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.
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
$4,376 Estimated rent
Home value
$633,700
$596,000 - $678,000
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Front porchDetached two car garageHardwood floorsSweet little pocket-like neighborhoodPlay roomLarge space officeGame room
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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#: 170589788
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2023 | Sold | $499,000$222/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Pending sale | $499,000$222/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2023 | Price change | $499,000-5.8%$222/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Price change | $530,000-3.6%$236/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $550,000+10.2%$245/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170589788 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Smart MLS #170408834 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $499,000+18730.2%$222/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170408834 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2019 | Sold | $2,650-99.4%$1/sqft |
Source: BHHS NE Properties sold #170207778_06825 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2019 | Listing removed | $2,750$1/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170207778 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,750-8.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170207778 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $435,000$194/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2019 | Pending sale | $435,000$194/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2019 | Listed for sale | $435,000$194/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2019 | Pending sale | $435,000$194/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $435,000-3.3%$194/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2019 | Listing removed | $3,000$1/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170137966 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,000$1/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170137966 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2018 | Listing removed | $450,000$200/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2018 | Price change | $450,000-12.6%$200/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate #170125708 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $515,000-2.5%$229/sqft |
Source: Manigo Realty Group #170081634 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2018 | Listing removed | $528,000$235/sqft |
Source: Stamford #170023321 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $528,000+132.6%$235/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Prestige Prop. #170023321 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/1999 | Sold | $227,000+29%$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/1994 | Sold | $176,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mckinley SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Tomlinson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Fairfield Warde High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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