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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
65 Forest AvenueFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$665,000ClosedMarch 3, 2022
Open house
Our Take
65 Forest Avenue, Fairfield, is an updated cape with an open kitchen and dining area, oak countertops, and a peninsula breakfast bar. Three functioning skywindows brighten the living room and provide three-season ventilation. The expanded second-floor dormer includes larger bedrooms, roof windows, and a full bath with both a tub and stall shower. A fully finished basement can serve as a playroom, den, or home office. The property also includes a large garage/barn outbuilding with room for two cars and a 22-plus-foot boat.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170462277- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,281
- Year built
- 1953
- Acres
- 0.19
- Property taxes
- $10,580
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Open kitchen and dining area
- Oak countertops and peninsula breakfast bar
- Three functioning skywindows in the living room
- Expanded dormer with larger bedrooms
- Full bath with tub and stall shower
- Finished basement for playroom, den, or office
- Two-car garage with 22-plus-foot boat capacity
- Large lot zoned for future expansion
Read the full listing description
Newly renovated and updated cape with huge garage/barn outbuilding, idealy located with both the beach and downtown areas a short distance away. Open floor plan with updated kitchen/dinning room area with oak countertops and peninsula/breakfast bar. Living room features three functioning skywindows, greatly brightening the room and adding 3-season ventilation. Expanded second floor dormer provides larger bedrooms with roof windows, and a full bath featuring both tub and stall shower. Basement features a well lit and fully finished space, perfect for a playroom, den, or home office space. Heat & hot water are provided by high-efficiency natural gas furnace & water heater. Drier and stove are also natural gas powered, while oven is electric. Garage can easily fit 2 cars plus a 22+ ft boat, second floor is a wide open space, perfect for a studio or office. Large lot is zoned to allow a significant future expansion of living space.
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 | $665,000 | |
| Original list price | $650,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $665,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,325. 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 Homelister, Inc
Jennifer Stein
SmartMLS · Listing #170462277 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:47 PM EDT.
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