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  • $479,000

    169 Brightwood Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614

    2beds
    1,503sqft
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    $3,349/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1936
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $319/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    This charming home offers classic New England character in Stratford's desirable Paradise Green neighborhood, directly across from Brewster Pond at Longbrook Park. Longbrook Park is a 30-plus-acre park that combines natural scenery with recreational facilities including including playground/tot lot, walking trails, ponds and historic stonework. The main level features an entry foyer with coat closet, living room with wood-burning fireplace, a den with ceiling fan, separate dining room with doors to the deck, an updated kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook and a half bath. On the upper level are two generous-sized bedrooms, ample closets and a full bath. The third level features an unfinished, floored 650' attic accessed through the primary bedroom. On the lower level is the washer, dryer and utilities as well as a separate entrance to the deck and rear garden. Outside is a private, fenced rear garden, brick patio, deck and a one-car detached garage...parking for an additional 3-4 cars in the driveway. The property has and underground sprinkler system in the front, side, the garden beds and window box. Walk to the shops and cafes in Paradise Green as well as the farmers market which runs from June-October. This property is conveniently located between I-95, the Merritt Parkway, Metro North at the Stratford train station and public bus service on Main Street. Enjoy Stratford's beaches on Long Island Sound and the town-owned Roosevelt Forest for hiking and biking trails. The deck has a pergola with curtains and netting that are detachable and convey with the sale. This property conveys AS IS.
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    Listed by:

    Emily O'Connor Karolyi (203)522-1228,

    Century 21 AllPoints Realty 203-378-0210

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24215324MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Den
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Steam, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished,Interior Entry,Concrete
      • Attic: Floored,Walk-up
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,503
      • Total interior livable area: 1,503 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,503

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Paved
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Underground Sprinkler
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 4,791 Square Feet
      • Features: Interior Lot, Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 364585
      • Zoning: RS-4

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Masonry, Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1936

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Library, Park, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
      • Subdivision: Paradise Green
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Stratford

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $319/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $323,750
      • Annual tax amount: $12,215
      • Date on market: 10/31/2026

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/5/2026Listed for sale$479,000+173.7%$319/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24215324 Report a problem
        6/17/1988Sold$175,000$116/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,829 $194,740
        2024$7,829 $194,740
        2023$7,829 +1.9%$194,740
        2022$7,684 0%$194,740
        2021$7,686 -0.4%$194,740
        2020$7,719 -2.2%$194,740 -1.6%
        2019$7,890 -0.1%$197,890
        2018$7,896 -0.2%$197,890
        2017$7,910 +8.1%$197,890
        2015$7,318 +21.2%$197,890 +16.8%
        2014$6,036 +2.9%$169,400
        2013$5,868 +0.5%$169,400
        2012$5,841 +1%$169,400
        2011$5,785 +2.5%$169,400
        2010$5,644 -1.2%$169,400 -10%
        2009$5,715 -0.5%$188,230
        2008$5,743 +1.3%$188,230
        2007$5,669 +4.4%$188,230
        2006$5,432 +7%$188,230
        2005$5,078 +3.2%$188,230 +41.5%
        2004$4,920 +4.4%$133,020 +2.9%
        2003$4,712 +2.2%$129,300 -2.8%
        2001$4,612 +39.4%$133,000 +41.8%
        2000$3,308 +3.2%$93,800
        1999$3,204 $93,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 06614

        Getting around

        68 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Wilcoxson
        • High: Stratford

        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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