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Fairfield, CT / SOLD
91 Open Gate LaneFairfield, CT 06890
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Sale Price$1,800,000ClosedAugust 7, 2025
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24051531- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 4,709
- Year built
- 1919
- Acres
- 1.41
- Property taxes
- $24,092
July 2025-June 2026
Read the full listing description
ELEGANT SOUTHPORT HOUSE - With a wonderful Southport location, this timeless five bedroom, five-and-one-half bath residence exudes elegance and refinement throughout 4700 square feet of light-filled, beautifully proportioned interiors. The very traditional, architect designed floor plan includes a Living Room and Library each with gas Fireplace, formal Dining Room and full Butler's Pantry, a luxurious first floor Primary Suite and Staff Apartment, and three en-suite Bedrooms on the second floor. At the end of a very private Cul de sac, the level 1.41 acre property provides a serene sense of seclusion, featuring sweeping lawns and charming Terraces, yet the in-town amenities and conveniences of Southport Village and Fairfield Center are only minutes away. First Floor: Welcoming Covered Entry Porch. Foyer Entrance with exquisite Main Staircase. Hallway with Guest Closets, Guest Powder Room, Mirrored Bar with glass shelving, Ice Maker and Cabinetry, and access to Basement. Expansive Living Room with hardwood flooring, and broad recessed shuttered windows flanking a stately gas burning Fireplace with paneled wall. Access from Living Room or Hallway to Library with hardwood flooring, gas burning Fireplace, wonderful built-in Bookcases and Cabinetry, and sliding doors to very private Terrace overlooking the sweeping, level lawn. Formal Dining Room with hardwood flooring, and twin Cupboards flanking a shuttered full Bay Window. Please open addendum for further descript
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 | $1,800,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,700,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,800,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,000. 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 Higgins Group Real Estate
Victoria Fingelly
SmartMLS · Listing #24051531 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 6:27 PM EDT.
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