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Comparing 3 houses
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 18 Birchwood HollowFairfield |  42 Stonebrook RidgeWilton |  7 Hollowfield LaneRidgefield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 | 55 | 47 |
| Price vs adjusted comps | about right (0.994×) | premium (1.05×) | discounted (0.912×) |
| Overall read | priced about right | priced at a premium | priced about right |
| Price | $1,875,000 | $2,095,000 | $1,560,000 |
| $/sf (listing) | $463 | $419 | $400 |
| vs comp median | 0.94× | 1.05× | 0.88× |
| All-in monthly | $15,209 | $16,871 | $13,049 |
| Taxes now | $27,964 | $27,950 | $25,062 |
| Post-reval taxes | $37,262 | $35,797 | $29,910 |
| Beds / baths | 4 / 3.5 | 5 / 4.5 | 4 / 3 |
| Sqft (listing) | 4,050 | 5,000 | 3,900 |
| Sqft (assessor) | 3,600 | 5,000 | 3,900 |
| Acres | 2.05 | 2.24 | 2.41 |
| Year built | 1968 | 1991 | 1979 |
| Commute | 78 min | 104 min | 118 min |
| Station | Demo station | Demo station | Demo station |
| AM trains | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Leave home by | — | — | — |
| Central AC | Yes | Yes | NO |
| Heat fuel | forced hot air, natural gas | hydro-air, oil | baseboard hot water, oil |
| Visible finishes | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Days on market | 34 | 61 | 96 |
| Price cut | -5.1% from $1,975,000 | -8.7% from $2,295,000 | -14.5% from $1,825,000 |
| Flags | sqft gap, price cut | oil heat, septic, well water, near main road, traffic heavy, price cut | oil heat, septic, well water, no central ac, price cut, relisted |
| Bottom line | Tour this house—location, land, and kitchen renovation are genuine strengths—but negotiate hard on the secondary bathroom finish gap and verify the age/condition of the HVAC system, which should be relatively new but was not itemized in permits. | do not pay list on 61 DOM. | original architecture is genuinely compelling, location is private, and comp pricing favors entry—but not a turnkey for $1.56M. |