Fairfield Town property record for 281 James St, Fairfield, CT 06824
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $10,634 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:182 B:433 |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:182 B:433 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 638 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,425 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12136 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 JAMES ST |
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06824-6477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 433 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 61600 |
281 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Fairfield Town records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 JAMES ST, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-6477 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5681 / 64 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD CT |
| Property Address | 281 JAMES ST, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-6477 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 006056-191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6056/191 |
| Instrument | 2021-334 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD CT |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 JAMES ST, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-6477 |
| Document Number | 5681-64 |
| Book / Page | 5681 / 64 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $83.24 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 56810067 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 05681/0067 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 James St was $10,634.
Source: Fairfield Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Fairfield Town |
| Unified School District | Fairfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,634.00 | $374,570 Land $304,220 Building $70,350 | $262,199 Land $212,954 Building $49,245 |
| 2024 | $10,634.00 (+3.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,304.00 | $374,570 Land $304,220 Building $70,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 James St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 James St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 24 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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