000-3.6%$217/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170358578 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2020 | Contingent | $415,000$225/sqft |
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| 12/3/2020 | Price change | $415,000+4%$225/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170358578 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $399,000$216/sqft |
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| 8/31/2020 | Listing removed | $399,000$216/sqft |
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| 1/14/2020 | Price change | $399,000-0.2%$216/sqft |
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| 11/25/2019 | Price change | $399,900-2.4%$217/sqft |
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| 10/4/2019 | Price change | $409,900-2.4%$222/sqft |
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| 7/8/2019 | Price change | $419,900-2.1%$228/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Prestige Properties #170146511 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2019 | Price change | $429,000-4.6%$233/sqft |
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| 12/3/2018 | Price change | $449,900-6.4%$244/sqft |
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| 10/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $480,500+53.1%$261/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Trumbull #170132398 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2004 | Sold | $313,800$170/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98203283 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,734 +1.8% | $307,650 |
| 2024 | $8,583 +2% | $307,650 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $8,411 +1% | $305,760 |
| 2022 | $8,329 +20.1% | $305,760 +18.9% |
| 2021 | $6,937 +11.9% | $257,110 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $6,200 | $231,420 |
| 2019 | $6,200 +1.6% | $231,420 |
| 2018 | $6,100 +2.1% | $231,420 |
| 2017 | $5,975 +5.6% | $231,420 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $5,659 +1.6% | $228,270 |
| 2014 | $5,570 +2% | $228,270 |
| 2013 | $5,463 +6.5% | $228,270 |
| 2011 | $5,129 +0.5% | $228,270 -13.8% |
| 2010 | $5,106 +2% | $264,950 |
| 2009 | $5,008 +1.7% | $264,950 |
| 2008 | $4,923 +21.9% | $264,950 +14.2% |
| 2007 | $4,040 +6% | $232,050 +1.5% |
| 2006 | $3,810 +26.4% | $228,550 +88.1% |
| 2005 | $3,014 +6% | $121,520 |
| 2004 | $2,844 +8.8% | $121,520 |
| 2003 | $2,613 +18.8% | $121,520 +61.3% |
| 2001 | $2,199 +85.3% | $75,320 |
| 2000 | $1,187 -41% | $75,320 |
| 1999 | $2,011 | $75,320 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06825
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mckinley SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Tomlinson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Fairfield Warde High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: McKinley
- Middle: Tomlinson
- 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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