713 Sturges is centrally situated in the heart of lower Greenfield Hill. Featuring the charm & character of the 1920's, this light filled colonial has had extensive remodeling & renovation and is set on 1 acre abutting open space & skating pond. All bathrooms fully renovated. New central air & gas heating systems. Entire house is freshly painted. A new fence surrounds the stunning property. The eat-in kitchen with island is open to the family room with fireplace and built-ins; sliders open to an expansive deck for entertaining. The living room also has a fireplace & gorgeous views to the river across the street. There is a formal dining room and a finished 3rd floor with bonus area and extra office/bedroom space, perfect for an au pair. The free standing 400 sf studio with new electric is the perfect retreat for yoga, an office or what have you! The property is ideally located directly across from Perry’s Mill Pond, a 64 acre open space offering hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching and more! Walk to everything, this home is 1.2 miles to the Fairfield train and vibrant Fairfield town center and 1.9 miles to scenic Southport village, harbor & train. Plenty of room for a pool.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$642Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Curry• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Alison Sternberg• Brown Harris Stevens
Source:Smart MLS #170473119
Redfin Estimate
$1,628,516
$454K since sold in May 2022$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 5.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.
Ideally situated in the heart of lower Greenfield Hill/Southport. Want to be close to town, train restaurants & shopping? Love the idea of nature, outdoors, tranquility & privacy? Need a studio or home office? This is the place! Beautifully updated 1920’s colonial with free standing studio on 1 acre property abutting open space & skating pond. Expansive yard with room for pool or tennis court. 4-5 bedrooms. Open kitchen & dining area flows to cozy family room with fireplace and built-ins. Living room with fireplace & formal dining room. Finished 3rd floor with bonus area & bedroom, perfect for au pair. Versatile free standing 400 sf studio with deck, perfect for home office, yoga or art studio, poker room, party barn! Ideally situated directly across from Perry’s Mill Pond 64 acre open space offering hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching and more! Walk to everything. 1 mile to train and vibrant Fairfield town center. 1.5 miles to scenic Southport village, harbor & train. Waterfront community 50 miles from NYC offering coastal charm, wonderful dining, shopping & arts. Listed SF does not include 400sf studio. Flood Insurance $2,680 annually.
Smart MLS #99089789
May 29, 2015
Sold
$755,000
$298/sq ft
May 11, 2015
Listing Removed
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Feb 18, 2015
Listed
$799,000
$315/sq ft
Lower Fairfield’s best kept secret. Love the idea of nature, outdoors, tranquility & privacy, still want to be close to town, train restaurants & shops? Need a home office or studio? Beautifully updated 1920’s colonial w/studio on 1 acre abutting open space & skating pond. Open kitchen & dining area flows to family room w/fireplace Living room w/fireplace & formal dining room. Freshly painted interior & re-finished HW floors. 3rd floor w/bonus area & 5th BR/office. Ideally situated directly across from Perry’s Mill Pond 64 acre nature preserve offering hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing & bird watching. 1 mile to train & town. 1.5 miles to scenic Southport village, harbor & train. Sturges ROAD just 1 mi south of Greenfield Hill Center.
Part of property in a flood zone. Flood Insurance $1,000 per year. Heat is oil. Hot Water & cooktop are gas.
Smart MLS #98503945
Dec 30, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jun 7, 2011
Listed
$799,000
$315/sq ft
Smart MLS #98201948
Dec 31, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 2004
Listed
$835,000
$329/sq ft
Smart MLS #98026528
Oct 7, 1998
Listed
$409,500
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1985
Sold
$175,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,502 (+6.6%)
$377,230 + $186,270
$563,500
2022
$14,539 (+1.0%)
$377,230 + $156,520
$533,750
2021
$14,401 (−0.8%)
$377,230 + $156,520
$533,750
2020
$14,511
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2019
$14,511 (+1.6%)
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2018
$14,278 (+2.1%)
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2017
$13,986 (+1.5%)
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2016
$13,785 (+4.9%)
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2014
$13,136
$401,240 + $137,130
$538,370
Tax history for 713 Sturges Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,502 (+6.6%)
$377,230 + $186,270
$563,500
2022
$14,539 (+1.0%)
$377,230 + $156,520
$533,750
2021
$14,401 (−0.8%)
$377,230 + $156,520
$533,750
2020
$14,511
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2019
$14,511 (+1.6%)
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2018
$14,278 (+2.1%)
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2017
$13,986 (+1.5%)
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2016
$13,785 (+4.9%)
$372,960 + $168,700
$541,660
2014
$13,136
$401,240 + $137,130
$538,370
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,237
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
130693
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
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Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
Garages Number: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 11
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Security System