Fairfield, CT / SOLD

748 Gilbert HighwayFairfield, CT 06824

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Sale Price$1,050,000ClosedDecember 6, 2022

Our Take

748 Gilbert Highway in Fairfield is a custom colonial combining traditional and contemporary elements. Set at the end of a private drive on more than two acres and surrounded by woodlands, the home has six bedrooms and five full baths. Oversized windows, skylights, French doors, and high ceilings bring natural light throughout. Interior spaces include formal rooms, a sunroom, a great room with a two-island kitchen, and a main-level spa room. Multiple levels of decking extend the living areas outdoors.

748 Gilbert Highway — exterior photo
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The buyer could have saved $7,875 on brokerage fees*

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

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 30% 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 #170523764
Bedrooms
6
BathroomsBaths
5 full / 0 half
Square feet
5,122
Year built
1977
Acres
2.16
Property taxes
$20,670

July 2022-June 2023

What stands out

  • Custom colonial blending traditional and contemporary design
  • Private drive setting surrounded by woodlands
  • Oversized windows and skylights bring natural light
  • Formal rooms, sunroom, and multiple gathering areas
  • Multi-level decking exceeding 2,000 square feet
  • Great room with a two-island kitchen
  • Primary suite with steam shower and fireplace
  • Three-car garage beneath the unfinished lower level
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Dramatic custom colonial that uniquely blends the traditional and contemporary. At the end of a private drive on 2+acres, surrounded by woodlands, it offers a private setting with a neighborhood feel. Oversized windows, skylights, multiple French doors & high ceilings throughout allow for an abundance of natural light. Front door opens into bright entrance hall offering a warm welcome, accented by the freshly painted interior and hardwood floors. There are elegant & sophisticated formal rms, LR w/fpl & DR plus multiple gathering areas including a beautiful sunroom. All lead to over 2000 sq ft of multi-level decking. Immense great room offers ultimate cook’s kitchen w/2 islands, 2 Miele dishwashers, commercial Thermador gas range & hood, Sub Zero refrigerator & banks of cabinetry w/granite counters, white painted lower cabinets w/natural cherry uppers, an Isokern fireplace and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows & French doors opening to rear deck. Also on main level is a walk in pantry, guest BR/office, full bath & large spa rm opening to deck and a step down family room with fireplace. The second level offers 5 large BRs, 3 marble baths including primary suite w/4 oversized windows, skylights, fpl and luxury bath with steam shower. Second BR is en suite with WIC & FPL. Unfinished lower level accesses 3 car garage. Exceptional offering with tremendous space, whole house generator, city water, room for a pool, award-winning schools and five beaches. Close to the Westport line.

Schools

Elementary
Burr
Middle
Tomlinson
High
Fairfield Warde

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

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$1,050,000
Original list price$1,025,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $1,050,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $7,875. 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

Denise Walsh

SmartMLS · Listing #170523764 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:42 PM EDT.

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