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Welcome to Fairfield CT Lake Mohegan Living at 120 Saddle View Road!

120 Saddle View Road, Fairfield Connecticut | Walk to Lake Mohegan

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Exceptional 5-Bedroom Colonial in Fairfield’s Desirable Lake Mohegan Neighborhood!

Featuring first-floor bedrooms, four full baths, an enviable private fenced backyard, and easy access to beaches, commuter rail, and Fairfield’s town centers, this home checks all the boxes. Ideally located steps from the Lake with serene dog-friendly nature trails, fresh-water swimming beach, and sprinkler area, this beautifully updated home with 3,328 square feet on three levels and .68 acres offers the perfect blend of space, convenience, and lifestyle.

Designed for flexible modern living, the home features multiple entrances, open-flow, and a large eat-in kitchen with an oversized island and direct access to the backyard for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining.

The second floor offers two primary suite options, another guest bedroom and a full hall bath. The main suite is a private retreat with a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closets, a generous proportioned spa-inspired bath, and a balcony overlooking the backyard. An open flex space with a picture window creates an ideal home office, reading nook, or homework area. Convenient upstairs laundry completes the upper floor.

The lower level offers additional flex rooms perfect for a gym, playroom, media room, or workshop, while the attic, basement, garage, and shed provide exceptional storage.

Enjoy comfort , energy-efficiency, and peace of mind year-round with central air, (2 HVAC systems), extra insulation, and programmable thermostats in this generator-ready home.

Enjoy access to award-winning schools, peaceful nature, Long Island Sound beaches, shopping, dining, libraries, performance venues, Sportsplex, and two train stations.


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Thinking About Moving to Lake Mohegan in Fairfield, CT? Top 10 Things You Should Know!

Life guard team prepping at Lake Mohegan Fresh Water Swimming Beach
  1. What’s the neighborhood vibe? 🚶🏽
    • The streets near Lake Mohegan have a relaxed peaceful vibe. Neighbors are friendly, and many embrace an active lifestyle, so you can expect to see people out walking. Residents especially love to take advantage of living near the lake. With the beautifully scenic and peaceful trails, the Cascades waterfall, the natural dog beach, life guard staffed fresh-water swimming beach, and the playground and Splash Pad sprinkler area for kids, nearby home owners embrace the lake area lifestyle and enjoy it all!
  2. How good are the schools? 🎓
    • Fairfield is known for top-rated schools at all levels, and the North Stratfield Elementary School in the neighborhood is award-winning. Many families with children are attracted to Fairfield and the neighborhoods near Lake Mohegan for this reason.
  3. Can you actually use Lake Mohegan year-round? 📆
    • Yes, the open space at Lake Mohegan is actively used year-round. There are two marked trails for walking, hiking, picnicking, and outings with your dog. Fishing is permitted along the shoreline. The beach and sprinkler areas are seasonal. Lake Mohegan is one of the most popular recreational outdoor spaces in town. Access to the trails and the parking lot are free to the public.
  4. How dog-friendly is it? 🐕
    • Very! The trails and dog beach are perfect for dogs. Once you get about 100 feet from the parking lot, dogs are even allowed to be off-leash. Dogs are not allowed in the public swimming, pavilion, or sprinkler and playground areas, but the rest of the 170-acre open-space park is exceptionally dog-friendly. Below is the open space trail map from the town of Fairfield.
  5. What’s the commute to NYC? 🚊
    • Manhattan is 61 miles from Lake Mohegan, and most commuters take advantage of the convenience of the Metro North Train. The Fairfield Metro is 3.7 miles and about 11 minutes by car.
  6. Are home prices still rising? 🏷️
    • Home prices throughout Fairfield continue to experience upward pressure due to high demand and limited inventory. At the time this is written (6/7/26) there are 91 homes for sale in Fairfield, and just three in the Lake Mohegan neighborhood.
  7. How does it compare with beach-side of Fairfield? 🏖️
    • You can expect to get more property and privacy for your money in the Lake Mohegan neighborhood. Most properties here are in the R-3 residential zone with property sizes of .45 of an acre or larger. The Fairfield beach area is comprised of homes primarily in the A and B zones with .21 of an acre or less. Most of the homes in the Fairfield Beach area are in the AE Flood Zone and are subject to flood insurance and special building requirements. Lake Mohegan and Jennings Beach on Long Island Sound are 5-6 miles apart, which is 15 to 20 minutes by car. Whichever neighborhood you choose, these fabulous natural resources are not far away!
  8. Are there flood issues? 🌊
    • The lake and nearby Mill River are situated in a deep valley with nearby homes occupying property at a significantly higher elevations. Run-off from heavy rains tends to flow toward the lake rather than pool on the streets. Properties near the lake are in the low-risk risk zone on the flood maps, and flood insurance is rarely required. Storm surges from the Long Island Sound are too far away to impact this area.
  9. Is there enough nearby shopping and restaurants? 🛍️ 🍽️
    • There’s an abundance of shopping, restaurants, and amenities on Black Rock Turnpike, which is about five minutes and under two miles away. An additional hub of shopping and restaurants is located in downtown Fairfield, about 12 minutes and 4 miles away by car.
  10. What do current residents like most? 🤗
    • Nearby residents love that they can walk to the Lake Mohegan trails, Cascades waterfall, hiking trails, fishing spots, and the fresh-water swimming beach. They value the rare opportunity to be surrounded by nature with the convenience of being just minutes to shopping and dining, the Merritt Parkway, I-95, and the train. They enjoy access to top schools. And they cherish owning more land that offers privacy and plenty of space for recreation and gardening, in a neighborhood with an all-around “vacation-at-home lifestyle”!

