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$1,950,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,136 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
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Amazing opportunity to own a beautiful home in this premier & beloved beachside neighborhood. Natural light flooded throughout & custom finishes all combine to make 257 James Street a rare find! Designed w/ 3 spacious levels of living PLUS a gorgeous loggia, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is a true standout. The open concept main level is centered around the Chef's eat-in kitchen w/ top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, marble countertops, a large island ideal for casual dining & a butler's pantry. The sun-drenched family room hosts a gas fireplace w/ access to the backyard through the exterior deck. Entertaining is exciting in your fabulous dining room w/ detailed millwork & French doors leading to the front deck. A spacious home office, also w/ French door to the front deck, offers an ideal work-from-home setting. The 2nd level landing is uniquely spacious & opens to 4 gracious sized bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite w/ two large closets & a spa-like en-suite bath & laundry room. The 3rd level offers versatile space as a 5th bedroom/recreation room. The lower level loggia is a true extension of this exceptional home enhancing summer living & entertaining, perfect after a day at the beach. Coveted street just steps from the neighborhood playground & park & a short walk to beach, town center, shops, entertainment & dining, this home offers the perfect blend of everyday convenience w/ neighborhood warmth. Every space in this home shows the owners' love & attention.

Full Property Details for 257 James St

General

  • Sold For: $1,950,000
  • Taxes: (July 2024-June 2025)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SMARTMLS
  • MLS ID: 24087598
  • Added to Site: 411 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Rooms/Areas: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, 19 x 21, Upper
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 13, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 11, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 13, Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom - Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor, 16 x 22, Upper

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Family Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 18 x 31, Main
  • Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Dining Area, Dry Bar, Island, Pantry, Hardwood, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 12, Main
  • Office: Office - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Book Shelves, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 11, Main

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lighting, Covered Deck, French Doors, Patio
  • Color: White and Tan

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Attached Garage, Under House Garage

Location

  • County: Fairfield
  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Driving Directions: Oldfield Road to James Street

School Information

  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Middle School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Community

  • Community Name: Beach

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Hot Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Domestic

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Status: No/Resale
  • Exterior Const.: Shingle, Wood
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Attic: Yes
  • Square Feet: 3,136
  • Above Ground: 3,136 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 2015

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Zoning: B
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full, Level Lot, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water, Beach Rights, Water Community

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $836,080
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Property ID: 132012

Listed by William Raveis Real Estate, Jackie Davis & Team At William Raveis Real Estate, Jackie Davis
Sold by RE/MAX Right Choice, VANTAGEPOINT PROPERTIES AT REMAX RIGHT CHOICE, Michael Spindler

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Schools serving 257 James St

School District:Fairfield School District
NameGradesDistance
Sherman School, Fairfield, CT
250 Fern Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
K-50.7 mi
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
689 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
6-81.1 mi
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
785 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
9-121.2 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 257 James St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/01/2025
Sold
$1,950,000
-2.45%
MLS
4/13/2025
Listed
$1,999,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by William Raveis Real Estate, Jackie Davis & Team At William Raveis Real Estate, Jackie Davis
Sold by RE/MAX Right Choice, VANTAGEPOINT PROPERTIES AT REMAX RIGHT CHOICE, Michael Spindler

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257 James Street, Fairfield, CT 06824 (MLS# 24087598) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,950,000 on July 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 257 James Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fairfield? You can browse all Fairfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.