261 Westport Tpke Fairfield, CT, 06824

single family home
$ 590,000 Sold Jan 10, 2024
114 days on market, 84% sale-to-list ratio
Map of 261 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06824 single family home
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About the Home

Nestled at the end of a quiet road on the Fairfield/Westport Connecticut Border, awaits an idyllic country home, filled w/ celebrity history. This was once the home of Milton H Greene, a New York based fashion & celebrity photographer, who photographed Marilyn Monroe at this very home which she visited often. This home sits on 2.36 acres of picturesque Aspetuck riverfront property. Additionally, this unique home, is being offered along with a 2.9 acre piece of land directly across the river at 18 Hunts Lane in the town of Weston CT, priced at $675,000. This unspoiled land of Weston is under dual ownership & is conjoined by a waterfall uniquely & also under same ownership. The original purpose of the purchase of the 2 properties was to create a beautiful & rare compound of riverfront privacy. The river is also an incredible & refreshing place to swim. The two properties can be conjoined by an approved foot bridge for easy access to & from both sides. The wooded Weston side is indeed buildable or can be left unspoiled for its natural forest view. 261 Westport Turnpike Fairfield features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors & spectacular double sided wood burning fireplace. The home is filled with history, charm and it is flooded with natural sunlight. Relax in this home with park like views, serene atmosphere, yet a 12-minute drive to the town of Westport or Fairfield. Additionally, it is only 55 miles away from Manhattan. This home and property is truly one of a kind.

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
2 full baths
1,966 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Built-Ins, Full Bath, Tub w/Shower, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Full Bath (Main Level) Tub w/Shower
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Full Bath (Upper Level)
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Skylight, Tile Floor
  • Other Rooms Bonus room, Foyer

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: propane
  • Fuel tank: above ground

Cooling

  • None

Appliances

  • Electric cooktop
  • Wall oven
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Attic

  • Storage space

Basement

  • Crawl space

Exterior Features

  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Detached garage

Waterfront

  • Direct waterfront
  • Beach rights

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.36 acres
  • Some wetlands
  • Dry
  • Cleared
  • Secluded
  • Level lot
  • Lightly wooded

Driveway

  • Shared

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Medical facilities
  • Playground/tot lot
  • Shopping/mall
  • Tennis courts

Construction Details

Style
farm house

Construction year
1937

Exterior Siding
clapboard, wood

Foundation
concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #170617330
Status Closed
Listing date January 10, 2024
Closed date May 03, 2024
Days on market 114 days
List price $ 699,000
Close price $ 590,000
Sale-to-list ratio 84%
Tax amount $ 10,695
Tax year july 2023-june 2024
Financing used Cash


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