This welcoming home is on a peaceful cul de sac close to the Rowayton border. It's spacious Living Room/Dining Room has a wood burning fireplace and built ins. The recently updated kitchen opens into the bright, airy family room with eating area, sky lit ceilings and a gas fireplace. French Door sliders open on two sides of this room and one accesses the deck. There are five bedrooms, one of which could be easily used as a home office. The three full baths have been updated. This house has been lovingly maintained,.(see list of improvements). The private yard is level and professionally landscaped. Don't miss this conveniently located gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$385Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Suzanne Okie• Brown Harris Stevens
Bought with Tiffany Orue• The Agency
Source:Smart MLS #24074624
Redfin Estimate
$1,131,782
$197K since sold in April 2025$22K since August
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This home's estimate is 26.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.
Don’t miss this charming home located at the top of a cul-de-sac in a wonderful, family-friendly neighborhood. Walking distance to the train and schools, this desirable property is also conveniently located to shops, I-95, restaurants, and is only minutes from Rowayton and SoNo. With 5 bedrooms, 3 updated bathrooms, an open kitchen that flows into a bright and airy family room with vaulted ceilings, new appliances and a private backyard, there is plenty of room to spread out and entertain! The owners have put nearly $55k in improvements over the past 1.5 years including crown molding and updated painting throughout, spray foam insulation, new skylights, new furnace, new washing machine, updated electrical, and the list goes on and on! This home has been lovingly maintained and is just waiting for you to see!
Smart MLS #99185723
Sep 25, 2017
Sold
$575,000
$195/sq ft
Aug 16, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2017
Listed
$600,000
$204/sq ft
You will adore this impeccably maintained, tastefully updated and lovingly cared for split/colonial as much as the current owners did for 22 years. The location is a 15-min walk to the Rowayton train station and a 10-min drive to I-95; plus convenient to schools, restaurants, retail shops and houses of worship. Open kitchen and family room, new appliances, quartz counters. New water heater. Large living room/dining room combo with fireplace and hardwd floors. Vaulted family rm with skylites, fireplace and sliders to deck. Landscaped level lot w/ mature plantings affording privacy -- just two blocks from Rowayton. A superb entry-level or step-up home on a tree-lined cul-de-sac. Freshly painted, new carpets and updated baths. Move-in ready.
Smart MLS #95017676
Jun 15, 1995
Listed
$289,000
$98/sq ft
Smart MLS #94018627
Apr 8, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jun 8, 1994
Listed
$318,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,308 (+1.9%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2022
$9,134 (+2.7%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2021
$8,897 (+1.9%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2020
$8,732 (+3.5%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2019
$8,433 (−0.7%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2018
$8,489 (+3.6%)
$155,080 + $172,320
$327,400
2017
$8,193
$155,080 + $172,320
$327,400
2016
$8,195
$155,080 + $175,380
$330,460
2014
$8,198
$155,080 + $172,320
$327,400
Tax history for 1 Charcoal Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,308 (+1.9%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2022
$9,134 (+2.7%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2021
$8,897 (+1.9%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2020
$8,732 (+3.5%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2019
$8,433 (−0.7%)
$149,690 + $220,230
$369,920
2018
$8,489 (+3.6%)
$155,080 + $172,320
$327,400
2017
$8,193
$155,080 + $172,320
$327,400
2016
$8,195
$155,080 + $175,380
$330,460
2014
$8,198
$155,080 + $172,320
$327,400
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,316
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
253868
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, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Garages Number: 2
Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: Garage
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Split System, Wall Unit, Zoned
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Foyer
Basement Description: Partial
Has Attic
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting
Lot Information
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped, Open Lot
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Gray
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2316
Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $475,450
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Other
Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Roton
High School: Brien McMahon
Elementary School: Brookside
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Highland Avenue to Charcoal. Opposite Rowayton Woods
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,316
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 253868
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 3
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Schools
Brookside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Roton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Brien Mcmahon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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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 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.08M – $1.30M
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