New construction
$9,975,000
7 bd · 7.5 ba · · 10.92 acre lot
4800 Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06824
Single family · Built 1965 ·
$57,027/mo est. payment
- Garage
- 6 cars
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
The former home of Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, this 10.92 acre estate with a stunning modern residence was recently fully renovated and expanded to offer curated one floor living. Generous main rooms are enhanced by lofty ceilings,skylights and walls of glass. A hidden screening room, a stunning Moroccan lounge, and a guest wing allow for A-list entertaining. Separate residential wings include 7 bedrooms and 7 full baths, each with a unique design. All property systems have been upgraded and integrated to work seamlessly .The barn pool house includes a full eat-in kitchen and lounge, bath ,and pro-grade gym steps from the pool. An office pavilion is in a quiet garden area.The park like property is surrounded by high stone walls, a nature preserve, and an orchard. Live in ultimate style and easy elegance at this private retreat just a quick commute to NYC and airports. This private haven surrounded by a 155 acre nature preserve is minutes to Fairfield,Westport and Greenwich dining and shopping. Main residence 9129 sq ft. Barn 1920 sq ft. Whole property generator. Solar system. Water filtration system. Two laundries. Slate roof. Heated parking. Dog washing station. Wine room. Orchard. All measurements approximate.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Primary Bedroom Features: Ceilings Extra Height,Dressing Room,Bedroom Suite
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8.5
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
- In-law floorplan
- Kitchen island
- Vaulted ceiling(s)
- Bookcases
- Pantry
- Central vacuum
Other Rooms
- Basement Features: Finished, Full
- Family Room Description: Bookshelves,Ceilings Vaulted
- Living Room Description: Ceilings Extra Height,Ceilings Tray
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Forced Air, Geothermal, Propane
- Heating Fuel: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Description: Ceilings Extra Height
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Heated
- Pool Private: Yes
Land Info
- Level
- Stone wall
- Lot Description: Level, Stone Wall
- Lot Size Acres: 10.92
- Lot Size Square Feet: 475675
Schools
- 8
Burr Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 0.8 mi
- 9
Fairfield Warde High School
high · 9-12 · 3.7 mi
- 8
Tomlinson Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 4.5 mi
Fairfield Country Day School
elementary · K-9 · 1.9 mi
- 10
Dwight Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 1.1 mi
St Catherine Academy
elementary · 5-12 · 2.6 mi
Price history
- Oct 6, 2026 · Listing Removed—
- Oct 6, 2026 · Listing Removed—
- Oct 5, 2026 · Price Changed$9,975,000
- Oct 5, 2026 · Price Changed$9,975,000
- May 19, 2026 · Listed$12,000,000
- May 14, 2026 · Listed$12,000,000
- Jun 27, 2025 · Listed$15,000,000
- Jun 25, 2025 · Listed$15,000,000
Tax history
- 2026$113,236 tax · $5,900,790 assessed
- 2023$73,541 tax · $2,673,230 assessed
- 2022$69,169 tax · $2,539,250 assessed
- 2021$66,596 tax · $2,468,340 assessed
- 2020$67,216 tax · $2,509,010 assessed
- 2019$52,415 tax · $1,956,500 assessed
- 2018$51,573 tax · $1,956,500 assessed
- 2017$50,517 tax · $1,956,500 assessed
Home value
$14,278,600
- Cotality$14,278,600
- Collateral Analytics$3,775,000
Where it is
Listed by Leslie Razook · William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty · Greenwich
