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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
253 Riverside DriveFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$705,000ClosedJanuary 27, 2022
Open house
Our Take
253 Riverside Drive is a raised-ranch waterfront home with views of the Ash Creek outlet and tranquil salt marsh. The home includes an eat-in kitchen beside a family room that looks to the deck, plus formal living and great-room spaces on separate levels. Upstairs are a primary bedroom with sliding doors to the deck and another bedroom with a full bath; the lower level adds a bedroom, bath, and bonus room. A patio and deck provide outdoor areas, and Metro-North is listed 1.5 miles away.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170445023- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 3,360
- Year built
- 1982
- Acres
- 0.31
- Property taxes
- $12,189
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Views of the Ash Creek outlet and salt marsh
- Raised-ranch waterfront setting
- Eat-in kitchen beside a deck-facing family room
- Formal living room upstairs and great room below
- Primary bedroom with sliding doors to the deck
- Additional upstairs bedroom with full bath
- Lower-level guest bedroom, bath, and bonus room
- Metro-North train station 1.5 miles away
Read the full listing description
Excellent beach neighborhood with gorgeous views of Ash creek outlet and tranquil salt marsh, so come and enjoy the beach life! This Raised Ranch home presents the perfect opportunity to live directly on the water. Great location, walk to beach, town, train, shops, etc. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts views from almost every door and window. Build, renovate or live in this water front home "as is", add your finishing touches to this coastal charmer! Inside you have a large eat in kitchen, with an adjacent Family Room looking out to the Deck. There is a Formal Living room upstairs and a more informal Great Room on the lower level leading to a Patio. There is a Master Bedroom upstairs with Sliding doors to the Deck. There is another bedroom upstairs with a full bath. In addition to the lower Great Room, there is a bonus room and a bedroom and bath for that weekend guest if needed. At the end of the day, sit on the Deck and let the sound of the water and the smell of the salt air take your cares away! Just 1.5 miles to Metro North train. Perfect for watching the Sunrise and Fireworks! Don't Miss Out! Owner/Agent
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 | $705,000 | |
| Original list price | $995,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $705,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,525. 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
Louise Callahan
SmartMLS · Listing #170445023 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:48 PM EDT.
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