About 4800 Congress Street
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 and offers 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 full gym steps from the pool. An office pavilion is set privately in a quiet garden area. The park like property is surrounded by high stone walls, a nature preserve, open land, a heated paddle tennis court, and an orchard. Live in ultimate style and easy elegance 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.
Features of 4800 Congress Street
| MLS® # | 24161896 |
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| Price | $9,975,000 |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Bathrooms | 10.00 |
| Full Baths | 7 |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 9,129 |
| Acres | 10.92 |
| Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Style | Modern |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 4800 Congress Street |
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| Area | Greenfield Hill |
| City | Fairfield |
| County | Fairfield |
| State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code | 06824 |
Amenities
| Features | Thermopane Windows |
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| Parking | Attached Garage, Covered Garage |
| # of Garages | 6 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Not Applicable |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Gunite, Heated, Pool House, Spa, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool |
Interior
| Interior Features | Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum, Humidifier, Security System |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Gas Range, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer |
| Heating | Heat Pump, Hot Air, Natural Gas, Propane |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | No |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Storage, Interior Access, Partially Finished |
Exterior
| Exterior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Barn, Lighting, Guest House, Underground Utilities, Tennis Court, Gazebo, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler |
| Lot Description | Fence - Wood, Fence - Stone, Secluded, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped |
| Roof | Slate |
| Foundation | Concrete |
School Information
| Elementary | Burr |
|---|---|
| Middle | Tomlinson |
| High | Fairfield Warde |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 14th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 144 |
| Zoning | AAA |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l |
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