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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
51 Taquoshe PlaceFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$1,250,000ClosedNovember 14, 2021
Open house
Our Take
51 Taquoshe Place in Fairfield is a 1954 custom-built, direct-waterfront home on Samp Mortar Lake. The peninsula-shaped rear lot is surrounded by water on three sides and includes a 150-foot private beach, stone walls, and a dock. Inside, a country kitchen opens to the dining and living rooms, while a wraparound deck and mostly windowed sunroom face the lake. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with a remodeled bath, and the lower level has a finished room and full bath.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170427960- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 2,946
- Year built
- 1954
- Acres
- 1.1
- Property taxes
- $13,337
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Peninsula-shaped lot with 150-foot private beach
- Custom stone walls and private dock
- Wraparound deck with lake views
- Mostly windowed sunroom facing the lake
- Country kitchen open to dining and living rooms
- Warm stone fireplace in the living room
- Primary bedroom with remodeled marble-shower bath
- Finished lower level with full bath
Read the full listing description
First Time on the market, This Custom Built home Located on a Peaceful Quiet Cul De Sac, Direct Water Front on Samp Mortar Lake. The only Peninsula Shaped Property on the lake is a rear lot, 3/4 surrounded by water with its own 150 foot Private Beach with Custom Stone walls and Dock. You can wake up in your Dream Vacation Spot Every Day. Enjoy a ride on a Paddle Boat, Kayak or any Electric powered Boat. The lake is a perfect spot to Fish, Boat, Swim or Ice Skate in the Winter months. This Custom Built 3/4 Bedroom Home will allow you to enjoy Views of the Lake from any spot from its wrap around Deck. From the Dinning rooms Sliders, or from the sunroom which is mostly windows. The Country Kitchen has a Breakfast Bar and open to Dinning room area and Living Room with warm Stone Fireplace. Step down to an Oversized Sunroom to enjoy Lake Views in every direction. The second Floor has a Master Bedroom with Just Remodeled Master Bath with Marble shower and frameless door, new Vanity with double sink and Jacuzzi Tub. Two Additional Bedrooms with shared bath and large closets. The Lower Level would make a great In Law or Guest Space with large finished room and Full Bath. Walk out to the covered patio and Outdoor Shower. There are Close Hiking Trails, another small Lake and a water park at Lake Mohegan. Lake Hills Association has additional Beaches, Swimming Lessons and Fishing Tournaments for the kids. Close to the Merritt Parkway and I95 this property has it all!
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,250,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,250,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,250,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $9,375. 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
Brian Wehrheim
SmartMLS · Listing #170427960 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT.
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