Welcome to Hillcrest Road, a close knit hidden gem of a neighborhood within a few minutes walk to downtown Fairfield, the train station & the beach. It's truly a commuters dream to be so close to the southbound train to NYC. The home is located on an adorable cul-de-sac highlighted by a number of charming homes. Upon entering the home, you will immediately feel the warmth & care. You will quickly notice the exceptional renovations in the stunning kitchen which was redone in 2016. The kitchen offers marble counters, gas cooking, center island & stainless steel appliances. The oversized family room offers sunlight galore thru the beautiful extensive windows! The living room w/ gas fireplace, has a bow window overlooking the perennial gardens blooming from Spring till Fall. The dining room is simply elegant. The office located off the living room opens to a composite deck & high quality bluestone patio perfect for outdoor dining. The second level includes hardwood floors & three bedrooms. The master suite is oversized w/ vaulted ceilings, decorative beams & a very large walk in closet. The two full baths are topnotch quality using Moen fixtures & Calacutta marble which were renovated in 2016. The lower level has a partially finished bonus space currently used as a recording studio. The very charming covered porch is perfect for sipping on your morning coffee. Be sure to put this home on your house hunting list today!!
LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE HOUSE: • . LR with fireplace and new gas insert, bay window, dimmer light switches 15,000 btu Mitsubishi ductless high efficiency inverter for heat and a/c and hardwood floor • DR with wainscoting. dimmer light switches and hardwood floor • Updated kitchen with top of the line wood Kraftmaid cabinets with soft close drawers and doors, pull out shelves, large pantry cabinet, Blanco stainless steel sink, Moen hardware, LED overhead lighting, honed marble countertops with ogee edge, under counter LED lighting, 1 HP lnsinkerator garbage disposal, baseboards and crown moldings on cabinets, direct USB outlet on wall next to island and oak floor with a new Bosch dishwasher. • Family room with hardwood floors and LED lighting, with a 2021 Carrier unit ductless high efficiency inverter for heat and a/c • Oversized Master Bedroom with 18' walk through closet, Vellux skylights, hardwood floor, laundry room with stacked high efficiency LG washer and dryer with automatic Floodmaster washer pan alarm and water shut off in the event of a leak, LED lighting in laundry area, extra insulation in east wall to eliminate drafts, a new 2022 high efficiency inverter for heat and a/c • Fuel-efficient thermostat • Installer cable tv/broadband booster transformer • High efficiency natural gas furnace • Extensive upgrades to plumbing, water and electrical lines all brought up to code including installation of overhead lights in bedrooms and hallways, electrical outlets and switches • Installed breaker to redistribute electrical loads more evenly and to put larger appliances onto their own breakers • Additional closed cell foam insulation in garage, under office and in basement • A lovely, low maintenance gardens with granite stone walls, bluestone paths and patio, composite decking, electrical outlets and 3 outdoor water lines, 1 natural gas line, mature plantings • 4-car asphalt driveway with Belgium block edging • Installed electrical wiring to lamp post and installed GFI outlet next to front door; added LED lighting to the basement • Installed two outdoor water fixtures and a natural gas line for grill • Installed outdoor light fixtures at front door and garage
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tara Hawley• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Doris Rowe• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Chris Ahlgrim• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170515820
Redfin Estimate
$1,099,509
$335K since sold in October 2022$14K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.
Everyone living on Hillcrest Road adores this close knit hidden gem of a neighborhood within 3 minutes to the train. It's truly a commuters dream to be that close to the southbound train to NYC on a cul-de-sac highlighted by charming homes. In #87 you will feel the warmth & care that the present owners have invested into their home. Exceptional renovations can be seen in the stunning kitchen redone in 2016. The kitchen offers marble counters, gas cooking,center island and stainless steel appliances. The handsome family room offers sunlight galore thru the beautiful extensive windows! The living room bow window takes in the view of the perennial gardens blooming from spring till fall, the dining room is simply elegant and the office opens to a composite deck & quality bluestone walkway. The second level includes hardwood floors & three bedrooms. The master suite is oversized with vaulted ceilings & beams. The two baths are topnotch quality using Moen fixtures & Calacutta marble which were also renovated in 2016. There is a lower level partially finished basement. The neighborhood has block parties, Easter egg hunts, pizza parties & more!! Another highlight is the very charming covered porch that enters into the family room. Everything from train to town to schools to beach & shopping is seconds away. Be sure to put this home on your house hunting list today!! Additional upgrades and information can be found online.
LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE HOUSE: • . LR with fireplace, bay window, dimmer light switches 15,000 btu Mitsubishi ductless high efficiency inverter for heat and a/c and hardwood floor • DR with original wainscoting. dimmer light switches and hardwood floor • New kitchen with top of the line wood Kraftmaid cabinets with soft close drawers and doors, pull out shelves, large pantry cabinet, Blanco stainless steel sink, Moen hardware, LED overhead lighting, honed marble countertops with ogee edge, under counter LED lighting, new 1 HP lnsinkerator garbage disposal, new baseboards and crown moldings on cabinets, direct USB outlet on wall next to island and new oak floor • Family room with new hardwood floors and LED lighting, 12000 btu Mitsubishi ductless high efficiency inverter for heat and a/c • Oversized Master Bedroom with 18' walk through closet, Vellux skylights, new hardwood floor, new laundry room with stacked high efficiency LG washer and dryer with automatic Floodmaster washer pan alarm and water shut off in the event of a leak, LED lighting in laundry area, extra insulation in east wall to eliminate drafts, 12,000 ductless Mitsubishi high efficiency inverter for heat and a/c • 2 additional bedrooms with hardwood floors, new light and ceiling fan in larger room, new overhead light in smaller room • New fuel-efficient thermostat • Installer cable tv/broadband booster transformer • New high efficiency natural gas furnace • Extensive upgrades to plumbing, water and electrical lines all brought up to code including installation of overhead lights in bedrooms and hallways, electrical outlets and switches • Installed new breaker to redistribute electrical loads more evenly and to put larger appliances onto their own breakers • Additional closed cell foam insulation in garage, under office and in basement • All new lovely, low maintenance gardens with granite stone walls, bluestone paths and patio, new 8x12 cedar shed, composite decking, electrical outlets and 3 outdoor water lines, 1 natural gas line • New 4-car asphalt driveway with Belgium block edging • Installed new electrical wiring to lamp post and installed GFI outlet next to front door • Installed two new outdoor water fixtures and a natural gas line for grill • Installed new outdoor light fixtures at front door and garage
Smart MLS #170015295
Mar 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2017
Listed
$679,999
$330/sq ft
Smart MLS #170001936
Sep 3, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Aug 4, 2017
Listed
$695,000
$337/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2013
Sold
$515,000
$250/sq ft
Smart MLS #99027919
Sep 24, 2013
Sold
$500,000
$242/sq ft
May 15, 2013
Listed
$549,000
$266/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 2008
Sold
$600,000
$291/sq ft
Smart MLS #98378863
May 14, 2008
Listed
$619,000
$300/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,788 (+4.5%)
$220,780 + $171,360
$392,140
2022
$10,320 (+1.0%)
$220,780 + $158,060
$378,840
2021
$10,221 (+7.6%)
$220,780 + $158,060
$378,840
2020
$9,502
$181,370 + $173,320
$354,690
2019
$9,502 (+4.6%)
$181,370 + $173,320
$354,690
2018
$9,082 (+2.1%)
$181,370 + $163,170
$344,540
2017
$8,896 (+1.4%)
$181,370 + $163,170
$344,540
2016
$8,769 (+20.5%)
$181,370 + $163,170
$344,540
2014
$7,279
$195,510 + $102,830
$298,340
Tax history for 87 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,788 (+4.5%)
$220,780 + $171,360
$392,140
2022
$10,320 (+1.0%)
$220,780 + $158,060
$378,840
2021
$10,221 (+7.6%)
$220,780 + $158,060
$378,840
2020
$9,502
$181,370 + $173,320
$354,690
2019
$9,502 (+4.6%)
$181,370 + $173,320
$354,690
2018
$9,082 (+2.1%)
$181,370 + $163,170
$344,540
2017
$8,896 (+1.4%)
$181,370 + $163,170
$344,540
2016
$8,769 (+20.5%)
$181,370 + $163,170
$344,540
2014
$7,279
$195,510 + $102,830
$298,340
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,883
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
131379
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Paved
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: In master bedroom
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Split System, Wall Unit, Zoned
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer