296 Ruth Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,296
- Acres
- 0.11
- Year Built
- 1943
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
ALL OFFERS TO BE IN BY Wed, 9/23 at 6pm. Charming, updated, and full of versatility, this home proves that a well-designed space can offer more than meets the eye. Featuring three bedrooms plus a flexible additional room that can easily serve as a home office, dining room, guest space, playroom, or whatever best fits your needs. The renovated kitchen and two beautifully updated full bathrooms add modern comfort, while the inviting layout gives the home a warm and welcoming feel throughout. Step outside to enjoy a lovely fenced-in backyard with plenty of space to relax, entertain, garden, or let pets play. With thoughtful updates already completed and a flexible floor plan, this home is ready for its next owner to simply move in and enjoy.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Bridgeport
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1943
- Days on Market
- 48 days
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,296 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.11 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage · 2 total
- Property Taxes
- $5,915 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Bridgeport Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
85
63 under contract
Median List Price
$479,900
85 active listings
Median Closed Price
$418,000
403 sales
Median Days on Market
32
85 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$282
85 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
403 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$395,000
vs $479,900 median
17.7% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$305
vs $282 median
8.2% above median
Days on Market
48 days
vs 32 days median
16 days longer than median
Based on 85 active and 403 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Bridgeport. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 4, 2026.
Location
296 Ruth Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 29, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,154
- Property Taxes$493
- Insurance$132
- 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
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1943
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,296 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Radiator
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRefrigerator
- Basement
- Crawl SpaceUnfinishedStorageInterior AccessConcrete Floor
- In-Law Apartment
- No
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.11 acres
- Zoning
- N2
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage space2 total parking spacesDetached GarageOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Patio
- Lot Description
- Fence - Chain LinkLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,915 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 48
- MLS #
- 24207290
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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Data last updated on 11/4/2026 at 11:35 PM UTC.