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    • $5,995,000

    98 Banks Place, Fairfield, CT 06890

    4beds
    5,699sqft
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    $42,085/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1830
    5.44 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,052/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Double-sided fireplaceResort-style poolPeriod detailsBarrel ceilingsOriginal floorsReclaimed hardwareEnclosed vegetable garden
    Timeless luxury meets exceptional craftsmanship at 98 Banks Place, where a meticulous restoration & rebuild, completed in 2017, transformed an 1830 Greek Revival into a home offering the comfort of new construction while preserving the soul, warmth, & character only a home of this era can provide. Original floors, brick, timbers, custom windows, reclaimed hardware, & period details blend seamlessly with custom millwork, barrel ceilings, Belgian stone flooring, designer finishes, radiant-heated floors, & all-new systems. A chef's kitchen w/ concealed scullery anchors gracious living spaces, while an inviting family room & serene primary suite balance gathering & retreat. Set on nearly 5.5 private acres, the property is designed for indoor-outdoor living w/ a resort-style pool, year-round spa, expansive bluestone patio, outdoor kitchen, double-sided fireplace, & new pool house offering flexible space for guests, entertaining, an in-law suite, or future living accommodations. Sweeping lawns, formal gardens, an apple orchard, enclosed vegetable garden, & mature green screening create a private retreat unlike any other. Moments from Southport Village, Southport Harbor, Pequot Library, Southport Beach, dining, & the train, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy estate-like living in one of Fairfield County's most sought-after coastal communities, where old-world charm, modern ease, & a walkable coastal lifestyle come together in a truly one-of-a-kind offering.
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    Listed by:

    Shoshana Snyder (203)321-3502,

    Compass Connecticut, LLC 203-489-6499

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24216271MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: High Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Beamed Ceilings, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 494 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 26 x 19
      Bedroom
      • Features: Palladian Window(s), High Ceilings, Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 255 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 17
      Bedroom
      • Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 221 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 17
      Bedroom
      • Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 238 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 17
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Double-Sink, Stall Shower, Marble Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 209 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 19
      Bathroom
      • Features: High Ceilings, Stall Shower, Marble Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 90 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 10
      Bathroom
      • Features: Marble Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 32 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8 x 4
      Bathroom
      • Features: Stall Shower, Tile Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 72 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8 x 9
      Dining room
      • Features: High Ceilings, French Doors, Marble Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18 x 10
      Family room
      • Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 456 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 24 x 19
      Kitchen
      • Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Eating Space, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 289 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17 x 17
      Living room
      • Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 238 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 17
      Loft
      • Features: Interior Balcony, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Other
      • Area: 621 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 27 x 23
      Other
      • Features: High Ceilings, Wood Stove, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 504 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21 x 24
      Study
      • Features: High Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 270 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 18
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Geothermal, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Zoned
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Convection Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
      • Laundry: Upper Level, Mud Room
      Features
      • Wired for Data
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished,Heated,Sump Pump,Cooled,Interior Entry
      • Attic: Walk-up
      • Number of fireplaces: 5
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,699
      • Total interior livable area: 5,699 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 5,699

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Terrace, Porch
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Balcony, Fruit Trees, Garden, Underground Sprinkler
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Gunite, Heated, Pool/Spa Combo, In Ground
      • Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Beach Access, Water Community
      Lot
      • Size: 5.44 Acres
      • Features: Wooded, Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Guest House, Pool House
      • Parcel number: 136711
      • Zoning: R3
      • Other equipment: Generator

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Antique
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Shingle Siding, Cedar
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
      • Roof: Wood
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1830

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: HVAC

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
      • Security: Security System
      • Subdivision: Southport
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Southport

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,052/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,649,890
      • Annual tax amount: $70,041
      • Date on market: 10/22/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/22/2026Listed for sale$5,995,000+6.6%$1,052/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24216271 Report a problem
        10/7/2026Listing removed$5,625,000$987/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24193624 Report a problem
        7/28/2026Pending sale$5,625,000$987/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24193624 Report a problem
        7/22/2026Listed for sale$5,625,000+44.2%$987/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24193624 Report a problem
        8/3/2021Sold$3,900,000-2.5%$684/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170303664 Report a problem
        5/15/2021Pending sale$3,999,999$702/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170303664 Report a problem
        5/15/2021Contingent$3,999,999$702/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170303664 Report a problem
        4/22/2021Listed for sale$3,999,999-4.8%$702/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170303664 Report a problem
        2/26/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties Report a problem
        9/18/2020Price change$4,200,000-5.8%$737/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170303664 Report a problem
        6/13/2020Listed for sale$4,459,000+123%$782/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. #170303664 Report a problem
        11/3/2014Sold$2,000,000-7%$351/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #99079730 Report a problem
        10/3/2014Pending sale$2,150,000$377/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #99079730 Report a problem
        9/16/2014Listed for sale$2,150,000+126.3%$377/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #99079730 Report a problem
        3/1/1999Sold$950,000$167/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$40,618 +1.8%$1,430,730
        2024$39,917 +9%$1,430,730 +7.4%
        2023$36,636 -13.5%$1,331,750 -14.4%
        2022$42,365 +27.3%$1,555,260 +26.1%
        2021$33,269 -14%$1,233,110 -14.6%
        2020$38,665 $1,443,260
        2019$38,665 +6.6%$1,443,260 +4.8%
        2018$36,288 +55.7%$1,376,620 +52.6%
        2017$23,299 -1.6%$902,370 -5.6%
        2015$23,685 +1.6%$955,420
        2014$23,312 +2%$955,420
        2013$22,863 +6.5%$955,420
        2011$21,468 +5.4%$955,420 -9.6%
        2010$20,364 +2%$1,056,780
        2009$19,973 -13.7%$1,056,780 -15.2%
        2008$23,149 +6.7%$1,245,930
        2007$21,692 +4.4%$1,245,930
        2006$20,770 -4.4%$1,245,930 +42.2%
        2005$21,726 +6%$876,050
        2004$20,500 +8.8%$876,050
        2003$18,835 +49%$876,050 +102.3%
        2001$12,644 +85.3%$433,020
        2000$6,824 -37.8%$433,020 +5.4%
        1999$10,967 $410,760
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Southport

        Getting around

        23 / 100
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        • Elementary: Mill Hill
        • Middle: Roger Ludlowe
        • High: Fairfield Ludlowe

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