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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
279 Hillside RoadFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$895,000ClosedDecember 5, 2021
Open house
Our Take
279 Hillside Road is a 1933 Colonial in Fairfield’s lower Greenfield Hill, with three bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath. The home sits on a half-acre property and includes a Carrara marble kitchen with a large island, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace and reading nook, and a dining room with detailed millwork. A finished third floor offers flexible use as a fourth bedroom, playroom, or office. Outdoor features include an Azek deck, bluestone patio, and oversized two-car garage.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170440242- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,833
- Year built
- 1933
- Acres
- 0.5
- Property taxes
- $9,062
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Carrara marble kitchen with large island
- Living room with wood-burning fireplace and reading nook
- Dining room with detailed millwork
- Finished third floor for flexible use
- Azek deck and bluestone patio
- Oversized two-car garage with loft
- Three-zone heating and central air conditioning
Read the full listing description
One of Fairfield's most cherished, picture perfect homes; nationally published & featured in Fairfield Magazine in 2019. This stunning, 3 bedroom Colonial is perfectly situated in lower Greenfield Hill just a few steps from shopping and restaurants. Meticulously renovated & restored by one of Fairfield County's premier designers, this home is sited on a stunning 1/2 acre of rolling, private property. Swoon worthy Carrara marble kitchen w/black state herringbone floors, large island, brass hardware & high end appliances. Cozy, sophisticated living room w/wood burning fireplace, built in bookshelves & a reading nook w/floor to ceiling windows. Festive dining room features detailed millwork perfect for family meals or more formal entertaining. Upstairs, 3 beautiful, generously sized bedrooms w/ample closets & large bath w/double vanity. Knockout, finished 3rd floor can be used as 4th bedroom, playroom, home office. Full basement w/new Bilco doors can be finished for additional square footage. Outside, step off your new Azek deck to a gorgeous new bluestone patio set in concrete. Huge oversized 2 car garage w/slate roof and massive loft easily finished for additional room for home gym, office, teen room etc. All new gutters on house & garage, freshly painted exterior, newer roof & windows, designer light fixtures throughout, gas heat, 3 zone heating and central AC w/Nest thermostats. Move right in and start enjoying a beautiful carefree lifestyle in your fairytale home!
Schools
- Elementary
- Dwight
- Middle
- Roger Ludlowe
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $895,000 | |
| Original list price | $849,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $895,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,475. 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
Kate Cacciatore
SmartMLS · Listing #170440242 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT.
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