78 Cambridge Street
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3 | 1
- SqFt
- 3,080
- Acres
- 0.34
- Year Built
- 1948
- Neighborhood
- Beach
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Exhale, you're home. An idyllic lifestyle awaits at 78 Cambridge Street, a picture-perfect 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath coastal Colonial beautifully sited on an oversized lot along a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Fairfield Beach's most coveted neighborhoods. A charming stone wall, expansive front lawn & bluestone walkway greet upon arrival. Inside, oversized windows flood the home w/natural light & hardwood floors flow throughout a thoughtfully designed floor plan w/formal LR, elegant DR, inviting family room & spacious, bright white eat-in kitchen w/center island, breakfast bar seating & sliding doors opening to back deck & patio. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true sanctuary complete w/full bath, walk-in closet & private balcony overlooking gorgeous, open views perfect for morning coffee or an evening sea breeze. Two additional BRs share a full BA & expansive 3rd floor w/full BA & walk-in cedar closet offers exceptional versatility as a 2nd primary suite, private guest quarters, home office or additional family room. Walk-out lower level provides spacious laundry room, abundant storage & additional space for home gym or playroom. Outside, the private backyard, patio & sweeping open vistas create a picturesque setting for outdoor entertaining, dining al fresco or enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Short stroll to Jennings Beach, South Benson Marina, Sandcastle Park, downtown FFLD & Metro-North. 2 car garage, gas, city water & sewer. The very best of Fairfield Beach living.
Key Facts
Market Snapshot
The Fairfield Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
111
83 under contract
Median List Price
$999,000
111 active listings
Median Closed Price
$1.17M
566 sales
Median Days on Market
41
111 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$485
111 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
102.7%
566 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.79M
vs $999,000 median
79.7% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$583
vs $485 median
20.2% above median
Days on Market
1 day
vs 41 days median
40 days fresher than median
Based on 111 active and 566 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Fairfield. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 14, 2026.
Location
78 Cambridge Street, Fairfield, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Nov 12, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$9,660
- Property Taxes$1,510
- Insurance$598
- 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
- Year Built
- 1948
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 3,080 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 780 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Roger Sherman
- High
- Fairfield Ludlowe
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central AirZoned
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Lower level
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorFreezerDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- Full
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.34 acres
- Zoning
- A
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesDetached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Beach Rights
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- ShingleWood
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- BalconyDeckGuttersStone WallFrench DoorsPatio
- Lot Description
- Professionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $18,122 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 1
- MLS #
- 24220337
- MLS Status
- Active
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