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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
197 Brookview AvenueFairfield, CT 06825
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Sale Price$777,000ClosedJune 14, 2022
Open house
Our Take
197 Brookview Avenue is a 1919 three-story Colonial at the end of a cul-de-sac on a level, fenced lot adjoining 97 acres of Brooklawn Country Club. The home has five bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath, with major renovations noted three years ago. Interior features include a custom kitchen, a sun-filled living and gathering room, a primary suite, refinished hardwood floors, and a third-floor area with two skylighted rooms and a full bath. A covered front porch and new deck extend the living spaces.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170486418- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,279
- Year built
- 1919
- Acres
- 0.17
- Property taxes
- $10,487
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Custom kitchen with quartz counters and stainless-steel appliances
- Sun-filled gathering room with restored antique fireplace surround
- Dining room with French doors to a new deck
- Primary suite with two closets and a new marble-floored bath
- Third-floor rooms and full bath for flexible use
- Fenced private yard adjoining Brooklawn Country Club
- Refinished hardwood floors throughout
- New electrical system and repainted interior
Read the full listing description
A SPECIAL LOCATION AND HOME! Everyone loves this street! Neighbors and guests alike. Private setting at the end of the cul-de-sac on a level lot abuts 97 Acres of The Brooklawn Country Club. 3 story colonial offering many features sought by today's buyers. MAJOR renovations 3 years ago.. Custom Kitchen with white Shaker cabinets, quartz counters and SS appliances, Spacious Breakfast Counter, recessed and under counter lighting. Kitchen bay window overlooks golf course. LARGE sun filled 18X23 Living/Gathering Room with many windows and restored Antique Fireplace Surround. Dining room with French doors to NEW Maintenance Free Deck. NEW Powder Room with herringbone marble floor. Master Bedroom Suite with two closets. NEW Large Master Bath with spacious 5 foot walk-in shower with seamless glass enclosure, white subway tiled walls and basket weave marble floor. White Vanity with Carrierra Marble top and Moen Fixtures. Large bay window in master bath overlooks property. 2nd floor walk-in Laundry Room(could be BR since also W/D hookup also in Basement) Renovated Hall Bath w/soaking tub surrounded by subway tile. Refinished Hardwood throughout. Totally fenced private yard. 3rd floor with 2 skylighted rooms and full bath for Bedrooms, Playroom, Studio, Office or Au pair (Nanny) Suite. Flexible floor plan! New Electrical; interior completely repainted. Covered Front Porch, Recent survey confirms Garage can be built. Award winning Schools! Owner/Br.
Schools
- Elementary
- Stratfield
- Middle
- Tomlinson
- High
- Fairfield Warde
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $777,000 | |
| Original list price | $679,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $777,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,885. 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
Bette Rudd
SmartMLS · Listing #170486418 · Closed
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