George Cress of Real Broker Email: george@cress.co (dot co) Call/Text: 212-203-5251
Fairfield, CT / SOLD
181 Taintor DriveFairfield, CT 06890
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Sale Price$2,600,000ClosedAugust 20, 2023
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170562162- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,911
- Year built
- 1955
- Acres
- 0.61
- Property taxes
- $22,442
July 2023-June 2024
Read the full listing description
Rare opportunity to own an outstanding home in the heart of SOUTHPORT. Stunning, gracious and ideally situated on over ½ acre at the crest of a coveted village neighborhood street! Meticulously & beautifully renovated with high-end finishes & superb style. This home shines! Newly renovated kitchen with elegant quartzite counters, Sub-Zero, Wolf & Bosch appliances. Open floor plan flows to family room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, dining area, back staircase and beautiful views of the manicured property & outdoor living space. French doors lead to welcoming bluestone terrace, loggia, firepit & hot tub. Living room with fireplace & Dutch door to loggia, intimate study with coffered ceiling & built-ins, renovated powder room and mudroom complete the first floor. Primary suite features custom dressing room, private balcony and lux bath with steam shower, heated floors, soaking tub, dual vanities & automated shades. 2 additional bedrooms & a laundry room with vaulted ceiling complete the 2nd floor. 3rd floor offers 2 ensuite bedrooms with recently renovated baths. Finished lower level offers a bonus room with fireplace, hardwood floors & gym area. Many updates including new generator, furnace, AC, irrigation, RTI wi-fi audio visual system, to highlight a few. Enjoy a wonderful IN-TOWN LIVING lifestyle. Just a quick walk to Southport Village, train, market, shops, restaurants, gallery, scenic harbor, Pequot Yacht Club & Equinox gym. Waterfront community 50 miles from NYC .
Schools
- Elementary
- Mill Hill
- Middle
- Roger Ludlowe
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,600,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,295,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,600,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $32,500. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC
Katie O'Grady
SmartMLS · Listing #170562162 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT.
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