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Sold for $499,000
  • $499,000

    8 Essex Street, Fairfield, CT 06825

    3beds
    2,246sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1921
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $633,700 Zestimate®
    $222/sqft
    $4,143 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $633,700

    $596,000 - $678,000

    $4,143/mo

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    What's special

    Front porchDetached two car garageHardwood floorsSweet little pocket-like neighborhoodPlay roomLarge space officeGame room
    Welcome to 8 Essex Street! This lovely home in a sweet little pocket-like neighborhood where walking, dog walking, and biking are completely standard sights to behold is ready and easy to move into! The corner-lot, fully fenced in parcel has quality curb appeal and a delight! The front porch beckons and you enter into a foyer/vestibule with closet for winter shoes and coats and summer flip flops! The living room, dining room, den/office, eat-in-kitchen and powder room are all on the main level. There are hardwood floors, a fireplace with insert, corian counters in the kitchen and the always desirable design flow that allows for entertaining, enjoying life and all main level living needs. The 2nd floor has a large full bathroom with tub and stall shower. There are 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. There is a walk up attic through a bedroom and you'll love what you see! This 3rd floor can used for plenty of storage, and still also have a play room, or the favorite work from home large space office! The lower level is partially finished and can be a game room/play room; crafting space and you've got a full bathroom and built in cabinets for storage. Just wait, you've got a great back yard too! It is fully fenced and you've got a deck off the back entrance to the home for lazy summer evenings just hanging out! The detached two car garage completes this home and property. Property is being sold as is.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mary Beth Grasso 203-257-5748,

    Keller Williams Realty 203-429-4020

    Bought with:

    Lindsay Violette, RES.0822759

    Houlihan Lawrence

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170589788MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 96 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 8
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 12
    Bedroom
    • Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 12
    Dining room
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 x 12
    Family room
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 180 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 x 20
    Kitchen
    • Features: Corian Counters, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 x 16
    Living room
    • Features: Fireplace, Wood Stove, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 322 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 23
    Office
    • Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
    • Level: Other
    • Area: 336 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 28 x 12
    Rec play room
    • Features: Built-in Features
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 504 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24 x 21
    Heating
    • Radiator, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Range, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Lower Level
    Features
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Doors: Storm Door(s)
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Liveable Space,Sump Pump
    • Attic: Walk-up,Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Insert
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,246
    • Total interior livable area: 2,246 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,574
    • Finished area below ground: 672

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Private, Paved, Asphalt
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
    • Fencing: Full
    • Waterfront features: Beach Access
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 Square Feet
    • Features: Corner Lot, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 118730
    • Zoning: A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1921

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Doors

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Golf, Playground, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall
    • Subdivision: Tunxis Hill
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Fairfield

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $222/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $309,330
    • Annual tax amount: $8,510
    • Date on market: 10/21/2023

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/10/2023Sold$499,000$222/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem
    10/10/2023Pending sale$499,000$222/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem
    9/5/2023Price change$499,000-5.8%$222/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem
    8/23/2023Price change$530,000-3.6%$236/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem
    8/10/2023Listed for sale$550,000+10.2%$245/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem
    7/21/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Smart MLS #170408834 Report a problem
    6/11/2021Listed for sale$499,000+18730.2%$222/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170408834 Report a problem
    8/1/2019Sold$2,650-99.4%$1/sqft
    Source: BHHS NE Properties sold #170207778_06825 Report a problem
    7/28/2019Listing removed$2,750$1/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170207778 Report a problem
    6/19/2019Listed for rent$2,750-8.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170207778 Report a problem
    5/14/2019Listed for sale$435,000$194/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem
    3/26/2019Pending sale$435,000$194/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem
    3/19/2019Listed for sale$435,000$194/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem
    3/14/2019Pending sale$435,000$194/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem
    1/28/2019Listed for sale$435,000-3.3%$194/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem
    1/25/2019Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170137966 Report a problem
    10/22/2018Listed for rent$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170137966 Report a problem
    10/19/2018Listing removed$450,000$200/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem
    9/18/2018Price change$450,000-12.6%$200/sqft
    Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem
    5/8/2018Listed for sale$515,000-2.5%$229/sqft
    Source: Manigo Realty Group #170081634 Report a problem
    1/14/2018Listing removed$528,000$235/sqft
    Source: Stamford #170023321 Report a problem
    10/13/2017Listed for sale$528,000+132.6%$235/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Prestige Prop. #170023321 Report a problem
    11/10/1999Sold$227,000+29%$101/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/6/1994Sold$176,000$78/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,782 +1.8%$309,330
    2024$8,630 +1.4%$309,330
    2023$8,510 +1%$309,330
    2022$8,426 +1%$309,330
    2021$8,346 +19.8%$309,330 +19%
    2020$6,965 $259,980
    2019$6,965 +1.6%$259,980
    2018$6,853 +2.1%$259,980
    2017$6,713 +22%$259,980 +17.1%
    2015$5,503 +1.6%$221,970
    2014$5,416 +2%$221,970
    2013$5,312 +6.5%$221,970
    2011$4,988 -1.6%$221,970 -15.6%
    2010$5,068 +2%$262,990
    2009$4,971 +1.7%$262,990
    2008$4,886 +6.7%$262,990
    2007$4,579 +4.4%$262,990
    2006$4,384 -1.4%$262,990 +46.6%
    2005$4,448 +6%$179,340
    2004$4,197 +8.8%$179,340
    2003$3,856 +14.5%$179,340 +55.5%
    2001$3,369 +85.3%$115,360
    2000$1,818 -41%$115,360
    1999$3,080 $115,360
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 06825

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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