Open the door to this warm and inviting classic Jack Franzen designed 1981 country colonial located in the premier section of Greenfield Hill with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in the main house with a private guest quarters located above the garage with an additional bedroom and full bath. The breath taking entry way makes a visual impact with an open two story foyer w/ a wall of glass windows to soak in the sun. The home expansion, completed in 2000, was done by interior designer Beverly Ellsley to included traditional elements of early American reproduction light fixtures, antique hewn beams and 15" hard pine floors. There are 4 grand stucco fireplaces, a formal dining room w/ a hand stenciled floor and custom built-in cupboards. The open floor plan encompasses an over sized kitchen has a large granite island that stands at the heart of the space with an adjoining family room, dining area and built-in home office desk. The 900 square foot great room w/ vaulted ceilings has a fun oversized wet bar for entertaining. Completing the first floor is a screened porch with slate floor which leads to the heated in ground pool. The outdoor living space is an extension of the house with an expansive bluestone patio overlooking an acre of manicure lawn. The lower level has a large finished playroom. Experience the privacy of this estate w/ the convenience to everything; Greenfield Hill Center, Fairfield center, local beaches & the train station. Home is where life happens.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
2.05 acresLot Size
$474Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tara Hawley• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Doris Rowe• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Anne Frewen• Higgins Group Real Estate
Bought with Julie Vanderblue• Higgins Group Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #170460614
Redfin Estimate
$2,799,851
$875K since sold in March 2022$184K since August
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This home's estimate is 26.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.22M) of 6 comparable homes.
Great Value. Priced to Sell! Meticulously Maintained. Classic Jack Franzen Designed 1981 Country Col w Today’s Amenities. Interior Design by CT Decorator Beverly Ellsley. Expanded in 2000. Gates Moore Early American Reproduction Light Fixtures Thru-out, Ant. Hewn Beams, 15” Hard Pine Flrs, 2 Story Foyer w Lots of Windows looking out onto stone patio, 4 Grand Stucco FP, Dining Rm Hand Stenciled Floor w Built-in Cupboards. Kit w Lg Granite Isl & Sitting Area. 900SF Great Rm Addition w Wet Bar, Wired Sound Syst & MDMI. Klaff MB Fixtures. Screened Porch w Slate Floor to Heated IG Pool. Separate Guest Quarters/Office over Garage. Experience the privacy of this estate & convenience to GH Green, Fairfield Country Day, Town & Train.
Smart MLS #94016487
May 15, 1994
Listed
$950,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 7, 1993
Sold
$845,000
$143/sq ft
Smart MLS #92280111
May 13, 1992
Listed
$890,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$26,993 (+1.0%)
$369,600 + $611,590
$981,190
2022
$26,728 (+1.0%)
$369,600 + $611,590
$981,190
2021
$26,473 (−7.1%)
$369,600 + $611,590
$981,190
2020
$28,501
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2019
$28,501 (+1.6%)
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2018
$28,043 (+2.1%)
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2017
$27,469 (+1.5%)
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2016
$27,075 (−5.9%)
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2014
$28,761
$505,960 + $672,770
$1,178,730
Tax history for 690 Old Academy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$26,993 (+1.0%)
$369,600 + $611,590
$981,190
2022
$26,728 (+1.0%)
$369,600 + $611,590
$981,190
2021
$26,473 (−7.1%)
$369,600 + $611,590
$981,190
2020
$28,501
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2019
$28,501 (+1.6%)
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2018
$28,043 (+2.1%)
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2017
$27,469 (+1.5%)
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2016
$27,075 (−5.9%)
$448,420 + $615,440
$1,063,860
2014
$28,761
$505,960 + $672,770
$1,178,730
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.05 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,162
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
130134
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: 9
Laundry Room Location: Off Kitchen
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Audio System, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
Lighting, Security System, Thermostat(s)
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer