Fairfield, CT / SOLD

2720 Congress StreetFairfield, CT 06824

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Sale Price$1,200,000ClosedDecember 8, 2022

Our Take

2720 Congress Street in Fairfield is set on 2.13 acres with specimen trees, stone walls, and gently sloping lawns. The home has a center-hall entry and first-floor rooms including a living room with gas fireplace, den/office, dining room, eat-in kitchen, and family room with wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs are a primary bedroom with en-suite and walk-in closet, three additional bedrooms, and a hall bath. A full lower level offers a second laundry and cedar closet, while a rear deck overlooks the landscaped property. The home is 3.7 miles from Fairfield center and the train station.

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The buyer could have saved $9,000 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive.

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*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.

At a glance

Closed · MLS #170523100
Bedrooms
4
BathroomsBaths
2 full / 1 half
Square feet
2,876
Year built
1981
Acres
2.13
Property taxes
$15,176

July 2022-June 2023

What stands out

  • 2.13-acre setting with specimen trees and stone walls
  • Center-hall entry and flowing first-floor rooms
  • Eat-in kitchen with pantry storage and center island
  • Family room with wood-burning fireplace
  • Primary bedroom with en-suite and walk-in closet
  • Three additional upstairs bedrooms
  • Full lower level with second laundry
  • Rear deck overlooking landscaped property
Read the full listing description

**Highest and best offers are due by 6:00 pm on Sunday, 9/25.** Timeless and elegant, this classic lower Greenfield Hill home is perfectly sited on 2.13 idyllic acres and surrounded by specimen trees, stone walls and gently sloping lawns. From the gracious approach to the sun-filled center hall you are welcomed into spacious first floor rooms that flow seamlessly, perfect for entertaining and everyday life. The Living room, with a gas fireplace, is adjacent to the Den/Office, with built-ins and bay window, and the formal Dining room with a large bay window overlooking the back lawn. The sunny eat-in Kitchen, with a wall of pantry storage and center island, leads to the large Family room with wood burning fireplace. One of two laundry spaces and a half bath complete the main level. Upstairs, the generously-sized primary bedroom and en-suite with walk-in closet occupies one end of the home while three lovely, bright, additional bedrooms and the hall bath complete the upper level. A full lower level, with second laundry and walk-in cedar closet, is just waiting to be finished adding another 1,280 sq ft of potential living space. The large deck that spans the back of the home is the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation, overlooking the beautifully landscaped property. This home has been meticulously maintained. Perfectly private, yet only 3.7 miles to the center of Fairfield and the train station.

Schools

Elementary
Jennings
Middle
Fairfield Woods
High
Fairfield Warde

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$1,200,000
Original list price$1,150,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $1,200,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $9,000. 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 Brown Harris Stevens

Mary Kate Klemish-Boehm

SmartMLS · Listing #170523100 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:42 PM EDT.

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