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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
165 Fairview AvenueFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$490,000ClosedAugust 30, 2022
Open house
Our Take
165 Fairview Avenue is a two-bedroom Cape with a formal living room, gas fireplace, dining room, sunny family room, and hardwood floors. The main floor also includes a mudroom, kitchen, and full bath; the family room can be converted to a first-floor bedroom for one-level living. Upstairs are two bedrooms with closet storage, hardwood floors, and another full bath. A lower level offers storage or upgrade potential, while the property also has a detached one-car garage and backyard patio.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170491800- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,507
- Year built
- 1938
- Acres
- 0.12
- Property taxes
- $7,745
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Formal living room with gas fireplace
- Sunny family room convertible to bedroom
- Main-floor mudroom and full bath
- Recently updated kitchen
- Two upstairs bedrooms with extra storage
- Hardwood floors in upstairs bedrooms
- Detached one-car garage
- Private backyard with patio
Read the full listing description
Charming, updated Cape in the very desirable University neighborhood. This home has a wonderful flow with large spacious rooms and beautiful hardwood floors. There is a formal living room with gas fireplace, elegant dining room and sunny family room that can easily be turned into a first-floor bedroom for one level of living. Main floor also includes a new mudroom recently updated Kitchen and full bath. The second floor has two large bedrooms with plenty of closets, extra storage space, hardwood floors and a full bathroom. Lower level can be upgraded or used for storage. There is an oversized detached one car garage and a lovely private back yard with a patio. Short ride to Fairfield Metro train station and minutes to town, beaches and I-95.
Schools
- Elementary
- Osborn Hill
- Middle
- Fairfield Woods
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $490,000 | |
| Original list price | $565,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $490,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,450. 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
JENNIFER B Runnette
SmartMLS · Listing #170491800 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:44 PM EDT.
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