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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
157 Sterling StreetFairfield, CT 06825
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Sale Price$400,000ClosedNovember 16, 2021
Open house
Our Take
157 Sterling Street is a 1936 Colonial-style home with three bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath. The main level includes a living room, formal dining room, kitchen, mudroom, and access to a covered side porch. An enclosed entryway, back deck, level fenced-in backyard, and hardwood floors add to the home's practical features. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a third room suitable for a nursery, office, or gym, and a full bath. The property also includes a walk-up attic, city water and sewer, natural gas, and 2017 boiler, hot water tank, and dishwasher updates.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170440200- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,170
- Year built
- 1936
- Acres
- 0.14
- Property taxes
- $6,559
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Covered side porch and spacious back deck
- Level fenced-in backyard
- Living room with triple-window natural light
- Formal dining room and good-size kitchen
- Two bedrooms plus a flexible third room
- Walk-up attic for storage or expansion
- Hardwood floors throughout the house
- 2017 boiler, hot water tank, and dishwasher updates
Read the full listing description
Charming Colonial in a convenient Fairfield neighborhood! Welcome to 157 Sterling Street. Just minutes to the train (Fairfield Metro), Whole Foods & much more – you will love this location. Quintessential New England character throughout this colonial-style home. Enclosed entryway, covered porch, spacious back deck & a level / entirely usable fenced-in backyard. The main level consists of a living room with lots of natural light (triple window!) & access to the covered side porch. The side porch is a feature that will set this home apart from the rest; good outdoor space is always in demand. Completing the main level is a formal dining room, good size kitchen & back mudroom/half bath. Hardwood floors throughout the house! Upstairs consists of three rooms and a full bath. Two good size bedrooms & a third room that can work well as a nursery, home office, gym. Walk-up attic for future expansion possibilities and or storage. The floor plan is included with property photographs. Recent updates include: Boiler, Hot Water Tank & Dishwasher (2017). Work from home? No problem, fiber internet was recently installed (GoNetSpeed). City water, city sewer & natural gas – checking all of the desirable utility boxes. This is an excellent opportunity to establish ‘home’ in one of Fairfield County’s most desirable towns. Agents see remarks.
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 | $400,000 | |
| Original list price | $359,900 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $400,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,000. 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 RE/MAX Right Choice
Matt Nuzie
SmartMLS · Listing #170440200 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT.
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