Fairfield, CT / SOLD

71 Hitching Post LaneFairfield, CT 06824

The buyer could have saved $4,350 in brokerage fees*

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 20% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

Sale Price$870,000ClosedMarch 7, 2024

Our Take

71 Hitching Post Lane in Fairfield is a four-bedroom, three-full-bath home with three bedrooms on the main floor and one in the basement. The basement has a separate entrance and is described as offering the possibility of an in-law suite. The home includes a custom kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, three bathrooms with double vanity sinks, new hardwood flooring on the first floor, and waterproof vinyl flooring in the basement. Exterior updates include siding, windows, a roof, a built deck, railings, garage doors, and a bluestone walkway.

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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $4,350 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive.

See how the commission rebate works ↗

*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 20% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

At a glance

Closed · MLS #170623268
Bedrooms
4
BathroomsBaths
3 full / 0 half
Square feet
2,753
Year built
1968
Acres
0.54
Property taxes
$10,445

July 2023-June 2024

What stands out

  • Four bedrooms and three full bathrooms
  • Possible basement in-law suite with separate entrance
  • Custom kitchen with quartz countertops
  • Stainless steel kitchen appliances
  • Three bathrooms with double vanity sinks
  • New hardwood floors on the first floor
  • Waterproof vinyl basement flooring
  • Built deck and bluestone walkway
Read the full listing description

Highest and best by Monday 2/12 at 7pm! Come before it's gone! A full gut renovation in the sought out University area. Essentially everything is new in this 4 bed, 3 full bath with the possibility for an in law suite in the basement with separate entrance. (3 Beds Main Floor, 1 in Basement) All 3 bathrooms have been fully done up with double vanity sinks and high end sleek finishes and a custom designer kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. New hardwood floors throughout the first floor and waterproof vinyl flooring in the basement. With new siding, windows, roof, built deck and railings, garage doors and bluestone walkway on the exterior. Hydro Air HVAC system, Roth oil tank installed and upgraded new 200 amp electrical service. Centrally located you can get to the train, the beach, Black Rock Tpke, the Post Road, the Merritt, I-95 and the schools in just minutes. The only thing missing in this home is you :)

Schools

Elementary
Osborn Hill
Middle
Fairfield Woods
High
Fairfield Ludlowe

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$870,000
Original list price$899,999

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $870,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,350. 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 Eagle Eye Realty PLLC

Gary Crawford

SmartMLS · Listing #170623268 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT.

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