4800 Congress Street
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 7 | 3
- SqFt
- 9,129
- Acres
- 10.92
- Year Built
- 1965
- Neighborhood
- Greenfield Hill
- Property Type
- Single Family
Matt Caiola
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About This Home
This offering is for 4800 Congress St, a one of a kind estate consists of main residence on 10.92 acres, pool, barn pool house/gym, heated paddle court, and an office pavilion. Surrounded by high stone walls, a fortress of modern architecture is invisible from the street,offering seclusion with proximity to NYC. The former home of Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, the mid-century main residence was expertly restored, and all systems upgraded and integrated. The expanded footprint incorporates 7 bedrooms and 7 full baths, all with views over the open landscaped property. Lofty ceilings and walls of glass create magical interior spaces, a perfect setting for an art collector. Separate wings radiate off the main rooms. Each space has impeccable thoughtful detail. A hidden screening room , a stunning Moroccan lounge, and a guest wing allow for A-list entertaining. The barn pool house with full kitchen, bath and pro-grade gym, and pool, make this a perfect athlete's compound. An office pavilion is set privately in a quiet garden area. The landscape offers open vistas, meadows and an orchard. Live in ultimate style and easy elegance at this private retreat a quick commute to NYC and airports.. A private haven surrounded by a 155 acre nature preserve just minutes to Westport, Greenwich, and convenient to NYC and airports.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Fairfield
- Neighborhood
- Greenfield Hill
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Modern
- Year Built
- 1965
- Days on Market
- 139 days
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 7 full · 3 half
- Living Area
- 9,129 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 10.92 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 6 garage
- Property Taxes
- $113,236 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Fairfield Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
106
75 under contract
Median List Price
$1.30M
106 active listings
Median Closed Price
$1.17M
578 sales
Median Days on Market
29
106 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$502
106 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
102.6%
578 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$12.00M
vs $1.30M median
9.2× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$1,314
vs $502 median
2.6× the median
Days on Market
139 days
vs 29 days median
110 days longer than median
Based on 106 active and 578 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Fairfield. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 1, 2026.
Location
4800 Congress Street, Fairfield, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 24, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$64,063
- Property Taxes$9,436
- Insurance$4,000
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Fairfield
- Neighborhood
- Greenfield Hill
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Modern
- Year Built
- 1965
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 9,129 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Burr
- High
- Fairfield Warde
Interior
- Heating
- Heat PumpHot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Natural GasPropane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- Lower LevelMain Level
- Laundry Location
- 2 Laundries
- Appliances
- Gas RangeWall OvenRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullStorageInterior AccessPartially Finished
- In-Law Apartment
- Possible
- Interior Features
- Audio SystemAuto Garage Door OpenerCable - Pre-wiredCentral VacuumHumidifierSecurity System
- Additional Rooms
- Gym
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 10.92 acres
- Zoning
- AAA
- Garage / Parking
- 6 garage spacesAttached GarageCovered Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pool
- GuniteHeatedPool HouseSpaSafety FenceIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- Wood
- Roof
- Slate
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- BarnLightingGuest HouseUnderground UtilitiesTennis CourtGazeboGarden AreaStone WallUnderground Sprinkler
- Lot Description
- Fence - WoodFence - StoneSecludedLevel LotProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $113,236 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 139
- MLS #
- 24161896
- MLS Status
- Active
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Co-Listed By
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This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.
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