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About this home
This well-maintained 5-bedroom, 2-full-bath home at 1885 Old Town Rd offers approximately 1,831 square feet of living space, including the basement area. The property features natural gas, city water, and city sewer, with a new water heater installed in 2026. Currently rented for $4,500 per month through May 31, 2027, the home offers immediate rental income for the current owner while providing flexibility for the next owner. Whether you're looking for an income-producing property, considering future owner occupancy, or looking for an opportunity to increase rental income over time, this property offers several possibilities. Ideally located in Bridgeport's North End, the home is close to Sacred Heart University, with the Town of Trumbull directly across the street. Convenient access to shopping, dining, major highways, and area amenities adds to the property's appeal. With a desirable location, established rental income, and flexibility for its next owner, 1885 Old Town Rd presents an opportunity that can fit a variety of real estate goals.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$467Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amanda Huntington• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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About North
End
North End, located between Merritt Parkway and Beardsley Park, is a residential and commercial Bridgeport neighborhood with leafy park edges and a corridor of everyday retail. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Main Street near the Trumbull Mall area, where plazas, cafés, and service storefronts keep sidewalks and parking lots in steady motion. Beardsley Park and the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo set a green, weekend-oriented rhythm at the eastern edge. Sacred Heart University adds a collegiate pulse and a steady stream of coffee-and-study energy nearby. Housing reads as mid-century colonials and capes mixed with apartment buildings along the main roads. Routes 25 and 8 frame the geography with a commuter-friendly layout.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
5 total rooms
Full basement
Has attic with pull-down stairs
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bath
1 half bath
Kitchen
Cook top
Oven/Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Laundry on lower level
Washer
Dryer
40 gallon hot water tank
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (oil)
Wall unit cooling
Fuel tank located in basement
Exterior features
Located on a cul-de-sac
Home design
Single Family For Sale
Construction
Shingle roof
Shake siding
Concrete foundation
Concrete construction
Built in (year not provided)
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer connected
Financial info
Assessed value $152,055
Electricity and solar
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Recently renovated home. 7 min from SHU. Currently rented through 5/31/26. If financing, please include an appraisal gap clause.
Smart MLS #99170220
May 1, 2017
Sold
$165,000
$151/sq ft
Apr 22, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jan 10, 2017
Listed
$178,500
$163/sq ft
Beautiful North end Ranch on the Trumbull Line. 3 bedrooms and 1 ½ baths. Freshly painted throughout and gleaming hardwood floors that have just been redone. Spacious eat in kitchen that walks out to large deck overlooking back yard. Being situated on a corner lot of a cul-de-sac, the driveway is conveniently located on the side street. Complete with a half bath, and plumbing for a kitchen, the basement has the potential for an in-law set-up or a few finishing touches and you can almost double the living space.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,607
$69,465 + $82,590
$152,055
2022
$6,607
$69,465 + $82,590
$152,055
2021
$6,607 (−2.1%)
$69,465 + $82,590
$152,055
2020
$6,747
$54,470 + $70,500
$124,970
2019
$6,747 (−0.7%)
$54,470 + $70,500
$124,970
2018
$6,795
$54,470 + $70,500
$124,970
2017
$6,795
$54,470 + $70,500
$124,970
2016
$6,795 (+3.8%)
$54,470 + $70,500
$124,970
2014
$6,546
$59,750 + $95,380
$155,130
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,092
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,092
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
40724
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
N4
Neighborhood Suburban District
The N4 zone is intended to preserve the physical form of the existing neighborhoods with a wide range of house types on mid- and large-sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Nov 21, 2024 • Final
Excavation - street
Grading
Aug 21, 2024 • Final
Excavation - street
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bridgeport, CT • 06606
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1885 Old Town Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $395,000 and $540,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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