Main Home: Approx. 3000 sq ft of finished space - 3 full, 1 half bath Carriage House: Approx. 600 sq ft of finished space – 1 full, 1 half bath - Custom designed and newly renovated, this resort-inspired home with carriage house boasts today’s thoughtful and open floor plan coupled with an incredible outdoor oasis. The home is perfectly situated in the heart of the beach area and just two blocks from downtown shopping, train, restaurants and of course the beach! Suffused with warmth and timeless sophistication, this home has all the modern amenities today’s buyers expect. The main home underwent a complete renovation in 2019/2020, creating a more open floor plan, including new white oak hardwood flooring, trim and millwork throughout. New kitchen w/ Viking appliances, double waterfall edge island with luxurious quartz counters, built-in wine bar cabinetry with Sub-Z beverage cooler and wine fridge. New living room gas fireplace insert, heated mudroom floor, and new light-filled family room addition with media center overlooking pool area. The second-floor features three newly renovated bedrooms. The master bedroom offers a walk-in closet and tranquil en-suite bathroom. Two other bedrooms and two full baths are also located on the second floor. A new laundry room with built-in storage and two hall linen closets round out the second floor. The third floor offers space for a gym, home office, or a fourth bedroom perfect for an au-pair or large family!
The new carriage house serves several purposes. The lower level offers a 2-car garage, storage and/or space for a gym. The side of the carriage house features sliding barn doors that open to reveal a media center and wet bar. A half-bath finishes off the lower level. Upstairs you’ll find a spectacular great room with full bath, wine bar, and media center – this flex space is great for lounging, guest quarters, au pair or in-law suite, or even a cocktail lounge – the options are endless – a must see! The outdoor space is built for entertaining with an expansive stone patio, heated in-ground pool, NatGas firepit, NatGas grill, multiple sitting zones, a great hot/cold outdoor shower, and a covered entertainment and outdoor kitchen center with motorized awning. You’ll love the sizeable backyard turf under the lights for games and enjoy the beauty and low maintenance all year round! And best of all, you’ll love the privacy of all the outdoor space. All new mechanicals in home and carriage house -2 NatGas HVAC units, 2 on-demand NatGas water heaters, and front yard irrigation system. New architectural shingle roof on main house and new metal roof on carriage house. Smart home with abundant technology (thermostats, door locks, garage doors, exterior cameras, lighting, SONOS throughout, UniFI wifi, front-yard sprinklers), all controlled from your phone, so you can monitor your home from anywhere. Deed access grants private beach access through the Fair Acres Association located at the end of Rowland Road. Move right in and enjoy all that this special property and neighborhood have to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$983Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Hagel• Hagel & Assoc. Real Estate
Bought with David Harmuth• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #24004351
Redfin Estimate
$2,751,467
$421K since sold in July 2024$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 25.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.19M) of 6 comparable homes.
*** Beach Area Colonial *** *** Walk to Town , Train and Beach *** *** It's A Very Special Life Style *** Extensively renovated Colonial located in the most sought after neighborhood in Fairfield. This immaculate home is located just a few blocks from Fairfield Beach, downtown Fairfield and the Fairfield Train Station. Enjoy a bike ride along the water or walk to town and experience one of the many terrific restuarants Fairfield has to offer. This wonderful home includes a stunning E-I-K with custom cabinets, granite counter tops ,stainless steal high end appliances,Living Room with fireplace , formal Dining Room with raised panels, Family Room with built-ins , 3 spacious Bedrooms and 2.5 impressive Baths. A few of the many exceptional features include C/A , gas heat & cooktop, partially finished Lower Level ,walk-up attic,2 car garage,outdoor shower, extensive deck and patio,a great yard ...
Smart MLS #99016797
Aug 15, 2013
Sold
$773,000
$276/sq ft
Feb 12, 2013
Listed
$829,000
$296/sq ft
$70,000 PRICE REDUCTION on this Beach area classic. Rare 1/4 acre lot. Extensive upgrades including gourmet kitchen with Viking and Sub Zero appliances, window seat & built-ins. New: baths, mudroom, heating system & windows. Beautiful millwork, hardwood flrs T/O, 4th bdrm converted to laundry/WIC . Easy conversion back to bedroom. Walk up attic, cedar closet. Screened in porch overlooking level yard & patio. Outdoor shower, irrigation system. Private beach access, Fair acres Assoc. Walk to beach, town and train. A great buy in this coveted location!
Public Records
Mar 20, 2013
Sold
$1,400,000
$500/sq ft
Smart MLS #98263624
Dec 16, 2005
Listed
$925,000
$330/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 2005
Sold
$900,000
$321/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,216 (+1.0%)
$332,150 + $257,320
$589,470
2022
$16,057 (+1.0%)
$332,150 + $257,320
$589,470
2021
$15,904 (−4.5%)
$332,150 + $257,320
$589,470
2020
$16,658 (+17.7%)
$332,360 + $289,450
$621,810
2019
$14,153 (+1.6%)
$332,360 + $195,930
$528,290
2018
$13,926 (+2.1%)
$332,360 + $195,930
$528,290
2017
$13,640 (+1.5%)
$332,360 + $195,930
$528,290
2016
$13,445 (+8.3%)
$332,360 + $195,930
$528,290
2014
$12,410
$364,980 + $143,640
$508,620
Tax history for 381 Rowland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,216 (+1.0%)
$332,150 + $257,320
$589,470
2022
$16,057 (+1.0%)
$332,150 + $257,320
$589,470
2021
$15,904 (−4.5%)
$332,150 + $257,320
$589,470
2020
$16,658 (+17.7%)
$332,360 + $289,450
$621,810
2019
$14,153 (+1.6%)
$332,360 + $195,930
$528,290
2018
$13,926 (+2.1%)
$332,360 + $195,930
$528,290
2017
$13,640 (+1.5%)
$332,360 + $195,930
$528,290
2016
$13,445 (+8.3%)
$332,360 + $195,930
$528,290
2014
$12,410
$364,980 + $143,640
$508,620
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,454
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
131608
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
Garages Number: 2
Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 8
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: upper level
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
In-Law Apartment: Possible
In-Law Access: Detached
Built In Audio, Electric Outlet(s), Entertainment System, Security System, Thermostat(s), Wired For Audio
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer