Fairfield Town property record for 281 Penfield Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $925,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $23,854 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:139 B:184 |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:139 B:184 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,566 sqft |
| Basement Area | 714 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 714 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,820 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4835 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 PENFIELD RD |
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06824-6613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Block | 184 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 61500 |
281 Penfield Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Fairfield Town records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 PENFIELD RD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-6613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192019-1269 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5752 / 330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD CT |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 281 PENFIELD RD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-6613 |
| Document Number | 5752-330 |
| Book / Page | 5752 / 330 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-1269 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2059 FAIRFIELD BEACH RD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-6570 |
| Document Number | 20191270 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-1270 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.7% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.5% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Penfield Rd was $23,854, up 25.5% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,854.00 (+25.54%) | $1,243,054 (+85.73%) Land $756,204 Building $486,850 | $1,692,355 (+261.24%) |
| 2025 | $19,001.00 | $669,270 Land $410,830 Building $258,440 | $468,489 Land $287,581 Building $180,908 |
| 2024 | $19,001.00 (+4.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,248.00 | $663,320 Land $410,830 Building $252,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Penfield Rd 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.
The area around 281 Penfield Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 464 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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