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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
84 University DriveFairfield, CT 06824
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Sale Price$1,173,000ClosedJuly 29, 2026
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24185290- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,867
- Year built
- 1954
- Acres
- 0.35
- Property taxes
- $12,065
July 2025-June 2026
Read the full listing description
Set in a beloved Fairfield University neighborhood where turnover is rare, this classic Cape has been beautifully maintained, thoughtfully expanded & is sitting pretty on its 0.35 acre of level, partially fenced land, bordered by stone walls. Charming portico entry leads to Living Room with wood burning fireplace & Formal Dining Room. Newer En-Suite Primary Bedroom on main level is generously scaled, and includes two closets with custom built-ins. The Bathroom features large walk in shower with bench seat, and is wheelchair accessible. Eat In Kitchen w/table at sunny bay window opens to surprisingly spacious Newer Family Room with custom built ins, overlooking private backyard via an expansive Trex deck. Full hall Bathroom w/tub completes the main level. Upstairs are two sweet dormered Bedrooms w/window seats and 3rd full hall Bathroom w/tub. Basement offers 2 finished rooms for additional living space & plenty of unfinished space for laundry & storage. Attached 1-car garage leads into kitchen. University Drive is part of an enclave of quiet streets adjacent to Tanaka Park, a neighborhood built for GE executives in the 1930's. This wonderful home, fresh & inviting as it is today, is suitable for even more expansion. Just 2.5 miles to Fairfield town center, with its cultural amenities, conveniences, restaurants & MetroNorth train station, and another mile from there to sandy Penfield Beach. It's a perfect mix of move-in condition, convenient location & beautiful setting
Schools
- Elementary
- Osborn 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 | $1,173,000 | |
| Original list price | $979,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,173,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $8,798. 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 Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. · (203) 255-2800
Patty Eilenberg
SmartMLS · Listing #24185290 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT.
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