CLASSIC BROOKLAWN PARK COLONIAL - Enjoying an excellent Brooklawn Park location, this 4238 square foot, 5 Bedroom, very classic, stone and shingle Colonial offers 4 Fireplaces, 4 Full Baths, 3 Powder Rooms, in addition to a 300 square foot Sun Room and a beautifully finished 1500 square foot Lower Level Great Room/Pub complete with a fully outfitted Bar. Features include a great floor plan with well-proportioned interiors, elegant Circa 1936 architectural detailing and appointments, a fabulous, newer Country Kitchen, and a gorgeous 1.6 acre property with stone Terraces, sweeping lawns and a wonderful large Garage/Shed for storage. First Floor: Stately Front Door with elaborate surround and pediment, Center Hall with hardwood flooring, 2 Guest Closets and Powder Room with tile flooring leads to Sun Room with tile flooring opening onto sweeping lawns. Expansive Living Room with hardwood flooring, Twin Alcoves with Cabinets and Bookcases flanking a beautiful Fireplace with slate surround, and access to Sun Room. Library with hardwood flooring and plentiful Bookcases, Formal Dining Room with hardwood flooring, large Bay Window and glass paned door to Sun Room. Fabulous, newer Country Kitchen with hardwood flooring, quartz Countertops, Center Island with Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, spacious Sitting Area with Gas Fireplace and Picture Window. PLEASE OPEN ADDENDUM FOR FURTHER DESCRIPTION.
Stainless Steel Appliances include: Bosch Refrigerator/Freezer, Thermadore 6-Burner Gas Range, Bosch Hood, Bosch Microwave, Beverage Refrigerator, Thermadore Dishwasher, and Bosch Microwave. Front Side Entrance to charming stone Terrace, Laundry Room with tile flooring, Washer and Dryer, and Powder Room with tile flooring and Pedestal Sink. (Kitchen, Laundry Room and Powder Room – Heat A/C – Split System). Second Floor: Staircase with beautiful Bannister ascends to the Second Floor. Hallway with hardwood flooring, Bookcases and Door to Deck, Master Bedroom with hardwood flooring, twin Alcoves (one with Closet) flanking Fireplace, and Walk-in Closet. Master Bath with tile flooring, Pedestal Sink and Tub/Shower. Bedroom with hardwood flooring and direct access to Hall Bath with tile flooring, Pedestal Sink and Tub/Shower. Bedroom with hardwood flooring, Bedroom with hardwood flooring, Interior Hallway with Linen Closets, Hall Bath with tile flooring, Vanity Sink, and Tub/Shower. Bedroom with hardwood flooring. Attic/Third Floor: 380 square feet of Finished Area with wood flooring, Full Bath and Large Storage Areas. Lower Level: 1500 square foot Great Room/Pub with ceramic, wood motif, tile flooring and Electric Heat includes: Fully outfitted Bar with Granite Countertop, Sink, and Beverage Refrigerator. Spacious Living Area with Fireplace, and Billiards Room. Storage and Mechanicals/Attached 2-Car Garage/ Gas Heat/Electric Heat/Central Air-conditioning/Split System/Septic System/Stone and Shingle Style/Asphalt Roof
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
1.64 acresLot Size
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Victoria Fingelly• Higgins Group Real Estate
Bought with Laura Sydney• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170435036
Redfin Estimate
$1,971,493
$721K since sold in April 2022$41K since August
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This home's estimate is 55.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.
Gracious colonial majestically sited on park like grounds across from prestigious Brooklawn Country Club. Front to back living room with f/p, built-ins and French doors to sun room, banquet sized dining room, butler's pantry, study and eat-in country kitchen w/ f/p. Large master suite w/walk in closet,f/p and French doors to balcony. 3rd fl with 3 rooms and full bath perfect for in-laws or au-pair. Over 6,000 sq ft of living space on four levels incl finished LL with gym & FR w/kitchenette and f/p.Quality craftsmanship abounds w/maple floors, custom millwork, front & back stairs. Beautifully maintained with many updates including roof, paint,furnace, appliances, hot water heater,sec system,electrical, CA closets & some windows/doors.
Public Records
Jul 11, 2002
Sold
$975,000
$170/sq ft
Smart MLS #98128212
Apr 19, 2002
Listed
$999,999
$174/sq ft
Smart MLS #98096989
Apr 19, 2002
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 2001
Listed
$999,999
$174/sq ft
GMLS #47231
Apr 8, 2001
Listed
$999,999
$174/sq ft
Smart MLS #98082141
Nov 21, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Sep 9, 2000
Listed
$1,275,000
$222/sq ft
Smart MLS #98069898
Aug 17, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 2000
Listed
$1,275,000
$222/sq ft
Smart MLS #98041483
Jan 31, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 1999
Listed
$1,399,000
$244/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$22,357 (+1.0%)
$378,490 + $434,210
$812,700
2022
$22,138 (+2.4%)
$378,490 + $434,210
$812,700
2021
$21,623 (+8.9%)
$378,490 + $422,940
$801,430
2020
$19,850
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2019
$19,850 (+1.6%)
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2018
$19,531 (+2.1%)
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2017
$19,131 (+1.5%)
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2016
$18,857 (+1.2%)
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2014
$18,629
$426,090 + $337,400
$763,490
Tax history for 495 Algonquin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$22,357 (+1.0%)
$378,490 + $434,210
$812,700
2022
$22,138 (+2.4%)
$378,490 + $434,210
$812,700
2021
$21,623 (+8.9%)
$378,490 + $422,940
$801,430
2020
$19,850
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2019
$19,850 (+1.6%)
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2018
$19,531 (+2.1%)
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2017
$19,131 (+1.5%)
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2016
$18,857 (+1.2%)
$325,290 + $415,660
$740,950
2014
$18,629
$426,090 + $337,400
$763,490
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,238
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
118953
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 13
Laundry Room Location: First Floor
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air, Split System, Wall Unit, Zoned
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Shed, Stone Wall, Terrace
Lot Information
Lot Description: Golf Course View, Treed
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Color: White
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 4238
Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $801,430
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Steam
Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Has Home Owner's Assocation
HOA Fee Frequency: Other
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Tomlinson
High School: Fairfield Warde
Elementary School: Stratfield
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation
Directions: Brooklawn Avenue to 495 Algonquin Road
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,238
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 118953
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 2
Around this home
Schools
Stratfield School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Tomlinson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
Fairfield Warde High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.87M – $2.27M
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