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Sold for $1,150,000
    • $1,150,000

    481 Riverside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824

    3beds
    1,525sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    0.35 Acres Lot
    $1,231,500 Zestimate®
    $754/sqft
    $5,158 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,231,500

    $1.11M - $1.38M

    $5,158/mo

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    What's special

    Beach area jewel box! All new turn-key living. Every element has been fully renovated and expanded. New kitchen, new bathrooms, new windows, new roof, new mechanicals and more. Light bright open floor plan featuring open kitchen with quartzite & quartz counters, Bosch appliances and more. Sunny dining room, living room, mudroom/laundry, bedroom and full bath complete the 1st floor. 2 large additional bedrooms and full bath, grace the 2nd floor. This property offers breathtaking views of the salt marsh and marina, and is just steps away from the Fairfield Boat Basin, beach, kayak/paddle board racks, and Jennings Beach Pavilion. Nature enthusiasts will love the nearby Ash Creek estuary, featuring tranquil marshes and scenic walking trails. Nestled in a convenient beach area neighborhood, this location is ideal for those seeking a casual and picturesque lifestyle. The expansive lot also allows ample space for a pool, perfect for enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Located just minutes from vibrant Fairfield town center and train station, scenic Southport village, and harbor, this waterfront community combines historic charm with modern conveniences. Enjoy wonderful dining, shopping, and the arts, all within 50 miles of NYC.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Katie O'Grady & Consultants Team,

    Katie O'Grady 203-913-7777,

    Compass Connecticut, LLC 203-489-6499

    Bought with:

    Katie O'Grady, RES.0764194

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24098171MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Upper
    Dining room
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Features: Remodeled, Quartz Counters, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
    Features
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Attic: None
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,525
    • Total interior livable area: 1,525 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,525
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Waterfront features: Beach Access, Water Community
    Lot
    • Size: 0.35 Acres
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 127013
    • Zoning: A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1948

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Playground, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
    • Subdivision: Beach
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Fairfield

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $754/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $357,000
    • Annual tax amount: $10,135
    • Date on market: 5/24/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/12/2025Sold$1,150,000+0.1%$754/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24098171 Report a problem
    5/28/2025Listed for sale$1,149,000+64.4%$753/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24098171 Report a problem
    7/31/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Smart MLS #24034028 Report a problem
    7/20/2024Listed for sale$699,000+6.7%$458/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24033145 Report a problem
    10/10/2023Sold$655,000+9.2%$430/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170594029 Report a problem
    9/5/2023Pending sale$599,999$393/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170594029 Report a problem
    8/27/2023Listed for sale$599,999+4.4%$393/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170594029 Report a problem
    12/16/2021Listing removed--
    Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
    11/17/2021Price change$574,900-4%$377/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170420061 Report a problem
    7/30/2021Price change$599,000-4.9%$393/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #170420061 Report a problem
    7/17/2021Listed for sale$630,000+100%$413/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #170420061 Report a problem
    1/11/2011Sold$315,000$207/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,135 +1.8%$357,000
    2024$9,960 +1.4%$357,000
    2023$9,821 +1%$357,000
    2022$9,725 +1%$357,000
    2021$9,632 +8.7%$357,000 +7.9%
    2020$8,863 $330,820
    2019$8,863 +1.6%$330,820
    2018$8,720 +2.1%$330,820
    2017$8,542 +0.5%$330,820 -3.5%
    2015$8,499 +1.6%$342,860
    2014$8,366 +2%$342,860
    2013$8,205 +6.5%$342,860
    2011$7,704 +0.7%$342,860 -13.6%
    2010$7,651 +2%$397,040
    2009$7,504 +1.7%$397,040
    2008$7,377 +6.7%$397,040
    2007$6,912 +4.4%$397,040
    2006$6,619 +42.2%$397,040 +111.5%
    2005$4,656 +6%$187,740
    2004$4,393 +8.8%$187,740
    2003$4,036 +14.7%$187,740 +55.7%
    2001$3,520 +85.3%$120,540
    2000$1,900 -41%$120,540
    1999$3,218 $120,540
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 06824

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Roger Sherman
    • Middle: Roger Ludlowe
    • High: Fairfield Ludlowe

    Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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