Fairfield, CT / SOLD

80 Colonial DriveFairfield, CT 06824

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Sale Price$1,002,000ClosedApril 17, 2022

Our Take

80 Colonial Drive in Fairfield is a 1953 expanded Cape with an open floor plan. The home includes four bedrooms, two of them ensuite, three full baths, a family room, living room, dining area, and a heated, air-conditioned four-season porch. A private courtyard, mature plantings, two shade trees including a large oak, and a large two-car garage are also part of the property. It sits on a quiet corner lot, and the current owners have maintained it since the 1960s.

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The buyer could have saved $7,515 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 #170454984
Bedrooms
4
BathroomsBaths
3 full / 0 half
Square feet
2,843
Year built
1953
Acres
0.26
Property taxes
$17,672

July 2021-June 2022

What stands out

  • 1953 expanded Cape in Fairfield Beach
  • Open floor plan
  • Two ensuite bedrooms and three full baths
  • Heated, air-conditioned four-season porch
  • Private courtyard
  • Mature plantings and a large oak
  • Large two-car garage
  • Quiet corner lot
Read the full listing description

Cute as a button, neat as a pin....tweak it or lift it....either way, you win. This Fairfield Beach 1953 expanded cape has potential galore or just tweak it’s very open floorplan which is like no other cape you’ve seen making updates an ‘ocean breeze’. Wonderfully maintained by the current owners since the 1960's and their care shows. Located on a quiet corner lot in a neighborhood of multi-million dollar homes. It's LARGE, with 4 bedrooms (two Ensuite), 3 full baths, family room, living room, dining area, and a huge 4 season porch(heat & A/C), and a completely private courtyard(rare for this neighborhood). The house and property work on a variety of levels for a multitude of lifestyles. The property embraces bygone days with many mature plantings, a large 2-car garage, and two large shade trees including a gorgeous oak. Enjoy quiet strolls to beach, town, or train...the location and condition just cannot be beat.

Schools

Elementary
Roger Sherman
Middle
Roger Ludlowe
High
Fairfield Ludlowe

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

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$1,002,000
Original list price$1,165,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $1,002,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $7,515. 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 RE/MAX Heritage

Michael Traum

SmartMLS · Listing #170454984 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:47 PM EDT.

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