For sale

Price cut: $25K (8/21)

$890,000

2196 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

3beds

1,680sqft

$5,831/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

0.33 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$530/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Central airPrivate driveInground poolGenerous first floor mbrTwo gabled bedroomsHalf bathRecently updated appliances

Welcome to 2196 North Benson Road! This unique property is situated on a private drive in the sought after University Area. The spacious, fenced back yard with inground pool serves as an oasis for pets and guests alike. The property boasts a generous first floor MBR and half bath. There are also two gabled bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. The kitchen extends the entire rear of the home with sliders to the patio, pool and the freshly painted shed/barn that offer additional storage to the next owners. Gas heat, recently updated appliances and central air round out this lovely home. Just minutes away from Fairfield's beautiful beaches and incredible dining scene.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Bedroom

Features: Skylight
Level: Upper

Bedroom

Features: Skylight
Level: Upper

Bathroom

Level: Upper

Bathroom

Level: Main

Great room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Features: Bay/Bow Window, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Sliders
Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
Laundry: Mud Room

Features

Basement: None
Attic: None
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,680
Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,680

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Off Street

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: Vinyl, In Ground
Waterfront features: Beach Access

Lot

Size: 0.33 Acres
Features: Rear Lot

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 999999999
Zoning: A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Clapboard, Wood Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Golf, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
Subdivision: University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Fairfield

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $530/sqft
Tax assessed value: $574,700
Annual tax amount: $11,029
Date on market: 8/3/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/21/2026	Price change	$890,000-2.7%$530/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24193370 Report a problem
8/3/2026	Listed for sale	$915,000+56.4%$545/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24193370 Report a problem
7/6/2021	Sold	$585,000+6.4%$348/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170399328 Report a problem
5/19/2021	Pending sale	$550,000$327/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170399328 Report a problem
5/19/2021	Contingent	$550,000$327/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170399328 Report a problem
5/13/2021	Listed for sale	$550,000+35.8%$327/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170399328 Report a problem
7/27/2017	Sold	$405,000-1%$241/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #99182438 Report a problem
6/7/2017	Pending sale	$409,000$243/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #99182438 Report a problem
4/26/2017	Listed for sale	$409,000+77.8%$243/sqft
Source: BerkshireHathaway NEProperties #99182438 Report a problem
6/23/1997	Sold	$230,000$137/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #97010861 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,497 +1.8%	$369,740
2024	$10,316 +1.4%	$369,740
2023	$10,172 +1%	$369,740
2022	$10,072 +1%	$369,740
2021	$9,976 +14.9%	$369,740 +14.1%
2020	$8,683	$324,100
2019	$8,683 +1.6%	$324,100
2018	$8,543 +2.1%	$324,100
2017	$8,368 +0.1%	$324,100 -3.9%
2015	$8,357 +1.6%	$337,120
2014	$8,226 +2%	$337,120
2013	$8,067 +6.5%	$337,120
2011	$7,575 +2%	$337,120 -12.5%
2010	$7,423 +2%	$385,210
2009	$7,280 +1.7%	$385,210
2008	$7,157 +6.7%	$385,210
2007	$6,707 +4.5%	$385,210
2006	$6,421 +8%	$385,210 +60.7%
2005	$5,946 +6%	$239,750
2004	$5,610 +8.8%	$239,750
2003	$5,155 +23.3%	$239,750 +67.5%
2001	$4,180 +85.3%	$143,150
2000	$2,256 -41%	$143,150
1999	$3,822	$143,150