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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
251 Colony StreetFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$656,000ClosedJune 30, 2022
Open house
Our Take
251 Colony Street in Fairfield is a 1939 home with three bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath. Its first floor includes a living room with a working fireplace, a remodeled powder room, an eat-in kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and counter seating, and a sunporch with French doors to a composite deck. It also has refinished hardwood floors throughout, plus recessed lighting and new fixtures. Outside, a vinyl fence provides backyard privacy, while the basement has high ceilings and the third floor includes a bonus attic for storage.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170483740- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,248
- Year built
- 1939
- Acres
- 0.11
- Property taxes
- $8,030
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Refinished hardwood floors throughout
- Living room with working fireplace
- Eat-in kitchen with stainless-steel appliances
- Sunporch with French doors to the deck
- New composite deck
- Vinyl fence providing backyard privacy
- High-ceiling basement space
- Third-floor bonus attic for storage
Read the full listing description
You can stop your search now! Fully renovated - move right in and do nothing. Sought after neighborhood in the quintessential, and in high demand, Southwestern New England town. The updates are numerous. At first glance you will notice every detail has been attended too: from the charming curb appeal; to the practical and useful entry foyer; to the refinished hardwood floors throughout; recessed lighting and new fixtures; a brand-new, bright, eat in kitchen; new composite deck; and just delightful backyard. The basement too is clean and dry - a nice space - with high ceilings, which could be made into a playroom. The first floor features a cozy living room with real working fireplace and handsome mantel, next you'll notice a completely remodeled powder room. The eat in kitchen boasts SS appliances, counter seating, and an abundance of cabinet space. From the Living Room pass through the curved archway to the dinette; then off to the revitalizing, natural light filled, sunporch equipped with French doors opening out to your new deck - perfect for morning coffee alone or hosting dinner parties al fresco. A new maintenance free, vinyl, fence provides privacy for an outdoor living retreat. On the second level you have three bedrooms & full bath with a bonus attic on the third floor, ideal for storage. This University area home is conveniently located with everything Fairfield has to offer - downtown, shops, schools, train, beaches and more. IT WILL NOT LAST!
Schools
- Elementary
- Osborn Hill
- Middle
- Fairfield Woods
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $656,000 | |
| Original list price | $585,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $656,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,280. 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 New England Realty Services
David Trombetta
SmartMLS · Listing #170483740 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT.
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