86 James St, Fairfield, CT 06824
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OFF MARKET

$953,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft

86 James St, Fairfield, CT 06824

Est. Refi. Payment $6,368/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$954K
Since last month
Increased$34K (+3.6%)
Since last year
Increased$186K (+23.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +89% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$961K
August 2026$954K
July 2026$928K
June 2026$950K
May 2026$875K
April 2026$863K
March 2026$852K
February 2026$836K
January 2026$804K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
85 Eastlawn Street, Fairfield, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
07/08/26
3
2
1,424
196 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield, CT
0.19
Single-Family Home
$800,000
12/10/25
3
1.5
1,224
121 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,556
115 James St, Fairfield, CT
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
07/20/26
4
2
1,352
452 Oldfield Rd, Fairfield, CT
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,014,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,468
2 Mellow St, Fairfield, CT
0.11
Single-Family Home
$710,000
10/20/25
3
1
1,120
38 James Street, Fairfield, CT
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
08/13/26
3
2.5
1,542
110 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT
0.05
Single-Family Home
$890,000
03/31/26
2
1.5
1,444
172 Nichols Street, Fairfield, CT
0.28
Single-Family Home
$895,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,298
294 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield, CT
0.22
Single-Family Home
$950,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,668

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
121 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.04
$1,300,000
3
2
1,556
Recently Sold
139 James Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.05
$836,000
3
1
990
Recently Sold
135 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.06
$1,109,500
3
2
1,768
Off Market
73 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.02
$899,000
2
1
1,104
For Sale
110 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.05
$890,000
2
1.5
1,444
Recently Sold
162 Eastlawn Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.06
$1,485,600
3
2.5
1,839
Off Market
61 James Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.03
$1,928,800
5
4
2,850
Off Market
198 Eastlawn Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.07
$1,953,500
4
3.5
3,000
Off Market
152 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.08
$1,360,000
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-
-
Off Market
183 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.10
$853,800
2
1
1,102
Off Market
172 Alden Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.10
$6,750,000
2
1
1,036
Recently Sold
198 James Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
0.10
$2,271,400
5
3.5
3,458
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1942
1,200 sqft
$795/sqft
Garage

About this House

Walk to Town/Train; Bike to Beach; Updated; LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN w/ Stainless Steel Appliances; Granite; 3 BEDROOMS; 2 Full Bath w/ Tumbled Marble; CENTRAL AIR; HARDWOOD FLS; WASHER/DRYER; Bright & Sunny; Level Yard; First Fl Bedroom w/full bath can also be Den/Office; Quiet Beach Area Street; No Pets; Tenants must show own source of income; Landlord pays lawn maintenance. Walk up attic with full storage
86 James St, Fairfield, CT 06824 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home built in 1942. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2015 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 18, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $953,900, with a rent estimate of $4,768/month.

Home Details for 86 James St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHeating Fuel: Oil
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 18, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,350
Apr 18, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$2,350
Apr 18, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$2,350
May 5, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,300
Apr 30, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,300

Market trends in Fairfield

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$957K
$29.79KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.7%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$477
$5MoM
Available listings
162
16MoM

