281 Fairview Ave
Fairfield, CT 06824
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,953 sqft
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,953 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1928
Living Area
1,953 sqft
Price/Sqft
$488
Parking
Garage
About this House
University area delight! Refreshed and renewed with places and spaces to suit everyone's needs from homeschooling to working from home this recently renovated eat in kitchen and updates throughout make this 4/5 bedroom home on one of the most sought after streets a rare find. Architectural details including arched doorways reflect the design of the era while hardwood floors on the main level add to the character and charm of this well loved and well lived in home. Sun filled and bright, the freshly painted exterior opens to a main level that provides a gracious living room, sunroom, large dining room and updated kitchen with new cabinetry, stainless appliances and stunning marble backsplash. Finished on four levels this classic colonial with butterfly staircase leads you to the second level with two well proportioned bedrooms with a full hall bath and a third room with stairs to the finished third floor boasting two more bedrooms and the third full hall bath. The basement is partially finished to add more square footage to this love filled home. A private back deck and cozy yard offers outdoor entertaining and play space. This street invites a safe outdoor vibe with dogs, strollers, kids and adults hopping from front yard to front yard up and down this quiet road. Enjoy the modern lifestyle of close to town, train and shopping this home provides. Live here and love life.
281 Fairview Ave, Fairfield, CT 06824 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,953 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $553,500 on Nov 17, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $953,100, with a rent estimate of $6,038/month.
Home Details for 281 Fairview Ave
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Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Laundry Room |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Other |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
Security Security System |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Shingle Not Wood, WoodPatioPorch |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1928 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 4791 sqft |
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Fitness & Sports Tennis Court |
Price History for 281 Fairview Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2020 | $553,500 | Sold | Smart MLS #170302907 |
| 10/01/2020 | $569,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 09/01/2020 | $569,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/20/2020 | $595,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/10/2020 | $599,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/26/2020 | $600,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/05/2018 | $600,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/02/2018 | $600,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/06/2013 | $639,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/06/2013 | $639,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/11/2011 | $540,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 02/26/2011 | $540,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/30/2010 | $499,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 07/24/2010 | $539,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/19/2010 | $539,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/02/2003 | $442,000 | Sold | Smart MLS #98154122 |
| 02/01/1999 | $241,450 | Sold | Smart MLS #98029187 |
Market trends in Fairfield
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$987K
$49KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.3%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$483
$16MoM
Available listings
178
10MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $9,998 |
| Assessment | $352,170 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 281 Fairview Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Single-Family Home | $700,000 | 02/12/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,662 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $730,000 | 01/28/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,857 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | $605,000 | 10/01/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,446 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $875,000 | 09/24/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,511 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $620,000 | 10/23/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,814 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $411,000 | 12/11/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,217 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $610,000 | 04/30/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 999 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $900,000 | 10/16/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,757 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 11/21/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,600 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $1,250,000 | 12/08/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,320 |
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What Locals Say about Fairfield
At least 343 Trulia users voted on each feature.
91 % Say it's dog friendly
87 % Say car is needed
85 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
71 % Say kids play outside
66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
66 % Say it's quiet
64 % Say there's wildlife
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
61 % Say there are sidewalks
59 % Say streets are well-lit
57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
49 % Say there are community events
48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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