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96 Benedict Avenue

Fairfield, Connecticut 06825

ACTIVE - NEW$979,000
Beds
4
Baths
3
SqFt
2,897
Acres
0.36
Year Built
1932
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About This Home

Charming 4-5 bedroom English colonial circa 1932, sited on an over-sized, professionally landscaped property with stone walls, patio and circular driveway. Period details abound with arched doorways, bay windows, French doors, hardwood floors and wide staircase. Chef's eat-in-kitchen with stainless appliances, granite topped island and banquette seating in bay window is the heart of the home. The front-to-back living room features a fireplace and storage cabinets with French doors, providing a special place to display your finest collectibles. Located off the formal living room is a small den which is also perfect for an office or library and provides access to the patio, overlooking the verdant rear grounds. There is also a family room on the main level, located near a full bath, which can be used as a fifth bedroom. Upstairs you will find an enlarged primary suite featuring a walk-in closet, dressing room with French doors, double mirrored closets, marble bath with jetted tub, large shower with frameless glass enclosure and abundant storage. 3 more bedrooms and bath complete this level. A LL features a play room/laundry room and access to 2 car garage. Many updates include refinished hardwood floors, paint, new central air (9/26),tankless hot water heater ('24), furnace ('24), roof ('04), electrical, cedar closet in attic and security system. Desirable Stratfield Village location near Jackman park, shops, universities, houses of worship, farmer's markets and transportation.

Key Facts

City/Town
Fairfield
Neighborhood
Stratfield
Property / Style
Single Family · Colonial
Year Built
1932
Days on Market
0 days
Beds
4
Baths
3 full
Living Area
2,897 sq ft
Lot Size
0.36 acres
Garage / Parking
2 garage · 8 total
Property Taxes
$13,574 / Annually

Market Snapshot

The Fairfield Market

Single Family · trailing 12 months

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Median Days on Market

27

113 active listings

Median $ / Sq Ft

$483

113 active listings

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.4%

587 sales

How this home compares

List Price

$979,000

vs $1.38M median

29.0% below median

Price / Sq Ft

$338

vs $483 median

30.0% below median

Days on Market

0 days

vs 27 days median

27 days fresher than median

Based on 113 active and 587 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Fairfield. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 17, 2026.

Location

96 Benedict Avenue, Fairfield, Connecticut

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$6,542

per month

  • Principal & Interest$5,085
  • Property Taxes$1,131
  • Insurance$326
  • HOA$0

Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.

Location

City/Town
Fairfield
Neighborhood
Stratfield
County
Fairfield

Residence

Property Type
Single Family
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1932
New Construction
No/Resale
Living Area
2,897 sq ft
Below Grade
100 sq ft

Schools

Elementary
Stratfield
High
Ffld Warde

Interior

Heating
Hot WaterRadiator
Heat Fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling
Ceiling FansCentral AirZoned
Fireplaces
1
Laundry
Lower Level
Appliances
Gas CooktopWall OvenConvection OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherElectric Dryer
Basement
PartialHeatedSump PumpStorageGarage AccessInterior AccessPartially Finished
In-Law Apartment
No
Interior Features
Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - AvailableSecurity System
Additional Rooms
Foyer

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
0.36 acres
Zoning
A
Garage / Parking
2 garage spaces8 total parking spacesAttached GarageUnder House GaragePavedOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivateCircularPavedAsphalt
Waterfront Details
Beach RightsWater Community
Water Source
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Flood Zone
No
Construction
ShingleWood
Color
Grey
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Exterior Features
GuttersGarden AreaLightingStone WallFrench DoorsPatio
Lot Description
TreedLevel Lot

Listing & Financials

Property Taxes
$13,574 / Annually
Days on Market
0
MLS #
24207603
MLS Status
Active

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Listed By

Laura Sydney

(203) 610-3949

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

(203) 255-9900

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

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Data last updated on 9/17/2026 at 5:45 AM UTC.