George Cress of Real Broker Email: george@cress.co (dot co) Call/Text: 212-203-5251
Fairfield, CT / SOLD
291 Colony StreetFairfield, CT 06824
The buyer could have saved $3,700 in brokerage fees*
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Sale Price$740,000ClosedJuly 20, 2023
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170573354- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 1,925
- Year built
- 1930
- Acres
- 0.17
- Property taxes
- $9,696
July 2023-June 2024
Read the full listing description
University Gem! 291 Colony Street has the feeling of “home” from the moment you step inside. This updated sun-drenched Colonial offers 4 levels of living. Spacious living room w/ gas fireplace and hardwood floors opens to eat-in kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Home office/playroom and powder room complete the first level. The second level offers 3 generous sized bedrooms and 1 full hall bath. Bonus third level rec room can also be used as the fourth bedroom. Great additional living in lower level with rec/room or private office including a powder room w/ entry from the driveway. Want to entertain outdoors? The beautiful cedar wrap around deck offers multiple seating areas and the stone patio is another area to entertain. 3-season porch is the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee or glass of wine. The private yard is stunning with easy-to-maintain gardens that include flowers of all kinds, ready to be cut to bring indoors. Fabulous neighborhood! Walking distance to see performances at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University. Steps to Grasmere playground & Gould Manor Park with tennis, pickleball, baseball & basketball. Halloween costume parades & sledding at Gould Manor are a favorite. Minutes to downtown Fairfield’s restaurants, theatre, live music & beaches. Convenient to NYC with Fairfield Metro and Fairfield Train stations just minutes away. This home has so much to offer and is not to be missed!
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 | $740,000 | |
| Original list price | $699,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $740,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,700. 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
Eileen Brown
SmartMLS · Listing #170573354 · Closed
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