80 Governors Lane
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 6 | 2
- SqFt
- 7,801
- Acres
- 8.50
- Year Built
- 1933
- Neighborhood
- Greenfield Hill
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
As you enter 80 Governors Lane down a private driveway, discover an 8.5-acre estate blending timeless elegance with serene privacy. This circa 1933 farmhouse, designed by architect Jack Franzen and beautifully restored, features wide plank black walnut floors, exposed beams, and a bread oven fireplace. Six spacious bedrooms include a luxurious Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings, carved mantle fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a private balcony. Five full and two half baths feature tumbled marble flooring and marble vanities for spa-like comfort. Warm living spaces with fireplaces and tall windows create perfect gathering spots, including a Formal Dining Room, a Den with wet bar, and a cozy Family Room. The chef's kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, Jerusalem stone countertops, a copper sink island, banquette dining, and terraces for al fresco meals. A heated breezeway links to a restored Goodspeed Farm barn, plus a one-bedroom apartment and a three-car garage for multi-generational living. The Pool House offers cathedral ceilings, a granite bar, and doors to stone terraces overlooking a heated Gunite pool, spa, and pond. Enjoy privacy with convenient access to top schools, fine dining, cultural venues, beaches, and NYC trains-an extraordinary sanctuary harmonizing nature and refined living.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Fairfield
- Neighborhood
- Greenfield Hill
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1933
- Days on Market
- 7 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 6 full · 2 half
- Living Area
- 7,801 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 8.50 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage
- Property Taxes
- $39,696 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Fairfield Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
88
109 under contract
Median List Price
$1.59M
88 active listings
Median Closed Price
$1.16M
567 sales
Median Days on Market
33
88 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$496
88 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.9%
567 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$4.90M
vs $1.59M median
3.1× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$628
vs $496 median
26.6% above median
Days on Market
7 days
vs 33 days median
26 days fresher than median
Based on 88 active and 567 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Fairfield. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 27, 2026.
Location
80 Governors Lane, Fairfield, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$24,984
- Property Taxes$3,308
- Insurance$1,633
- 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
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1933
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 7,801 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Dwight
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 5
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Laundry Location
- Main House- upstairsApartment-upstairs
- Appliances
- Gas RangeRange HoodRefrigeratorFreezerDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- PartialUnfinishedStorageGarage AccessInterior AccessConcrete Floor
- In-Law Apartment
- YesOver GarageSeparate Entry
- Interior Features
- Audio SystemAuto Garage Door OpenerCable - Pre-wired
- Additional Rooms
- Bonus RoomBreezewayFoyerGymLaundry RoomStaff QuartersWorkshop
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 8.50 acres
- Zoning
- AAA
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Waterfront Details
- PondBrook
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Pool
- GunitePool HouseSpaSafety FenceIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- ClapboardStone
- Color
- White and Stone
- Roof
- Wood Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- TerraceBreezewayGuttersLightingHot TubFrench Doors
- Lot Description
- Some WetlandsLightly WoodedLevel LotProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $39,696 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 7
- MLS #
- 24184556
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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