TOES IN THE SAND & SUMMER EVERY DAY. There are waterfront homes-& then there are homes where the water becomes part of everyday life. Welcome to 1149 Fairfield Beach Road, a truly special direct beachfront home appprox 60+/- min from NYC. Thoughtfully designed by a builder for his own family, with an emphasis on capturing the extraordinary waterfront setting. Walls of windows fill the open living spaces w natural light and capture spectacular water views. Directly outside main-level family room w/no steps to the patio, is your own beach. Three of 4 waterfront bedrooms open to a wraparound deck, giving each its own connection to the water while creating private spaces. Wake to sun-filled rooms & end the day to the sound of waves. An impressive Great Room @ the mezzanine level is an inspiring addn'l gathering space that features 12' ceilings w skylights. Kitchen, bathrooms & laundry room updated in 2025. Rare garaged & off street parking for 10 Cars! An unfinished 3rd floor w private balcony offers potential for future 1,000+/- additional SF. Also Includes: Private STUDIO APARTMENT updated(2022) & awesome! Perfect for guests/extended family/home office or summer overflow just a couple of steps over @1148. Mins. to Schools, TOWN & TRAIN! ENJOY DIRECT BEACHFRONT living while being minutes from Downtown Fairfield, popular farmers market, outdoor & indoor concerts, restaurants w/ great outdoor seating, shoppes, movies, town events & the best of what Fairfield has to offer
Both 1149 Beachfront Home & 1148 Studio/Guest Home are SOLD TOGETHER. #1149 SF 3682 + #1148 SF 462 = 4144 SF Addn'l SF 3rd level approximately 1000 & crawlspace below 1637 SF. Room total incl. both homes. MLS report contains combined bedrooms/baths/ garages/sf/tax info Homes are listed together per MLS. Ask about transferrable flood insurance
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$1,086Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christine Magliocco• Higgins Group Real Estate
Fairfield Beach, located between Ash Creek and Long Island Sound, is a coastal and residential Bridgeport neighborhood with sandy shoreline and low-slung beach cottages. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Fairfield Beach Road near the Penfield Beach entrance, where seasonal snack stands, casual eateries, and bike traffic set the tempo. Penfield Beach and its pavilion frame daily routines with boardwalk strolls and open-water views. Streets mix classic shingled cottages with updated capes and contemporary rebuilds, often with decks facing the water. The Fairfield Metro station corridor sits a short drive inland, linking beach calm with commuter rhythm. Marsh edges and tidal inlets give the area a salt-air, seabird soundtrack.
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Offer insights
1149 Fairfield Beach Rd · $4,500,000
$4.6M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.6M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
104.1%
Most homes are selling 4% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Open floor plan
Security system
In-law apartment with detached structure and separate entry
Home automation for lighting and thermostats
Three fireplaces
Ceiling fans and zoned central air
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Cooktop
Oven/Range
Wall oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Wine chiller
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Main-level laundry (both main level locations noted)
Flooring
Partially finished basement with concrete floor (storage and garage access)
Heating & cooling
Hot air heating fueled by natural gas
Programmable thermostat
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Zoned cooling
Exterior features
Ocean and Long Island Sound frontage with beach access and beach rights
Water view and direct waterfront
Wrap-around porch and wrap-around deck
Patio
Outdoor lighting
Walk-to-water
Home design
Single-family home
White exterior siding (clapboard)
Parking
Attached garage
4-car garage
Driveway (private, crushed stone/gravel)
Off-street parking
Total of 10 parking spaces
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction with masonry foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Has attic with floored, walk-up storage
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer connected
Natural gas hot water (domestic)
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby include basketball court, bocci court, golf course, health club, library, paddle tennis, playground/tot lot, and tennis courts
Other
Generator for backup power
Property listed as single family for sale
Electricity and solar
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