265 Balmforth Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,926
- Acres
- 0.42
- Year Built
- 1956
- Neighborhood
- Black Rock
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Welcome to this charming ranch-style home in the highly desirable St. Mary's-by-the-Sea section of Black Rock. Offering easy one-level living, this well-appointed residence features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a spacious living room filled with natural light from large windows. Hardwood floors add warmth to the living room, dining room, and inviting sunroom, which overlooks the mature gardens and offers beautiful water views. The kitchen features granite countertops, a cooktop, wall oven, and breakfast bar. A main-level laundry room adds everyday convenience. One full bathroom has been thoughtfully updated, while the second retains its original character. Enjoy the outdoors from the backyard patio, located just off the sunroom and surrounded by mature landscaping, gardens, and water views. Additional features include natural-gas hot-water baseboard heat, central air conditioning, off-street driveway parking, and a large, dry basement with convenient interior access. Located within walking distance of the water and offering beach rights, this special home provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of St. Mary's-by-the-Sea.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Bridgeport
- Neighborhood
- Black Rock
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1956
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,926 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.42 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 total
- Property Taxes
- $12,799 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Bridgeport Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
74
58 under contract
Median List Price
$474,950
74 active listings
Median Closed Price
$415,000
407 sales
Median Days on Market
29
74 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$273
74 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
407 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$995,000
vs $474,950 median
2.1× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$517
vs $273 median
89.4% above median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 29 days median
29 days fresher than median
Based on 74 active and 407 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Bridgeport. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 9, 2026.
Location
265 Balmforth Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 8, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$5,511
- Property Taxes$1,067
- Insurance$332
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Bridgeport
- Neighborhood
- Black Rock
- County
- Fairfield
- Subdivision
- St. Mary's-by-the-Sea
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Ranch
- Year Built
- 1956
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,926 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Black Rock
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- Alcove near bedrooms
- Appliances
- Cook TopWall OvenRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedInterior AccessConcrete FloorFull With Hatchway
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleFirst FloorSeparate Entry
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerLaundry Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.42 acres
- Zoning
- N3 Estates
- Garage / Parking
- 2 total parking spacesPavedOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterBeach RightsWater CommunityView
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- ShingleWood
- Color
- Grey
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- GuttersGarden AreaPatio
- Lot Description
- Water View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $12,799 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24206403
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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Data last updated on 10/9/2026 at 8:15 PM UTC.