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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
1026 Merritt StreetFairfield, CT 06825
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Sale Price$600,000ClosedJuly 14, 2022
Open house
Our Take
1026 Merritt Street in Fairfield’s Stratfield section is a 1938 home with three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths. The same family has maintained it for almost 85 years. Improvements include a newer roof, newer windows, 2020 exterior paint, 200-amp service, and three-zone gas hot-water heat. An oversized detached two-car garage has storage above, while the home also includes an in-ground pool, covered patio, eat-in kitchen, family room with vaulted ceiling, beams, and skylight, plus a formal living room fireplace.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170493574- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,649
- Year built
- 1938
- Acres
- 0.23
- Property taxes
- $8,790
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths
- Detached two-car garage with storage above
- Family room with vaulted ceiling, beams, and skylight
- Wood-burning fireplace in the formal living room
- Covered patio and in-ground pool
- Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and attic access
- Three-zone gas hot-water heat and 200-amp service
Read the full listing description
Well cared for home located in cherished Stratfield section of Fairfield ~ Lovingly maintained by the same family for almost 85 years ~ Classic curb appeal greets you to this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath charmer offering improvements over the years to include newer roof, newer windows, exterior painted in 2020, oversized detached 2 car garage with additional storage above, 200 amp service, 3 zone gas hot water heat and an in ground pool for those hot summer days ~ entertaining is a breeze in the oversized eat in kitchen with family room offering vaulted ceiling, beams and skylight ~ formal living room has wood burning fireplace perfect for cozy winter nights and door leading to charming covered patio ~ on 2nd level are 3 large bedrooms with primary offering walk in closet and access to walk up attic. Enjoy all that Fairfield has to offer with its' renowned Fairfield recreation to include Lake Mohegan, 5 beaches, 3 public golf courses and the award winning public library. Welcome to Fairfield.
Schools
- Elementary
- North Stratfield
- Middle
- Fairfield Woods
- High
- Fairfield Warde
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $600,000 | |
| Original list price | $584,900 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $600,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,000. 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 William Raveis Real Estate
Kate Meyer
SmartMLS · Listing #170493574 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT.
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