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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
73 Fortuna DriveFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$1,150,000ClosedAugust 28, 2024
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24018959- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,860
- Year built
- 1947
- Acres
- 0.23
- Property taxes
- $11,984
July 2024-June 2025
Read the full listing description
73 Fortuna Drive offers the epitome of refined Fairfield living. Enjoy the luxury of beach life and convenience of the town center. This charming move-in ready home sits on a dry .23-acre lot in a prime no-flood zone beach area location. Fortuna Drive, home to only five other properties, is a quiet road with plenty of privacy. A rare find among some crowded, overbuilt streets in the beach area. Right up the road from beautiful hidden gem South Pine Creek Beach, tennis bubble and golf course, with an quick walk from Fairfield Train Station via shortcut through Rugby Park. This home features a separate staircase to the primary bedroom suite, zoned central a/c with new compressor and handler (2023), freshly painted rooms, newer appliances, brand new flooring in bedroom and hardwood flooring throughout the entire home. Bluestone patio with designated grilling area, sun awning, fire pit and additional side patio. Lower level movie room with projector and surround sound system with ability to connect to streaming services. Additional lower level room allows for a gym, play room, extra storage. XL garage has a hidden storage area. Wonderful opportunity to expand this existing well-maintained residence to an impressive 4,000 SF home, potentially incorporating additional bedrooms, in-ground pool and more. Schools assigned to 73 Fortuna: Mill Hill Elementary, Ludlowe MS, and Ludlowe HS. Move in today and enjoy the rest of summer!
Schools
- Elementary
- Mill Hill
- Middle
- Roger Ludlowe
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,150,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,199,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,150,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $8,625. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC
Jocelyn Baum
SmartMLS · Listing #24018959 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:34 PM EDT.
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