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.

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Newest Homes for Sale in Fairfield, CT

$3,999,500
3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 24174562 MLS
Rarely does a property offer frontage on both Long Island Sound and Pine Creek. Positioned along a naturally elevated stretch of Fairfield Beach framed by protective dunes, the property enjoys a broad sandy beach at both high and low tide. Located within a residential section of Fairfield Beach away from many public beach access points, the setting offers a unique combination of beach, creek, and open water frontage. Across the street, the South Pine Creek frontage offers water views, sunsets, a detached two-car garage, and remnants of a former dock, offering potential boating opportunities subject to due diligence and approvals. Designed by renowned architect Jack Franzen and featured in Westport Magazine, the home reflects timeless neoclassical design. The thoughtful floor plan places the primary suite on the first floor, while the main living level is elevated above to maximize light and views. A sweeping staircase and interior elevator lead to open-concept living spaces overlooking Long Island Sound. An in-ground spa completes this exceptional waterfront offering. Agent/Owner Related Owner/Broker. Agents: Additional information is available in the disclosure section. Ask about the extremely low cost and transferable flood insurance policy.

1681 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield
$3,995,000
6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 24198399 MLS
Tucked behind mature landscaping on a beautifully private 1 acre setting, this extraordinary Southport residence is a home that reveals itself slowly, filled with warmth, character, and timeless craftsmanship. Designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, the nearly 6,000 SF home offers 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, soaring beamed ceilings, reclaimed wood, antique doors, wide-plank floors, and an exceptional collection of gathering spaces. The heart of the home is an inviting chef's kitchen that opens seamlessly to the family room, while the dramatic great room, lined with floor-to-ceiling bookcases and a library ladder, creates a space unlike anything else on the market. A private 1st floor guest suite, elegant library, and luxurious primary suite with fireplace complete the home's thoughtful design. Outside, the property feels more like a private resort than a backyard. Stone terraces surround a spectacular Gunite pool and spa with 3 cascading fountains, complemented by a beautifully appointed pool house, covered outdoor dining beneath a bamboo canopy, built-in grilling area, fire pit, and integrated sound system, creating an unforgettable setting for summer gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Located just minutes from Southport Village, beaches, Metro-North, restaurants, shopping, and top-rated public and private schools, 1061 Cedar Road offers the rare combination of architectural distinction, exceptional privacy, and an effortless Connecticut lifestyle.

1061 Cedar Rd, Fairfield
$3,975,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 24206348 MLS
Over an acre to yourself. The best of Fairfield within reach. In the heart of downtown Fairfield and the beach area, 415 Old Post Road offers something almost impossible to find: land and privacy to create a generational estate, with the life of a coastal town just beyond your gate. Only a handful of properties in the Sherman School district offer this. Fewer still could tell this story. The family who built this Italianate Victorian stayed for more than a century. Stand beneath its soaring ceilings, admire the craftsmanship, then step onto the screened-in porch. You begin to understand. Trees surround you. Church bells carry through the air. It feels like your own park. Yet the beach, schools, restaurants, shops and train are all within walking distance. For the current owners, that has meant children walking home from school with friends. Thanksgiving dinners for twenty. Additional bedroom options for overnight guests. Winter evenings around the parlor fire. A front porch filled with friends as the Memorial Day parade passes by. There is room here for the life you have imagined. Explore the possibilities for a pool, tennis court and gardens. Create a place where everyone gathers now-and where the next generation will want to return. Historic architecture. Meticulously maintained, thoughtfully updated and in pristine condition. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Come discover what makes this place so hard to leave-and imagine what the next 50 years could look like.

415 Old Post Rd, Fairfield
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