Fairfield Real Estate

Fairfield, CT Homes for Sale

Fairfield, CT homes for sale range from starter capes near $500,000 to waterfront colonials above $2 million, with the median single-family sale price around $900,000. Dave Jones Realty has worked this Fairfield County market for decades, guiding buyers through neighborhoods that stretch from the Long Island Sound beaches to the wooded northern sections near the Merritt Parkway. The town combines historic New England architecture, two university campuses, and a Metro-North commuter line that reaches Grand Central in roughly 75 minutes.

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Home Styles and Price Context

Fairfield's housing stock is dominated by colonials, capes, and Victorian-era homes, many built between 1900 and 1960. Center-hall colonials in Fairfield typically list between $750,000 and $1.4 million and average 2,200 to 3,400 square feet. Beach-area cottages and capes near Fairfield Beach Road start around $550,000, while renovated waterfront properties in Southport exceed $2.5 million. Lot sizes range from a quarter acre near the shore to over an acre in the Greenfield Hill area.

Neighborhoods

Southport

Southport is a historic village in Fairfield centered on Southport Harbor and Pequot Avenue, known for restored Federal and Greek Revival homes. Southport homes frequently sell between $1.2 million and $4 million and fall within the Mill Hill Elementary School zone.

Greenfield Hill

Greenfield Hill occupies the northern section of Fairfield and is known for its annual Dogwood Festival and larger lots averaging one to two acres. Colonial estates in Greenfield Hill commonly range from $1 million to $2.5 million.

Fairfield Beach

The Fairfield Beach area along Reef Road and Fairfield Beach Road holds cottages and year-round homes within walking distance of Jennings Beach and Penfield Beach.

Daily Life

Fairfield has two Metro-North stations, Fairfield and Fairfield Metro, providing New Haven Line service to Manhattan in about 75 minutes. The Merritt Parkway and Interstate 95 both cross the town for regional driving. Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University are both located in Fairfield and rank among the town's largest employers. Jennings Beach and Penfield Beach line the Long Island Sound shoreline, and downtown Fairfield along the Post Road offers restaurants, the Fairfield Theatre Company, and weekend shopping.

Working With a Local Agent

Dave Jones Realty has closed sales across Southport, Greenfield Hill, and the Fairfield Beach area, giving buyers direct comparison points between historic village homes and northern estate properties.

Newest Homes for Sale in Fairfield, CT

$469,000
2 Beds 1 Baths 24198461 MLS
Welcome to 72 Nichols Avenue, a charming ranch-style home in Fairfield's desirable Stratfield neighborhood. This well-maintained residence offers comfortable one-level living with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approximately 944 sqft of thoughtfully designed living space. Sunlight fills the inviting living room, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space and a window overlooking the wooded area behind the property. The spacious, level yard offers plenty of room for gardening, outdoor entertaining, recreation, or simply relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. The level property also offers inviting space in the front, with room for gardening, landscaping, or simply enjoying the established neighborhood setting. Set on a level 0.20-acre lot, the property offers excellent potential to expand the home, create your own outdoor oasis, or personalize the space to suit your needs. Enjoy a central Fairfield location with easy access to shopping, restaurants, parks, golf courses, schools, Metro-North train service, Fairfield's beaches, and major commuter routes including the Merritt Parkway & I-95. Whether you're a 1st time buyer, looking to downsize, or seeking an investment opportunity, this home offers an excellent combo of location, value, & potential. Move right in, personalize it to your taste, or expand over time to make it your own. Don't miss this opportunity to own a home in one of Fairfield's most desirable neighborhoods. Estate Sale.

72 Nichols Ave, Fairfield

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