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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
282 James StreetFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$1,800,000ClosedSeptember 7, 2022
Open house
Our Take
282 James Street in Fairfield is a 2015-built, four-bedroom home with 3.5 baths on an extra-wide lot. Its interior includes nine-foot ceilings, built-ins, crown moldings, raised paneling, and extensive storage. The kitchen opens to a family room with gas fireplace, Thermador appliances, dining area, and walk-in pantry. A bonus room adds vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, wet bar, and beverage cooler. The upper levels include a primary suite, two additional bedrooms, a fourth bedroom, recreation room, office area, full bath, and storage. The backyard has landscaping, mature trees, irrigation, and a patio.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170508890- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,896
- Year built
- 2015
- Acres
- 0.17
- Property taxes
- $25,278
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Coffered dining-room ceiling with natural light
- Kitchen with Thermador appliances and walk-in pantry
- Family room with gas fireplace
- Bonus room with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace
- Wet bar with beverage cooler
- Primary suite with vaulted ceiling and soaking tub
- Third-floor bedroom and recreation room
- Landscaped backyard with mature trees and patio
Read the full listing description
Truly a RARE find! Refined, highly custom 7 year "young" FEMA compliant 4 bedroom/3.5 bath beach home in ideal location, just a few steps from playground/park and a few blocks to the beach as well as downtown/train! Situated on an extra wide lot on sought after street, this designer home offers almost 4,000SF and a fantastic floor plan with 9-foot ceilings, built-ins, crown moldings, raised paneling, chic lighting, surround sound and great storage throughout. Step into the spacious foyer and you are wowed by the coffered ceilings in the dining room (currently used as living room) and natural light streaming through. An eat-in Kitchen is open to the family room with gas fireplace and offers a dining area, Thermador appliances and huge walk-in pantry. Enter the 21 X 21 “bonus room” through custom barn doors and enjoy vaulted ceilings, stunning floor to ceiling stone fireplace and a wet bar with beverage cooler. A powder room, mudroom and 3 closets complete this floor. The 2nd floor features a spacious primary bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, large walk-in closet and spa-like bath with double vanity, soaking tub and glass shower. 2 additional bedrooms plus hall bath and laundry room with sink complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor offers an additional bedroom PLUS a recreation room, office area, full Bath + storage. The private backyard features extensive professional landscaping and mature trees with irrigation and patio. Move in and start enjoying this relaxed lifestyle!
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 | $1,800,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,579,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,800,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,000. 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
Carrie Sakey
SmartMLS · Listing #170508890 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:43 PM EDT.
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