Welcome to Black Rock! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers comfortable living in one of Bridgeport's most sought-after neighborhoods. The home features a functional two-story layout, spacious living areas, natural gas heat, and low-maintenance ownership. Conveniently located just minutes from St. Mary's by the Sea, Black Rock Harbor, Fairfield Metro Station, restaurants, shopping, parks, beaches, and major highways. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, this is an excellent opportunity to own in the desirable Black Rock community. Schedule your private showing today.
Black Rock, located between Fairfield and the West End, is a waterfront and historic Bridgeport neighborhood with a working harbor and a walkable main street. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street stretch, where coffee counters, small galleries, and longtime taverns keep the sidewalks busy. Architectural cues run from compact seaside cottages to early-20th-century multifamily houses and converted commercial blocks. St. Mary’s by the Sea frames the shoreline with a broad promenade and salt-air views. The Black Rock Farmers Market and the Fairfield Avenue streetscape set a steady rhythm for daily errands and weekend browsing. Community pillars include Two Roads Brewing Company, The Acoustic, and Harborview Market.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
5 total rooms
Full basement
Has attic with pull-down stairs
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Gas range
Refrigerator
Heating & cooling
Hot water heat
Natural gas heating
65-gallon hot water tank
Exterior features
Level lot
Home design
Single-family home
Construction
Frame and brick construction
Concrete foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer connected
Electricity and solar
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The N2 zone is intended to preserve the physical form of the existing neighborhoods with lower height houses, typical of the mid-twentieth century, on mid-sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Nov 15, 2016 • Active
Archived - electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bridgeport, CT • 06605
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 153 Shell St
$345,919
$3,981 under list price of $350K
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