Looking for the perfect summer home or weekend retreat? Look no further! This charming, beautifully maintained 3-bedroom Cape, ideally situated on a corner lot in Fairfield's highly sought-after beach area, offers the perfect blend of timeless character and modern convenience. The newly remodeled eat-in kitchen features granite countertops and stylish finishes throughout. Enjoy entertaining in the formal dining room with beautiful built-in hutches or relax in the inviting formal living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Hardwood floors run throughout the home, adding warmth and timeless appeal. A cozy family room with sliders opens to the private yard, perfect for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Just a short walk to beautiful Jennings Beach, shopping, restaurants, train, and more, this home offers the ideal coastal lifestyle in an unbeatable location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$1,121Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Glenn Marr• Marr Caruso Realty Group
Listed by Michele Schroeder• Marr Caruso Realty Group
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
173 Puritan Rd · $1,625,000
$1.62M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.62M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
50 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
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Eat-in kitchen
Formal dining
Granite counters
Washer/dryer hookup
Bedrooms
Two levels (total rooms: 6)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Granite counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in garage
Washer/dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (oil)
Wall/window air conditioning unit(s)
Wood-burning fireplace in living room (1)
Exterior features
Back yard
Corner lot
Home design
Single family residence
Two stories
Actual property condition
Parking
Driveway
1-car garage (has garage)
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public sewer
Water connected
Sewer connected
Electricity connected
Cable connected
Phone connected
Electricity and solar
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Located in the highly desirable beach area of Fairfield, this charming and beautifully maintained 3-bedroom Cape, situated on a corner lot, offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern convenience. The newly remodeled eat-in kitchen features granite countertops and stylish finishes throughout. Enjoy entertaining in the formal dining room with beautiful built-in hutches or relax in the inviting formal living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Hardwood floors run throughout the home, adding warmth and timeless appeal. A cozy family room with sliders opens to the private yard, perfect for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Just a short walk to beautiful Jennings Beach, shopping, restaurants, train, and more, this home offers the ideal coastal lifestyle in an unbeatable location.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1023761
Jul 22, 2026
Listed
$1,625,000
$1,121/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 2003
Sold
$505,000
$348/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 1996
Sold
$245,000
$169/sq ft
Smart MLS #95034566
Nov 27, 1995
Listed
$267,500
$184/sq ft
Smart MLS #94002044
Mar 17, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Jan 11, 1994
Listed
$279,900
$193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,554 (+1.0%)
$455,280 + $73,780
$529,060
2022
$14,412 (+1.0%)
$455,280 + $73,780
$529,060
2021
$14,274 (+17.3%)
$455,280 + $73,780
$529,060
2020
$12,169
$385,420 + $68,810
$454,230
2019
$12,169 (+1.6%)
$385,420 + $68,810
$454,230
2018
$11,974 (+2.1%)
$385,420 + $68,810
$454,230
2017
$11,728 (+1.5%)
$385,420 + $68,810
$454,230
2016
$11,560 (−7.1%)
$385,420 + $68,810
$454,230
2014
$12,438
$441,000 + $68,740
$509,740
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,450
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,450
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
127458
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Climate risks
10/10 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
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 173 Puritan Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,325,000 and $2,100,000.
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