Beautifully renovated coastal home featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths on a .14-acre lot, ideally located just a short stroll to the beach and marina. The home features a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops and premium stainless steel appliances. Beyond the open living and dining areas, a converted year-round sunroom wrapped in windows offers versatile additional space, ideal for an eat-in kitchen, playroom, home office, or studio. Upstairs offers a primary bedroom with built-ins and an additional bedroom or office space with full bath. The newly finished basement adds two additional bedrooms and a playroom for lots a flex space. Outdoor living is effortless with an expansive deck for entertaining and a spacious, flat, fully fenced backyard. Modern comforts include natural gas heat, central air conditioning, public water and sewer, along with new windows, a brand-new electric panel, new gas furnace, and new high efficiency hot water tank. Just a short walk to downtown Fairfield, Metro-North train, and Sherman School, this home delivers the perfect blend of coastal lifestyle and everyday convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$661Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pamela Cornfield• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $5,350 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 855 Riverside Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SMARTMLS #24166094
Apr 16, 2026
Rental Removed
$7,200
$5/sq ft
Apr 11, 2026
Listed for Rent
$7,200
$5/sq ft
Smart MLS #24139999
Apr 7, 2026
Sold
$980,000
$661/sq ft
Feb 19, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2026
Listed
$915,000
$617/sq ft
Smart MLS #170064636
May 2, 2018
Sold
$460,000
$310/sq ft
Apr 15, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 27, 2018
Contingent
—
Mar 23, 2018
Listed
$460,000
$310/sq ft
LOCATION IS EVERYTHING! - SHORT WALK TO : (Beach, Marina, Downtown Fairfield, The Train or Sherman School!!) - Easily add a downstairs 3rd Bedroom, add-on to house or make your dream home - Estate sold "as is" - No Probate - Ready to go! 3 Season porch possibly convertible to year round living space.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,744 (+1.0%)
$292,040 + $62,160
$354,200
2022
$9,648 (+1.0%)
$292,040 + $62,160
$354,200
2021
$9,556 (+9.6%)
$292,040 + $62,160
$354,200
2020
$8,720
$258,860 + $66,640
$325,500
2019
$8,720 (+2.5%)
$258,860 + $66,640
$325,500
2018
$8,506 (+2.1%)
$258,860 + $63,840
$322,700
2017
$8,332 (+1.4%)
$258,860 + $63,840
$322,700
2016
$8,213 (+1.3%)
$258,860 + $63,840
$322,700
2014
$8,104
$279,300 + $52,850
$332,150
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,092
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
127933
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Cooling System: Central Air, Window Unit
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4
Room Information
Basement Description: Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Full With Hatchway
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Shed, Deck
Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Yellow
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1092
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $354,200
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, 40 Gallon Tank
Heat Type: Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
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, Park, Playground/Tot Lot
Flood Zone
Directions: South Benson to Riverside Drive
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,092
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 127933
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 2
Around this home
Schools
Sherman School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fairfield, CT • 06824
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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.
8.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.14M – $1.38M
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