Beautifully renovated with both style and functionality, this 1929 Colonial is a true breath of fresh air. The ground floor spaces are connected yet private w/hardwood flooring throughout; the central living room w/its shiplap finishes, wood burning fireplace and dining alcove anchor the home. The kitchen boasts bespoke cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops, a farmhouse sink and breakfast peninsula. Additional highlights include new oak beams, a custom designed wall cupboard w/marble top and glass front cabinets. The wonderful Dutch door opens to the stone patio, grilling area and mature plantings. A glorious sunroom w/ builtins, window seat and small porch is the perfect spot to work or relax. The home's abundant plantation shutters, minimalist ceiling fans and linen shades complete the crisp, upholstered look. Upstairs offers three well-proportioned bedrooms including a renovated primary suite w/ dressing room, a stunning new bathroom, and spacious walk-in closet. 3rd floor offers finished space for playing, exercising or working from the hidden office w/wood slat panel accents. Owners enlarged the garage adding a 220V charging outlet, upgraded the home's electrical service, and moved the laundry to the second floor. This vintage in-town home at the corner of Crescent Rd offers a lifestyle of connecting on foot to Fairfield's vibrant town center w/all its history and amenities. Beyond the privet hedges, it's only a 5 min walk to town, 15 mins to the beach!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$663Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Mombello• Compass Connecticut, LLC
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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Market insights
126 Oldfield Rd · $1,315,000
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,315,000
Median sale price in this area is $803,339. (39% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Foyer
Full basement with storage, interior access, and concrete floor
Walk-up attic
One fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Oven/Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Second-floor laundry
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Natural gas heating
Central air
Exterior features
Partial fencing
Treed
Level lot
Professionally landscaped
Walk to water
Beach rights
Home design
Single-family home
Parking
Attached garage
Private crushed-stone driveway
3 total parking spaces
Construction
Frame and stone construction
Masonry and stone foundation
Shingle and wood siding
Asphalt shingle roof
White exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas domestic hot water
Other
Nearby basketball court, health club, library, park, playground, public recreation facilities, shopping, and tennis courts
Flood zone
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
FAIRFIELD CENTER GEM! Exquisitely renovated inside & out w/style and quality, this Roaring 1920’s Colonial feels fresh as a daisy! Kitchen w/bespoke cabinetry, honed Carrara marble countertops, farmhouse sink, floating shelves & peninsula seating is open to the dining room. Plantation shutters on the windows completes the feel of this delightful space. Powder room is beautifully renovated. Sunny Living Room with shiplap finishes is anchored by a wood burning fireplace with a chic mantle & hearth. Sunroom has built-ins galore, starring an inviting window seat w/custom upholstered cushion. Upstairs, four well proportioned bedrooms, one w/a large walk in closet. Stunning hall bathroom w/double sinks, honed Carrara marble vanity & all Kohler fixtures. 3rd level offers fabulous space for playing/recreation & also a wonderful office w/shiplap accents. Basement w/fresh white paint offers yet more usable space, w/access to the immaculate attached garage. A new white picket fence sets the tone for the numerous outdoor improvements: IPE wood porch floor & railings, expanded driveway w/crushed stone, all new landscaping, bluestone walkways and patio, raised garden beds, all w/plenty of privacy courtesy of the mature hedges. This exceptional in-town oasis, w/driveway & front door on Crescent Road offers a lifestyle of strolling to Fairfield’s vibrant town center w/all its charms & amenities. 5 minute walk to the train and 15 minute walk to the beach w/sidewalks all the way!
Smart MLS #99162738
Jan 6, 2017
Sold
$680,000
$343/sq ft
Dec 25, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 5, 2016
Listed
$685,000
$345/sq ft
Location! Location! Location! Updated Classic Colonial home located only a short walk to Fairfield Center, train, restaurants and Beach! 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor plus walk-up 3rd floor with playroom ideal for young families. Well landscaped lot with privacy plus fully fenced. NEW flagstone patio complete with sun and shade. Don't miss this GEM! What the seller loves about this home: 1)Heading to the beach on foot or bicycle for summer days with friends & family 2)Walking to town for date nights at any of Fairfield's great restaurants 3) Walking our children to school, library, YMCA or one of the may playgrounds nearby 4)Getting to know most of the families in the neighborhood 5)Being so close to the train for a quick walk (See Adden)
6)Enjoying our morning coffee or tea in the very bright sunny sunroom/den 7)Drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace when it's snowing 8) Warm summer nights out on the patio where you can hear the sounds of music from the Town gazebo concerts 9) Watching our children and their friends playing in the yard
Public Records
Jul 1, 2011
Sold
$545,000
$275/sq ft
Smart MLS #98494783
Mar 29, 2011
Listed
$599,900
$302/sq ft
Smart MLS #98459555
Mar 29, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2010
Listed
$559,900
$282/sq ft
Smart MLS #98417265
Sep 13, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 2009
Listed
$719,900
$363/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 2004
Sold
$455,000
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,265 (+1.0%)
$265,300 + $144,200
$409,500
2022
$11,155 (+1.0%)
$265,300 + $144,200
$409,500
2021
$11,048 (−6.5%)
$265,300 + $144,200
$409,500
2020
$11,822 (+3.4%)
$291,970 + $149,310
$441,280
2019
$11,428 (+1.6%)
$291,970 + $134,610
$426,580
2018
$11,245 (+5.8%)
$291,970 + $134,610
$426,580
2017
$10,628 (+1.5%)
$291,970 + $119,630
$411,600
2016
$10,475 (+3.7%)
$291,970 + $119,630
$411,600
2014
$10,098
$321,580 + $92,260
$413,840
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,984
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,984
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
132210
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 62-76% 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, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fairfield, CT • 06824
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 126 Oldfield Rd
$1,416,394
$101K over list price of $1.32M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.7M.