98 Banks Place
Fairfield, Connecticut 06890
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4 | 2
- SqFt
- 5,699
- Acres
- 5.44
- Year Built
- 1830
- Neighborhood
- Southport
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
*Offers Due 7/26 at 5PM* Timeless luxury meets exceptional craftsmanship at 98 Banks Place, where a meticulous restoration & rebuild, completed in 2017, transformed an 1830 Greek Revival into a home offering the comfort of new construction while preserving the soul, warmth, & character only a home of this era can provide. Original floors, brick, timbers, custom windows, reclaimed hardware, & period details blend seamlessly with custom millwork, barrel ceilings, Belgian stone flooring, designer finishes, radiant-heated floors, & all-new systems. A chef's kitchen w/ concealed scullery anchors gracious living spaces, while an inviting family room & serene primary suite balance gathering & retreat. Set on nearly 5.5 private acres, the property is designed for indoor-outdoor living w/ a resort-style pool, year-round spa, expansive bluestone patio, outdoor kitchen, double-sided fireplace, & new pool house offering flexible space for guests, entertaining, an in-law suite, or future living accommodations. Sweeping lawns, formal gardens, an apple orchard, enclosed vegetable garden, & mature green screening create a private retreat unlike any other. Moments from Southport Village, Southport Harbor, Pequot Library, Southport Beach, dining, & the train, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy estate-like living in one of Fairfield County's most sought-after coastal communities, where old-world charm, modern ease, & a walkable coastal lifestyle come together in a truly one-of-a-kind offering
Key Facts
Market Snapshot
The Fairfield Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
88
108 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
$499
88 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.9%
567 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$5.63M
vs $1.59M median
3.5× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$987
vs $499 median
97.8% above median
Days on Market
4 days
vs 33 days median
29 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
98 Banks Place, Fairfield, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$28,680
- Property Taxes$6,317
- Insurance$1,875
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial,Antique
- Year Built
- 1830
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 5,699 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Mill Hill
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Interior
- Heating
- Hot AirRadiantZoned
- Heat Fuel
- GeothermalNatural Gas
- Cooling
- Central AirZoned
- Fireplaces
- 5
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Laundry Location
- Guest Suite HallwayHookup in basement
- Appliances
- Gas RangeConvection OvenMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryerWine Chiller
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedHeatedSump PumpCooledInterior AccessFull With Hatchway
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleDetached
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Pre-wiredSecurity System
- Additional Rooms
- Mud RoomRoughed-In Bath
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 5.44 acres
- Zoning
- R3
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage spacesDetached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterBeach RightsWater Community
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pool
- GuniteHeatedPool HouseSpaIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- ShingleCedar
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Wood Shingle
- Foundation
- ConcreteStone
- Exterior Features
- TerraceGuttersLightingGuest HouseBalconyFruit TreesPorchGarden AreaUnderground Sprinkler
- Lot Description
- TreedProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $75,798 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 4
- MLS #
- 24193624
- MLS Status
- Active
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