4800 Congress St Fairfield, CT, 06824

single family home
$ 2,950,000 Sold Sep 29, 2017
146 days on market, 90% sale-to-list ratio
  • 6 beds
  • 8 baths
  • 11,510 sq ft
  • 9 acres
  • 1965 year built
  • in ground pool
  • 3 cars garage

About the Home

Sitting magnificently on 9 breathtaking acres, this 6 BR former home of Broadway composer Richard Rodgers is designed to showcase the beauty of the parklike property from every room. Exquisitely renovated, care has been taken to retain the original glamour and elegance of this mid century modern single level home. There is an open floor plan, large sun filled rooms with soaring ceilings are found throughout. Both interior and exterior spaces are as well suited for family living as they are for gracious entertaining. The expansive great room is perfect for large celebrations or cozy evenings around the fireplace. An oversized kitchen with 2 islands, marble counter tops, crisp white cabinets and wood floors is a joy to cook in and a natural gathering place for family and friends. All bedrooms are en-suite with marble bathrooms. The large master suite has his/her baths, tons of closets and a separate dressing room. Walls of glass in all rooms open onto wrap around stone terraces. The exquisite pool area is enhanced by handsome stone walls. Privacy and splendor create an ideal retreat at this showstopper of a home. The property has been approved for subdivision.

Rooms & Interior

6 bedrooms beds
6 full + 2 half baths
11,510 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Great Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bedroom (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom (Main Level) Dressing Room, Full Bath, Vaulted Ceiling, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Family Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Hardwood Floor
  • Study ( Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Study ( Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Hardwood Floor
  • Library (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Vaulted Ceiling, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Vaulted Ceiling, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Full Bath, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Breakfast Nook, Hardwood Floor, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Full Bath, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Other Rooms Laundry room, Mud room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Heating: zoned
  • Heat fuel type: natural gas

Cooling

  • Central air
  • Zoned

Interior Features

  • Cable - available
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Cook top
  • Wall oven
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Icemaker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Home Automation

  • Lighting
  • Security system

Basement

  • Full with walk-out
  • Partially finished
  • Heated
  • Interior access
  • Walk-out
  • Storage

Laundry

  • Location: main

Energy Features

  • Generator
  • Thermopane windows

Exterior Features

  • Lighting
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Terrace
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Attached garage
  • Paved

Swimming Pool

  • In ground pool
  • Heated
  • Gunite

Waterfront

  • Beach rights

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 9 acres
  • Level lot

Driveway

  • Private
  • Paved

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

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

Construction Details

Style
contemporary, ranch

Construction year
1965

Exterior Siding
vertical siding, wood

Foundation
concrete, slab

Roof
slate


Area & Town

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

Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date September 29, 2017
Closed date February 22, 2018
Days on market 146 days
List price $ 3,249,000
Close price $ 2,950,000
Sale-to-list ratio 90%
Tax amount $ 64,376
Tax year july 2017-june 2018
MLS ID #170013590

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