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$1,165,431$725 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $270,000 on Apr 27, 1994

521 RIVERSIDE DR

FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,608 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$995K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Apr 27, 1994
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,165,431
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$932,345

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,672 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$375,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$279,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$375,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,130

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.54 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.91%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyGREATER BRIDGEPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sherman SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Roger Ludlowe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Fairfield Ludlowe High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Fairfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06824These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,023
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$178,735
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$239,617
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

521 Riverside Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Greater Bridgeport County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Greater Bridgeport County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Fairfield 06824
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Fairfield 06824
  • Older than 88% of homes in Fairfield 06824

What homes are worth in Fairfield 06824

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$457K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Fairfield 06824.

How it measures up in Fairfield 06824

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairfield 06824.

Estimated value$1,165,431
CheaperTypical $1,191,820Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$725
CheaperTypical $556Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,608 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,085 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 521 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairfield 06824Greater Bridgeport County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,165,43148% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$72583% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,608 ft²33% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac6% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than192812% of homes19% of homes

About 521 Riverside Dr

How much is 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT is $1,165,431 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $995,010 to $1,335,852. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT last sell?

521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT last sold on Apr 27, 1994 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT?

521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,608 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT built?

521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT?

521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT is assigned to Sherman School (elementary), rated A+; Roger Ludlowe Middle School (middle), rated A; Fairfield Ludlowe High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Fairfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT compare to other homes in Fairfield 06824?

Among the 11,325 homes in Fairfield 06824, it is worth more than 48% of them ($1,165,431 against a typical $1,191,820), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($725 against a typical $556), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,608 ft² against a typical 2,085 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1928 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Greater Bridgeport County, it is worth more than 88% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Riverside Dr, Fairfield, CT was $10,672. The county assessed it at $375,900.

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