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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
1240 Fairfield Beach RoadFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$1,150,000ClosedAugust 24, 2022
Open house
Our Take
1240 Fairfield Beach Road is a three-bedroom cottage with an open-concept layout, four decks, and views from many rooms. The main floor pairs a new kitchen with quartz countertops and Samsung appliances with deck and patio entertaining areas, a firepit, and access to Pine Creek. Upstairs, two bedrooms have private decks. Other updates include two full baths, laundry appliances, a tankless water heater, mini-split HVAC, refinished hardwood floors, new lighting, paint, window coverings, doors, and landscaping. Downtown Fairfield is one mile away, with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and trains to NYC.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170504062- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,105
- Year built
- 1900
- Acres
- 0.11
- Property taxes
- $13,245
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Open-concept plan with four decks
- Quartz-counter kitchen with Samsung appliances
- Firepit patio with Pine Creek access
- Two upstairs bedrooms with private decks
- Two new full baths and new laundry
- Tankless water heater and mini-split HVAC
- Refinished hardwood floors and new lighting
- One mile to downtown Fairfield
Read the full listing description
Move right in to this fully renovated turnkey beach cottage with incredible views from almost every room. Breathtaking sunrises & sunsets appear each day throughout warm light-filled spaces. Professionally decorated to create a chic fun welcoming vibe that functions perfectly for a lighthearted casual coastal lifestyle. Enjoy an open concept floor plan and four decks that provide a seamless flow from the indoors to the outside. The main floor features a sparkling new kitchen with quartz countertops, Samsung appliances leading to expansive entertaining spaces on the deck, gravel patio with a firepit, and access to Pine Creek. The second floor includes three bedrooms, two with private decks offering more wondrously glistening views. Additional highlights include: two new full baths, new laundry with Samsung appliances, new tankless water heater, new mini-split HVAC system, refinished hardwood floors, new lighting, new interior/exterior painting, new window blinds & coverings, new doors, new landscaping, gravel driveway, and walkways. This rare find offers a special opportunity to experience all that Fairfield Beach Road has to offer including kayaking and paddle boarding. A short stroll or bike ride to beautiful public beaches, parks and tennis courts. Conveniently located one mile to downtown Fairfield's great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment with trains to NYC. This thoughtfully renovated home is a true gem. Furnishings available upon request.
Schools
- Elementary
- Roger Sherman
- Middle
- Roger Ludlowe
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,150,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,149,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,150,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $8,625. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty
Patricia Shea
SmartMLS · Listing #170504062 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:44 PM EDT.
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