Closed

261 Westport Turnpike

Fairfield CT, 06824

$590,000


$300.10 per sqft

Closed

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,966 sqft

Residential

Built in 1937

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.

170617330

MLS ID

January 10, 2024

Listed

May 9, 2024

Updated

Map

261 Westport Turnpike
Fairfield CT, 06824

Interior Features

Bedrooms

4


Total Bathrooms

2


Full Bathrooms

2


Interior Features

Entrance Foyer


Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Electric Water Heater


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

No


Cooling Description

None


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Propane, Forced Air

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

2.36 Acres


Lot Features

Cleared, Level, Waterfront


Architectual Style

Farm House


Roof

Asphalt


Sewer

Septic Tank

School Information

High School

Fairfield Warde


Elementary School

Burr

Other Property Details

Area Name

Greenfield Hill


Taxes

$10,695


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

95


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Shared Driveway


Parking Total

2


View

No


County

Fairfield


Water Source

Well


Pool

No


Waterfront

Yes


Zoning

AAA

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

5/3/2024

Sold

$590,000

4/20/2024

Pending

3/6/2024

Price Change

$699,000

-23%

2/13/2024

Price Change

$899,000

-19%

Listed by Lisa Mancini with William Raveis Real Estate
Listing Contact: 2033215784 

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