Around this home

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

  • 50 % Say there are community events

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • teddyabby
    "It’s safe and pretty and everyone looks out for one another. There is a bunch of cute parks and a nice walkable downtown."
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  • Bnsdkbr225
    "Friendly and beautiful. Close to Lake Mohegan and parks. Lake rights to Lake Hill’s association . "
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  • Kevin.cohen318
    "Great place to raise a family, incredibly safe and has all the amenities you could want on a year round basis."
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  • Alexande.pappas
    "Yes walking miking kids walking to school we have public beaches lake’s plenty of restaurants churches"
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  • Samuel Rivera
    "Great town for families with kids. Fairfield offers great schools, good supermarkets, tons of restaurants and entertainment "
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  • Timothy Moss
    "Very family friendly. Great place to live for people of any age. I’ve lived here for 10 years now….."
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  • Kevin.cohen318
    "5 minutes to either I-95, the Merritt Parkway or metro north, train to NYC is just over an hour each way. Great town that’s close to everything but not too close to anything."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighbor is safe and friendly and very clean as well. I've lived in this neighborhood over 18 years and absolutely love it. Thank you "
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  • Trulia User
    "A very well maintained area . Homes streets ,business ,beaches schools ,library’s ( 3 ) . So much to offer !"
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  • Sauerh
    "My neighborhood is family-oriented with distinct yet harmonious homes with well- kept yards. We are a short trip from Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Stamford with excellent connections via Metro North and I-95."
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  • Isabellecj
    "Great neighborhood , good schools, close to town and railway station and beach . Very safe and quiet , properties well maintained and kids friendly . Love my neighborhood!"
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  • Collin M.
    "Tons of events. Parties. Free concerts etc. there is so much fun things to do and see here. Beaches are amazing!"
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  • Ab h
    "Walk to absolutely everything from hop on the train to yankee stadium or going to your dentist. Beautiful beaches and parks at your fingertips and children’s activities galore."
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  • Juan G.
    "Quiet, clean and a good place to raise your kids. The school system it’s awesome and you know your kids are in good hands. "
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  • Imeiers
    "We have neighbourhood block parties, the best trick or treating in town and a wonderful community spirit. Easily one of the best neighbourhoods in Fairfield. "
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  • Troy P.
    "I work in Fairfield and it’s a wonderful town. The drive from New Haven is pretty easy with 2 route options either 95 or the merit parkway. "
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  • Juan G.
    "Best in Connecticut, I have lived here for 6 years and my kids love it. If you want a place to raise your kids this it is the place "
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  • Sar K.
    "Block parties, neighborhood watch, strong neighbor community, varying ages, active community, holiday celebrations: memorial parade, pancake breakfast, Christmas tree lighting, movies at the beach, music on the green, amazing local restaurants, 4th of July fireworks and much more"
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  • DE
    "Very safe and relatively diverse. Great schools and decent restaurants. The beach is close by and some good golf courses."
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  • Raquel.noi
    "Would love it, plenty of space for the dogs to run. Walking trails, beautiful neighborhoods to got for a walk. You will love it here!!"
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  • Raquel
    "Great place, great community environment! It is such nice to go for walks and feel safe. We love that we found our home here!"
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  • Raquel
    "Great family environment, lots of parks. Neighbors are friendly and welcoming. A lot of activities for kids. "
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  • Lisalberts
    "It’s friendly and easy to walk or ride bikes around. The schools are wonderful. A real community feel."
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  • Alek M.
    "Great town to raise a family, good schools and safe neighborhoods for your kids. Friendly people and clean area all around."
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  • Fortress.management
    "Excellent schools, great town amenities makes it a great area to raise a family. Commuting to NYC is a little over an hour. Vibrant restaurant scene."
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  • John S. W. J.
    "A great family oriented town. We love the parks the beaches and the community atmosphere. We couldn’t imagine living anywhere else"
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  • Blythe A. B.
    "Driving to the train station is easy but parking passes are hard to come by unless you find street parking. waiting list is 18 months. "
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  • Blythe A. B.
    "Everyone walks their dogs. sidewalks are well maintained. there are plenty of parks as well, both dog parks and free space parks. it is well kept by all dog owners, and it’s expected that you pick up after them!"
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  • Bellaamore99
    "Close to parks, Wholefoods , Homedepo, shopping and metronorth train. Great neighbores . And feel very safe. "
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  • Mjcejbart
    "Dog walking Mecca at lake Mohegan. All dogs welcome. Very dog friendly. Nice lake and trails to enjoy with or without a dog. "
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  • Cheetah4455
    "Christmas walk around in Toilsome Hill. Meet the neighbors and everyone brings a different plate of food"
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  • al .P
    "Lots of dogs on leaches . Not having your dog on a leach is not a good idea . You know your dog but the other does not know your dog "
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  • Nour Y.
    "One dog can annoy a lot of families since homes are close to each other so multiple dogs barking is even worse"
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  • Bassickrachel
    "I do see dogs frequently. People seem friendly, neighbors are quiet. I love airfield for the commute and small Town atmosphere."
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  • Bassickrachel
    "Excellent I am 5 minutes from I-95 and Fairfield Metro Train Station. It is close to grocery stores and it is quite with friendly people."
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  • Dennis
    "Many dogs that are very pleasant. Owners stop and chat while dogs play. Great way to meet your neighbors."
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  • Larry
    "Moved here from Dallas and absolutely love it. I commute to downtown New Haven by car and it’s about 30-35 minutes."
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Frequently asked questions about 86 James St

  • What is 86 James St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 86 James St in Fairfield, CT is $953,900.
  • Is Fairfield a buyer's or seller's market?
    Fairfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Fairfield?
    The median sale price in Fairfield is $957K. That is down $29.79K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Fairfield?
    Residents describe Fairfield, CT as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Fairfield, CT.
  • How big is the lot at 86 James St?
    The lot at 86 James St in Fairfield, CT is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).
  • Does 86 James St have a garage?
    Yes, 86 James St in Fairfield, CT has a garage.

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