Asking
$1,875,000
$463/sf
All-in monthly
$14,949
mortgage, tax, ins, heat, commute
Commute
78 min
via Demo station
vs comps
0.94×
median $493/sf
Residential street
Birchwood Hollow
Open house Sat, Aug 15 · 11:00am–1:00pm
Immaculate 1968 colonial with stunning 2018 kitchen and spa-like primary bath on two pristine acres—handsome but asks 33% above town appraisal with no comparables context.
Bottom line: Tour it if you want move-in turnkey finishes and land; but demand the listing agent provide sold comps within one mile and one year to justify the $1.875M ask—there is material risk you are paying a seller's premium for cosmetics on a 56-year-old frame.
What's right
- + Two acres of largely cleared, level, professional-grade landscaping in Fairfield is rare and valuable; mature trees, stone walls, usable yard for entertaining or future pool.
- + Kitchen renovation (2018) and primary bath are genuinely premium—marble, gas range, coffered ceilings, spa shower—and represent ~$150–200k of recent work.
- + Central AC, forced-air gas heat, public water/sewer, two-car garage, and 3.5 baths meet all standard expectations for price tier.
- + No obvious deferred maintenance, rot, water damage, or structural red flags visible; house is clean and well-staged.
What's wrong
- − Ask is $467k (33%) above the town's own 2024 appraisal of $1.407M; CT five-year revaluation cycle means appraisals often lag, but no sold comps are available to validate premium.
- − Three remaining bathrooms (secondary full, powder room, guest bath) are original 1968 and dated; expect buyer to budget $40–60k to update them within 5 years.
- − 34 days on market is borderline; combined with asking above appraisal, suggests price resistance or market absorption challenge.
- − No building permits on file for the claimed 2018 renovations—verify they were permitted and closed out; unpermitted work can block a closing and create buyer liability.
If you make a move
Open at $1,762,000 (-6% vs ask) · walk above $1,957,000
What the photos show
Read from all 20 listing photos — finishes era: c.2018 kitchen/primary bath renovation; remainder original 1968 colonial finishes · condition 9/10
Kitchen
Brand-new 2018 renovation: white shaker cabinetry, marble subway backsplash, stainless steel appliances (gas range, built-in fridge), marble countertops, pendant lighting, coffered ceiling, island with seating; shows like move-in ready.
Baths
Primary en-suite completely remodeled (2018): freestanding soaking tub, walk-in marble shower with rainfall head, double vanity, radiant floor heating. Three other baths remain original—secondary full bath shows light blue subway tile (vintage, c.1968–1980s era), pedestal sink; powder room has damask wallpaper and wood cabinetry—both dated but clean.
Yard
Exceptional. Two-acre parcel is largely cleared, flat to gently rolling, mature tree canopy bordering north/west (stone walls define boundary), professional landscaping with specimen plantings. Backyard shows bluestone patio, manicured lawn, pool-ready space, stone planter beds. Excellent usable acreage for a Fairfield setting.
Curb appeal
Excellent. Classic white colonial with black shutters, brick chimneys, front portico with columns, stone wall entry feature. Circular driveway in asphalt. Mature landscaping and stonework. Two-car garage visible. Professional presentation.
Visible issues
- – Secondary and powder-room baths dated and likely next to need updating
- – One secondary bath fixture image shows original tile and modest fixtures—cosmetic but not current
- – No visible water damage, rot, or structural issues in any interior or exterior shot
Where the $14,949/mo goes
Taxes shown are the current owner's bill — after Fairfield's next revaluation they could rise ~$775/mo.
Change the offer, rate or down payment
Also worth knowing
- Cut 5.1% from $1,975,000 (1 changes since 2026-07-08)
Each of these becomes a question on the Tour tab — underlined terms explain themselves.
Central AC
Yes
Schools
#22 of 166
Sewer / water
Public / Public
Flood zone
X
Listing remarks
A four-bedroom colonial on two level, largely cleared acres in a residential pocket of Fairfield. The kitchen and primary bath were renovated in 2018; the secondary baths and powder room remain original to the house. Hardwood floors throughout, two-zone central air, natural gas heat, and public sewer and water. Partially finished lower level with unfinished storage.