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Sold for $620,000
  • $620,000

    983 Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06825

    3beds
    4,090sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1984
    2.34 Acres Lot
    $1,140,700 Zestimate®
    $152/sqft
    $6,608 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,140,700

    $1.00M - $1.30M

    $6,608/mo

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    What's special

    Lull your troubles away on the front porch of this idyllic, custom-built 3BR, 2.5 Bath Colonial w/ separate, enchanting 1BR/1Bth Cottage/Accessory Apartment (easily $2000+ monthly income). If you're looking to escape city life, look no further. This one owner home oozes character and charm throughout. Rustic accents include cedar & stone exterior, exposed beams, gorgeous reclaimed wood floors, tongue & groove knotty pine ceiling & stone fireplace. A heated breezeway w/ hot tub provides access to a fabulous Great Room w/ wide plank floors, vaulted ceiling, skylights and Loft. Fin. LL Rec Room w/ woodburning stove adds approx. 600sf to your living space. Your weekend guests are sure to love the 644sf cottage/accessory apartment complete w/ LR, galley Kitchen, Bedroom & Bath. Listen to the tranquil sounds of the waterfall (currently disconnected) while relaxing on the rear deck. Newer 'Klotter Farms' Shed w/ cupola (Approx. $7k). Designated gravel topped area for firepit. Quintessential New England setting on over 2.3 acres. Simply add your cosmetic touches and you will enjoy country living at it's best! Ideal Fairfield location within walking distance to Smith Richardson public golf course & Lake Mohegan. Only mins. from all major highways, restaurants/shopping, and Fairfield Train Station. Above ground pool (As-is. Last opened 2 years ago and was in good working order). Both boilers approx. 3-5 years old. Security System in Main house and cottage.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Stove
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,090 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Lot
    • Size: 2.34 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: FAIRM70B36

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1984

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Fairfield

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/27/2024Sold$620,000-11.4%$152/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/30/2021Sold$700,000+0%$171/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170391293 Report a problem
    7/6/2021Pending sale$699,900$171/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #170391293 Report a problem
    7/6/2021Contingent$699,900$171/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170391293 Report a problem
    6/23/2021Price change$699,900-5.4%$171/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170391293 Report a problem
    5/14/2021Price change$739,900-7.5%$181/sqft
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    4/28/2021Price change$799,900-5.9%$196/sqft
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    4/23/2021Listed for sale$849,900$208/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170391293 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,218 +1.8%$395,150
    2024$11,025 +1.4%$395,150
    2023$10,871 +1%$395,150
    2022$10,764 +1%$395,150
    2021$10,661 -17.4%$395,150 -18%
    2020$12,911 $481,950
    2019$12,911 +1.6%$481,950
    2018$12,704 +2.1%$481,950
    2017$12,444 +3.9%$481,950 -0.2%
    2015$11,974 +1.6%$483,000
    2014$11,785 +2%$483,000
    2013$11,558 +6.5%$483,000
    2011$10,853 +7.4%$483,000 -7.9%
    2010$10,109 +2%$524,580
    2009$9,915 +1.7%$524,580
    2008$9,747 +6.7%$524,580
    2007$9,133 +4.4%$524,580
    2006$8,745 +0%$524,580 +48.8%
    2005$8,741 +6%$352,450
    2004$8,247 +8.8%$352,450
    2003$7,578 0%$352,450 +35.8%
    2001$7,579 +85.3%$259,560
    2000$4,091 -41%$259,560
    1999$6,930 $259,560

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    Neighborhood: 06825

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Fairfield Warde

    Source: The 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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