196 Ellsworth Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,454
- Acres
- 0.20
- Year Built
- 1918
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Experience early 20th-century charm blended with modern luxury in Bridgeport's sought-after Black Rock neighborhood. This renovated 3-bed, 2-bath home has updated structural and mechanical systems ready for its next owner. Just a 2-minute walk to Ellsworth Field Park and the waterfront, with Black Rock's shops, restaurants, and pubs nearby. Walkable to Fairfield-Black Rock Station (1.5 mi)-convenient for commuters. Premium Upgrades & Major Systems Move right in-the heavy lifting is done: * Brand new roof (2026) * Brand new gas furnace (2026) with central air * New water heater (2025) * Durable Hardie Board fiber cement siding * Wide plank flooring throughout first floor, tile baths, alarm system & more Exquisite Interior Spaces * Bright chef's kitchen with top-tier finishes and ample counter space, flowing into a window-lined breakfast nook * Formal dining room opens to a spacious living area with a Shaker-style cast iron wood stove for New England winters. Original chestnut trim and stained-glass sidelights in the vestibule * Versatile back room-for home office, playroom, or guest space Outdoor & Extra Features * 8,712 SF lot, fully fenced yard, deck, and private patio for summer BBQs. Entrance framed by a native pollinator garden. Front porch with mahogany flooring * Rare 2-car garage plus a full dry basement * Monitored alarm system * Dedicated workshop space for projects, hobbies, or storage A professional CMA completed July 2026 supports this list
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Bridgeport
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1918
- Days on Market
- 13 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,454 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $10,009 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Bridgeport Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
58
81 under contract
Median List Price
$459,950
58 active listings
Median Closed Price
$410,000
402 sales
Median Days on Market
36
58 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$275
58 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
402 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$700,000
vs $459,950 median
52.2% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$481
vs $275 median
74.9% above median
Days on Market
13 days
vs 36 days median
23 days fresher than median
Based on 58 active and 402 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Bridgeport. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 29, 2026.
Location
196 Ellsworth Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$3,569
- Property Taxes$834
- Insurance$233
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Bridgeport
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1918
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,454 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- No Fuel
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Appliances
- Gas RangeConvection OvenRange HoodRefrigeratorFreezerDishwasherWasherGas Dryer
- Basement
- Full
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - AvailableCable - Pre-wiredOpen Floor PlanSecurity System
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Zoning
- RB
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesDetached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- ClapboardHardie Board
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- ConcreteStone
- Lot Description
- Level Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $10,009 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 13
- MLS #
- 24192137
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
- Financing
- FHA,VA
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