George Cress of Real Broker Email: george@cress.co (dot co) Call/Text: 212-203-5251
Fairfield, CT / SOLD
78 Flower House DriveFairfield, CT 06824
The buyer could have saved $8,584 in brokerage fees*
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See how the commission rebate works ↗*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 30% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.
Sale Price$1,144,500ClosedJune 7, 2023
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170551732- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,912
- Year built
- 1962
- Acres
- 0.24
- Property taxes
- $12,003
July 2022-June 2023
Read the full listing description
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Situated on a cul-de-sac in sought-after University neighborhood. Luxurious center hall colonial, light and bright with modern and elegant details. Bright kitchen with Wolf gas stovetop with 6 burners/electric oven and granite countertop that opens to a large family room including an audio system and vaulted ceiling with sliders to a beautiful, private, fenced-in backyard with a stone patio, mature plantings, storage shed, natural gas grill hookup, and room for a pool. Office with French doors and mudroom sit adjacent to family room. Other rooms include an oversized living room with a fireplace and a large dining room. Hardwood floors throughout. Brand new upper hall bathroom and master bathroom (2022). Interior recently painted (2022-2023). Partially finished basement great for recreation; unfinished basement area with a workbench and laundry . Solar panels owned and under warranty until 2033 (electric is $12.84/month). Other great features include an irrigation system, a generator, Smart thermostats, a Ring doorbell and 3 additional ring cameras. Walking distance to Mill River open space and Riverside Park. Minutes to 95, Merritt Parkway and town. This home has it all…you don’t want to miss it. **HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS BY MONDAY, MARCH 13 AT 2 PM.**
Schools
- Elementary
- Riverfield
- Middle
- Roger Ludlowe
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,144,500 | |
| Original list price | $979,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,144,500 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $8,584. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Lisa Damp
SmartMLS · Listing #170551732 · Closed
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