Charming Antique Colonial home offers a blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort. Boasting three bedrooms and two full baths, it provides a welcoming and functional living space. Updated kitchen, with newer stainless steel appliances, farm sink, and touchless kitchen faucet. The living room, complete with an inviting extra sitting area and a cozy wood-burning stove, exudes warmth and character, making it the perfect spot for gatherings and relaxation. Sitting on an expansive 0.46-acre lot, this property offers a generously sized backyard, offering endless possibilities for outdoor activities, landscaping, or potential expansion. This home combines the best of both worlds, offering antique classic charm and a desirable location within Fairfield's university area. Your chance to own this unique property awaits, don't miss the opportunity to make it your own. Conveniently located close to train, shops, schools, and Fairfield University. Indoor professional pictures will be online Wednesday 11/1
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$675Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brandy Hall• Higgins Group Real Estate
Listed by Margaret McCannon• Higgins Group Real Estate
Bought with Maureen Sullivan• William Raveis Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #170606331
Redfin Estimate
$821,213
$171K since sold in December 2023$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 15.6% lower than the average sale price ($973K) of 6 comparable homes.
A beautifully renovated 1900’s colonial on 0.46 acres, with all the charm of yesteryear and the modern conveniences for today's lifestyle. Natural light flows throughout this newly updated home capturing the large trimmed windows, high ceilings and original hard wood floors. When entering the home, you are surprised by the spacious living room with a field stone gas fireplace and the original handcrafted wide staircase. The dining room opens to a renovated eat in kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, radiant heated tile floor and a breakfast nook. There is also a beautifully finished full bath with a radiant heated tile floor. The kitchen opens to a peaceful and private large fenced in backyard with a deck for entertaining and relaxation. The second floor, with 3 bedrooms, a full bath and sitting room attached to a bedroom, has the charm of the original architecture with a rustic feel. A University Area opportunity not to be missed.
A beautifully renovated 1900’s colonial on 0.46 acres, with all the charm of yesteryear and the modern conveniences for today's lifestyle. Natural light flows throughout this newly updated home capturing the large trimmed windows, high ceilings and original hard wood floors. When entering the home, you are surprised by the spacious living room with a field stone gas fireplace and the original handcrafted wide staircase. The dining room opens to a renovated eat in kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, radiant heated tile floor and a breakfast nook. There is also a beautifully finished full bath with a radiant heated tile floor. The kitchen opens to a peaceful and private large fenced in backyard with a deck for entertaining and relaxation. The second floor, with 3 bedrooms, a full bath and sitting room attached to a bedroom, has the charm of the original architecture with a rustic feel. A University Area opportunity not to be missed.
Public Records
Jan 19, 2016
Sold
$290,000
$238/sq ft
Smart MLS #99112670
Jan 11, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 2015
Listed
$295,000
$243/sq ft
Smart MLS #99111710
Jan 14, 2016
Sold
$290,000
$238/sq ft
Jan 11, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2015
Listed
$295,000
$243/sq ft
University Area opportunity! Renovate or rebuild and make this home your own. Large deck overlooks beautiful deep .46 acre lot with mature plantings. Living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, 9ft ceilings on 1st floor and large windows. One car detached garage. Minutes to shopping, restaurants and beaches. Agents please see addendum.
House being sold "As Is" inspections are for informational purposes only. Property also listed as land. One commission due and payable at time of title passing.
Smart MLS #98019485
Jul 15, 1998
Listed
$268,000
$220/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,473 (+1.0%)
$262,500 + $45,500
$308,000
2022
$8,390 (+1.0%)
$262,500 + $45,500
$308,000
2021
$8,310 (+0.6%)
$262,500 + $45,500
$308,000
2020
$8,263
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2019
$8,263 (+1.6%)
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2018
$8,130 (+2.1%)
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2017
$7,963 (+1.5%)
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2016
$7,849 (+5.0%)
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2014
$7,476
$254,870 + $51,520
$306,390
Tax history for 1894 N Benson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,473 (+1.0%)
$262,500 + $45,500
$308,000
2022
$8,390 (+1.0%)
$262,500 + $45,500
$308,000
2021
$8,310 (+0.6%)
$262,500 + $45,500
$308,000
2020
$8,263
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2019
$8,263 (+1.6%)
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2018
$8,130 (+2.1%)
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2017
$7,963 (+1.5%)
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2016
$7,849 (+5.0%)
$242,130 + $66,290
$308,420
2014
$7,476
$254,870 + $51,520
$306,390
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.