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253 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT 06824
About this home
Excellent beach neighborhood with gorgeous views of Ash creek outlet and tranquil salt marsh, so come and enjoy the beach life! This Raised Ranch home presents the perfect opportunity to live directly on the water. Great location, walk to beach, town, train, shops, etc. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts views from almost every door and window. Build, renovate or live in this water front home "as is", add your finishing touches to this coastal charmer! Inside you have a large eat in kitchen, with an adjacent Family Room looking out to the Deck. There is a Formal Living room upstairs and a more informal Great Room on the lower level leading to a Patio. There is a Master Bedroom upstairs with Sliding doors to the Deck. There is another bedroom upstairs with a full bath. In addition to the lower Great Room, there is a bonus room and a bedroom and bath for that weekend guest if needed. At the end of the day, sit on the Deck and let the sound of the water and the smell of the salt air take your cares away! Just 1.5 miles to Metro North train. Perfect for watching the Sunrise and Fireworks! Don't Miss Out! Owner/Agent
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Sale history for 253 Riverside Dr
$210/sq ft
$231/sq ft
$237/sq ft
$253/sq ft
$266/sq ft
$296/sq ft
$149/sq ft
$182/sq ft
$223/sq ft
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$238/sq ft
Tax history for 253 Riverside Dr
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Attached Garage, Covered Garage
- Garages Number: 2
Interior
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 8
- Laundry Room Location: Located in lower level
- Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
- In-Law Apartment: Possible
- In-Law Access: Possible
- Thermostat(s)
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 3
- Room Information
- Room Count: 8
- Basement Description: Crawl Space
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Walk-up
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: In Flood Zone, Water View, Level Lot, Fence - Partial
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Concrete
- Construction Description: Frame
- Color: Gray
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, L. I. Sound Frontage, View, Walk to Water
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1680
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $451,780
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public Water Connected
- Sewer Usage Fee Annual: $480
- Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
- Hot Water Description: 80 Gallon Tank
- Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Hot Water
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
- Estimated Annual Heat Cost: $4,000
- Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
Location
- School Information
- Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
- High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
- Elementary School: Roger Sherman
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
- Flood Zone
- Directions: South Benson to Riverside Drive
- Direct Waterfront
- County: Fairfield
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,680
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.31 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1982
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fairfield County
- APN: 126991
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 1
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
70% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2771 Sq. Ft. | $1,616,268 |
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3702 Sq. Ft. | $1,391,511 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1575 Sq. Ft. | $1,002,165 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2277 Sq. Ft. | $707,421 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1589 Sq. Ft. | $1,041,016 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1333 Sq. Ft. | $888,778 |
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