431 South Benson Rd Fairfield, CT, 06824

single family home
$ 1,000,000 Sold Sep 12, 2024
96 days on market, 92% sale-to-list ratio
Map of 431 South Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 single family home
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About the Home

Location, location! Enjoy life at the beach on one of Fairfield's most sought-after streets. Watch the fireworks, the Memorial Day Parade, kayak, relax on the beach. Uniquely located on a corner lot abutting a private cul-de-sac, this over-sized .34 acre property offers a special blend of vintage, timeless design and newer expansion and improvements. ROOM FOR POOL - confirm location with zoning. With high ceilings and a wrap-around front porch, the home retains its historic charm while featuring a newer roof and windows for added comfort and efficiency. This spacious home also provides a rare opportunity for the first floor office suite to be converted to a first-floor primary suite or in-law suite, a rare find in the beach area. Alternatively, see Option 2 configuration to make a stunning open floor plan with kitchen open to Great Room, including adjacent office, pantry... Take advantage of the prime location, walk to South Benson Marina, Sand Castle Park, Jennings Beach, and Town Center. Close to highways and train station. With multi-million dollar homes along the block, you can restyle to your heart's content. Sun-filled, high ceilings, third floor walk-up attic (potential expansion), generously sized rooms, flexible first floor suite of offices or primary bedroom suite and unbeatable beach area location makes this home a don't miss opportunity. UPDATES: 2nd floor addition (2005)Windows (2014)2nd floor bath (2016)Wrap around porch (2016) Asphalt shingle roof (2017)

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
2 full + 1 half baths
3,441 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Dining Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, French Doors
  • Study (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Studio Apt (Main Level)
  • Den (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Other Rooms Foyer

Home Features

Heating

  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: natural gas

Cooling

  • None

Interior Features

  • Cable - available

Appliances

  • Oven/range
  • Dishwasher

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Storage space
  • Floored
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Crawl space

Laundry

  • Location: main level
  • Main level

Exterior Features

  • Porch-wrap around
  • Sidewalk
  • Porch
  • Gutters

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Detached garage

Waterfront

  • Beach rights
  • Water community

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 0.34 acres
  • Corner lot
  • Level lot
  • Flood zone: Yes

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: pub. sewer connected

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Library
  • Park
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Private rec facilities
  • Putting green
  • Shopping/mall
  • Tennis courts

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1890

Exterior Siding
vinyl siding

Foundation
concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Fairfield Beach neighborhood, in the town of Fairfield.

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #24045787
Status Closed
Listing date September 12, 2024
Closed date December 17, 2024
Days on market 96 days
List price $ 1,085,000
Close price $ 1,000,000
Sale-to-list ratio 92%
Tax amount $ 17,806
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
Financing used Withheld


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