****** Multiple Offers-Highest and Best by Thursday 12:00pm******Opportunity knocks! This one is all about LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!! This 3 bedroom 2 full bath home is on a private lot. Close to schools, great commute location- At 2 acres, it is one of the larger lots in Rita. A portion of this lot is bordered by Town land. This diamond in the rough is strictly sold AS IS WHERE IS. Will not qualify for a mortgage- CASH only. A great project to make this shine! Come and see what you can do to this property!!
Accepting backups
$299,000
79 Rita Drive, New Fairfield, CT 06812
3beds
1,288sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private lot
- 24 days |
- 2,886 |
- 137 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2026 at 06:27am
Listed by:
Kimberly Thomson (203)240-5847,
Coldwell Banker Realty 860-354-4111
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24159933
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,288
- Total interior livable area: 1,288 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,288
Property
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Subdivided, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 224447
- Zoning: 2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Basketball Court, Near Public Transport, Lake, Library, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $300,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,907
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,457/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$232/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24159933 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Listing removed | $299,000$232/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24146260 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$232/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24146260 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,907 +7.3% | $300,300 +48.8% |
| 2024 | $7,370 +4.6% | $201,800 |
| 2023 | $7,043 +7.5% | $201,800 |
| 2022 | $6,552 +3.1% | $201,800 |
| 2021 | $6,355 +3% | $201,800 |
| 2020 | $6,171 +0.4% | $201,800 +1.4% |
| 2019 | $6,149 +1.1% | $199,000 |
| 2018 | $6,085 +2.5% | $199,000 |
| 2017 | $5,934 +4.5% | $199,000 |
| 2015 | $5,677 0% | $199,000 -8.6% |
| 2014 | $5,678 +1.7% | $217,700 |
| 2013 | $5,582 +4% | $217,700 |
| 2012 | $5,368 +3% | $217,700 |
| 2011 | $5,214 +2.9% | $217,700 |
| 2010 | $5,068 +0.9% | $217,700 -10.7% |
| 2009 | $5,023 -0.1% | $243,700 |
| 2008 | $5,030 +3.4% | $243,700 |
| 2007 | $4,864 +4.7% | $243,700 |
| 2006 | $4,647 +1.1% | $243,700 +52.4% |
| 2004 | $4,597 +2.2% | $159,900 -1.8% |
| 2003 | $4,496 +8.5% | $162,900 |
| 2001 | $4,143 +18.6% | $162,900 +35% |
| 2000 | $3,492 +9.8% | $120,690 |
| 1999 | $3,181 | $120,690 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,891/mo
Principal & interest
$1470
Property taxes
$421
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Neighborhood: Bigelow Corners
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAConsolidated SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10New Fairfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10New Fairfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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