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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
53 Rowland RoadFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$1,925,000ClosedAugust 17, 2022
Open house
Our Take
53 Rowland Road is a historic Colonial on a level 0.74-acre lot in Fairfield’s Beach area. The home includes wide-plank floors, built-ins, exposed beams, oversized fireplaces, and large windows across 10 rooms. The first floor has connected rooms and an en-suite primary bedroom oriented toward the backyard, where a pool, terrace, and privacy trees are noted. Three additional bedrooms occupy the second level, each with a full bath. A third-level office or playroom, unfinished basement, and detached garage with loft add flexible space.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170491565- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,615
- Year built
- 1720
- Acres
- 0.74
- Property taxes
- $22,964
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Historic Colonial on a level 0.74-acre lot
- Wide-plank floors, built-ins, and exposed beams
- Oversized fireplaces throughout the home
- First-floor en-suite primary bedroom
- Pool and terrace with privacy trees
- Three second-level bedrooms with full baths
- Third-level space for a home office or playroom
- Detached two-car garage with loft
Read the full listing description
Simple elegance in this magnificent historic Colonial, perfectly sited on one of the largest single lots in the Beach area at 53 Rowland Road. Set on a level, .74, picturesque lot, in the single most desirable Beach neighborhood, this home is loaded with character, history and charm. Once inside you will be wowed by the wide plank floors throughout plus built-ins, exposed beams, and multiple over sized fireplaces. 10 rooms all with large windows that bring in an abundance of natural sunlight into each unique room. The first floor hosts large, spacious rooms that flow easily into one another making entertaining a pleasure. The en-suite Primary Bedroom, also on the first level, looks out to the park-like grounds of your private back yard paradise, complete with pool, terrace and large privacy trees. The second level can be accessed by two staircases and hosts three additional, generously sized bedrooms all with their own full bath. The third level is ideal for a home office or playroom with a ton of storage. An unfinished basement also allows for unlimited storage with access to the outdoors. Two car newer detached garage has a loft that can easily be converted into an additional bonus room. Ideally located and a quick walk to both town and beach. Enjoy bike rides to the beach at sunrise or sunset, or walk to town for an easy dinner or shopping - the possibilities are endless.
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 | $1,925,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,899,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,925,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $19,250. 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
Jackie Davis
SmartMLS · Listing #170491565 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:44 PM EDT.
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