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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
78 Oakwood DriveFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$1,000,000ClosedJanuary 7, 2025
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24060489- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 3,055
- Year built
- 1948
- Acres
- 0.28
- Property taxes
- $11,468
July 2024-June 2025
Read the full listing description
Welcome to this stunning 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath Colonial, beautifully renovated & located in the highly sought-after University Area of Fairfield. No detail has been overlooked in the transformation of this home, starting with the gourmet kitchen featuring white cabinets, quartz countertops with a striking waterfall edge, stainless steel appliances & a convenient walk-in pantry.The spacious great room, with soaring cathedral ceilings & large windows, provides an abundance of natural light & a great view of the private yard. Also on the main level, you'll find a first-floor bedroom offering flexibility/convenience, a large formal dining room & a gracious living room. The updated main level full bathroom with walk-in shower with glass enclosure adds to the home's appeal, as does the office/den with elegant French doors, perfect for working from home. Upstairs, the second floor boasts 3 additional generously sized bedrooms each featuring large closets with built-ins for added storage plus a primary bedroom suite- a true retreat, complete with a full walk-in closet & a designer bath. The walk-up third level space offers endless potential for future living space, providing additional flexibility as your needs evolve. Other features of the home include built-in audio & alarm system, wiring for a generator & a heated soundproof media room, home office/studio off the back of the garage. Located within close proximity to downtown nightlife, Fairfield Metro and all major highways.
Schools
- Elementary
- Holland Hill
- Middle
- Fairfield Woods
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,000,000 | |
| Original list price | $999,900 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,000,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $7,500. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty
Anthony Fabrizio
SmartMLS · Listing #24060489 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:31 PM EDT.
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