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Neighborhood Secrets: Lake Hills, Fairfield CT!

Most Fairfield locals have heard of the Lake Hills Association, but many don’t know much about it, as it remains one of those best-kept neighborhood secrets!  -Until now. 🙂

Beach 2 on Samp Mortar Drive

If you are moving into the area and are looking for some special neighborhood amenities, ask your agent to alert you to homes for sale with deeded membership to this association. If you may want to sell in the future, track your home’s estimated market value in our ever-changing environment.

The Association encompasses five private beaches for members along the Samp Mortar Reservoir, each labeled with a sign.

Beach 1 – Tahmore Dr.
Beach 2 – Samp Mortar Dr.
Beach 3 – Mountain Laurel Rd.
Beach 4 – Winnepoge Dr.
Beach 6 – Sasapequan Rd. (not sure why this isn’t labeled “5” on the association’s website!)

In addition to fun member activities like live music and movies, five levels of swimming lessons are offered, starting with the beginner level. Swimming lessons are available for a separate fee for both members and non-members. Class sizes are limited to 10 participants and swim lesson sign-up day is June 9 at Beach 4 from 10 am to noon, so hurry up!  Visit the association website at LakeHillsFairfield.com for a map of the beach locations and more info.  

Eligibility to join the Association is part of the homeownership deed of nearby homes within the designated area in the association bylaws. Joining is optional for some owners and required for other parcel owners, and the membership fee runs about $400 per year at the time this article was written.  Another Fairfield gem nearby that is open to all town residents also deserves a mention here, the park at Lake Mohegan.

One of the homes I sold with deeded Lake Hills Beach access is the totally reimagined home at 2654 Black Rock Tpk which sits just across the street from Beach 6!  Keep in mind that there is something for everyone in Fairfield and the surrounding towns. You might also want to consider the area near the beach and town. Here’s a story about one of my recent seller clients in that neighborhood. As always, feel free to contact me with comments or questions using the form at the bottom of this post, and I will get back to you as quickly as I can.2654 Black Rock Tpk

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Another client I helped sell nearby is 345 Steiner Street.  Though not part of the Lake Hills association but it’s just a few blocks from the fabulous park at Lake Mohegan and just a short drive to all of Fairfield’s five beaches on Long Island Sound. 

345 Steiner St, Fairfield CT

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If you’re worrying about how to navigate this market, here’s a post with Eight Must-Dos for Buyers and a Case Study for how one of my clients made a successful move to their exciting new home.

Call today with your questions, 203-912-4440, visit my website, or send a note below.

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Lake Mohegan Hiking Trails, Beach & Water Park

One of the many super amenities in the town of Fairfield is Lake Mohegan and all the great stuff right around it.  Take tours around the park with our friendly Portuguese Water Dog, Splash.  He will preview some of the fun for you, and then you should come and see for yourself!

The park is open for year-round enjoyment.

Splash in for a swim!
Splash jumps from a rock

There are short and long hiking trails offering gorgeous natural scenery and great exercise for both you and your dogs. The long trail goes all around the lake and takes about an hour to complete.  There are many dramatic views along the way including a deep stream where dogs can jump in from the rocks above.
The terrain varies from level to steep and smooth to rocky with exposed tree roots, so don’t go in your flip-flops!

People watching Splash Jump

The short trail doesn’t go as far into the woods and more or less follows the edge of the lake.  It leads to a wonderfully entertaining swimming beach for dogs.
Whether you come with a dog or not, just standing there and watching the action will ensure you witness an upbeat social dynamic among our four-legged friends!

Lake Mohegan Summer

During the summer, the official public swimming beach is open, complete with lifeguard, sandy beach, and marked off swimming areas with ropes at different depths.  There are picnic tables, swings, a snack bar, and restrooms. For the little ones, there is also a water park area to supplement the beach.  It’s an exciting fountain playground with multiple intermittent water-sprays that are sure to delight and surprise its guests.

Splash on trail in winter

The lake and surrounding area comprise 170.4 acres managed by Fairfield’s Conservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation department. Lake access and the parking entrance are at 960 Morehouse Highway.  The park is easily accessed from exit 44 off the Merritt Parkway. Parking is free, and there is a small entry fee for the swimming beach in the summer.

 

Looking to move into this area? Check out another nearby Neighborhood Secret, the Lake Hills Association! Click the next link to view a lovely home on the market just around the corner from the Lake Mohegan neighborhood at 345 Steiner Street.  Or send an inquiry in the form below for more information about the lake, more Fairfield amenities or other homes for sale nearby!

345 Steiner Street, Fairfield
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Splash Photos Courtesy of Karen Kallins

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