Fall in love with the unmistakable character of this sun-drenched 1870 Farmhouse Colonial. Beautifully preserved on a lush, private 0.83-acre lot, this home blends timeless 19th-century architecture with modern updates, including a new roof, new septic system, and new well installed in 2020. Historic highlights include original wide-plank floors, exposed beams, and lovely built-ins. The main level features a spacious living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room with built-ins, framing the window, and a charming eat-in kitchen with new stone flooring, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and laundry. Relax in the glass-enclosed family room, which retains its original beams and flooring and opens effortlessly to a beautiful stone patio for outdoor entertaining. The second floor boasts the primary bedroom, a secondary bedroom, and a full hall bath. The third-floor features a versatile loft space that offers incredible potential to serve as a third bedroom, fully backed by the three-bedroom septic system installed in 2020, along with a new drilled well and asphalt roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$467Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Diamond• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $2,737 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 247 Chestnut Hill Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24185865
Aug 18, 2026
Sold
$813,709
$467/sq ft
Jul 16, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 25, 2026
Listed
$775,000
$445/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 2020
Sold
$561,700
$322/sq ft
Smart MLS #170337536
Dec 23, 2020
Sold
$575,000
$330/sq ft
Nov 18, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 18, 2020
Listed
$575,000
$330/sq ft
This c1870 antique farmhouse filled with character and warmth of a by gone era exudes authenticity throughout with chestnut wide plank floors, stone fireplace, beams and many original doors. Thoughtfully updated and utterly charming this much loved home has a main floor open floor plan which includes a large living room with an enormous picture window flooding the room with natural light, a fireplace and multiple built-ins, the dining room with glass hutch built-ins, updated kitchen with farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances and marble counter tops, a sunroom/family room which has walls of windows overlooking the patio and gardens and a full bath completes. The second level has a main bedroom with hardwood floors and walk-in closet, a second bedroom with hardwood floors and two closets and a full bath with Toto Neorest lavatory completes the floor. The third level has another bedroom with closet. There are several outdoor spaces from the front porch to the stone side yard patio to the grassy backyard featuring flowering trees and bushes. The many updates will include a brand new Septic System and Well, in addition, there is a new Roof, also an updated 200 amp electrical service, ductless air conditioning and an energy efficient wood burning fireplace. An ideal commute location…convenient to downtown Stamford, commuting routes, trains and approximately 45 mins to Manhattan.
GMLS #103530
Oct 5, 2018
Delisted
—
Jun 7, 2018
Listed
$529,000
$303/sq ft
Smart MLS #170092116
Oct 5, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2018
Relisted
—
Sep 17, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 11, 2018
Price Changed
$529,000
$303/sq ft
Jun 7, 2018
Listed
$559,000
$321/sq ft
Smart MLS #99147632
Aug 5, 2016
Sold
$537,500
$308/sq ft
Jul 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2016
Listed
$564,000
$324/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 28, 2010
Sold
$518,000
$297/sq ft
Smart MLS #98449311
Jan 28, 2010
Listed
$549,000
$315/sq ft
Smart MLS #98376748
Feb 1, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2008
Listed
$672,500
$386/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1996
Sold
$270,000
$155/sq ft
Smart MLS #96006123
Feb 28, 1996
Listed
$299,000
$172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$8,916 (+1.4%)
$192,350 + $146,280
$338,630
2021
$8,794 (+2.5%)
$192,350 + $146,280
$338,630
2020
$8,577
$192,350 + $146,280
$338,630
2019
$8,577 (+3.6%)
$192,350 + $146,280
$338,630
2018
$8,280 (+11.3%)
$192,350 + $146,280
$338,630
2017
$7,441 (+3.1%)
$176,320 + $114,450
$290,770
2016
$7,217 (+6.5%)
$176,320 + $114,450
$290,770
2014
$6,778
$176,320 + $114,450
$290,770
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,743
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
333785
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
RA-1
Single Family Districts, Very Low Density
The purpose of these districts is to set aside and protect areas which have been or may be developed predominantly for single family dwellings on large Lots in a rural setting. Certain other uses are also permitted as-of-right or by Special Permit subject to adequate conditions and safeguards. It is intended that all uses permitted in these districts be compatible with single family Development and consistent with local Street characteristics, the use and protection of private water and sewer facilities (where public facilities are unavailable) and the level of other public services. it is hereby found and declared, further, that these regulations are necessary to the protection of these areas and that their protection is essential to the maintenance of a balanced community of sound residential area of diverse types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 1
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Ductless
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 2
Room Information
Basement Description: Partial
Has Attic
Attic Description: Finished, Floored, Walk-up
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle
Exterior Features: Porch, Garden Area, Patio
Lot Information
Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Lightly Wooded, Level Lot
Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Stone
Color: White - Recently Pai
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $421,440
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil, 40 Gallon Tank
Heat Type: Radiator
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Programmable Thermostat
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Cloonan
High School: Westhill
Elementary School: Roxbury
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Long Ridge Road to Chestnut Hill Road
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,743
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 333785
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 3
Around this home
Schools
Roxbury School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
Cloonan School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
Westhill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
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Climate risks
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 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Stamford, CT • 06903
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Stamford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$745,000 – $901,000
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