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$660,705$423 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $460,000 on May 17, 2021

897 CONGRESS ST

FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,563 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.
1.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$661K
$598K low$724K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$460,000 · May 17, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,717 (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.$236,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$167,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,620

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.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

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.Conventional
CountyGREATER BRIDGEPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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
North Stratfield SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Fairfield Woods Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Fairfield Warde High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Fairfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06825These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
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.25,848
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,800 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,044
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$172,887
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%

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How this home compares

897 Congress St 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 less than 71% of homes in Fairfield 06825
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Greater Bridgeport County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Fairfield 06825
  • Older than 68% of homes in Greater Bridgeport County

What homes are worth in Fairfield 06825

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

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$372K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Fairfield 06825.

How it measures up in Fairfield 06825

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairfield 06825.

Estimated value$660,705
CheaperTypical $791,201Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$423
CheaperTypical $457Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,563 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size1.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 897 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairfield 06825Greater Bridgeport County
Estimated valuepricier than$660,70529% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42334% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,563 ft²39% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.16 ac98% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than194733% of homes32% of homes

About 897 Congress St

How much is 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT is $660,705 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $597,908 to $723,502. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT last sell?

897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT last sold on May 17, 2021 for $460,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT?

897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,563 square feet of living space and a 1.16-acre lot.

When was 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT built?

897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT?

897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT is assigned to North Stratfield School (elementary), rated B+; Fairfield Woods Middle School (middle), rated A; Fairfield Warde 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 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT compare to other homes in Fairfield 06825?

Among the 6,736 homes in Fairfield 06825, it is worth more than 29% of them ($660,705 against a typical $791,201), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($423 against a typical $457), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,563 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1.16 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1947 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Greater Bridgeport County, it is worth more than 62% 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 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Congress St, Fairfield, CT was $6,717. The county assessed it at $236,600.

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