Fairfield Town property record for 288 Birch Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,210,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $15,346 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:138 B:161 |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:138 B:161 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,590 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10353 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 BIRCH RD |
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06824-6723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Block | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 61500 |
288 Birch Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Fairfield Town records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 SCONSET DR, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-3854 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245061 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6547 / 325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD CT |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 288 BIRCH RD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-6723 |
| Document Number | 006547-325 |
| Book / Page | 6547 / 325 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-5061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 SCONSET DR, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-3854 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Birch Rd was $15,346, down 6.2% 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 | $15,346.00 (-6.23%) | $799,700 (+38.73%) Land $799,700 | $1,436,929 (+256.1%) |
| 2025 | $16,365.00 | $576,450 Land $440,790 Building $135,660 | $403,515 Land $308,553 Building $94,962 |
| 2024 | $16,365.00 (+3.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $15,858.00 | $576,450 Land $440,790 Building $135,660 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 288 Birch 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 288 Birch 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 200 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 |
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