$699,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2021

170 Spectacle Ln Ridgefield, CT 06877

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,870 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$244 Per Sq Ft

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Corner Lot
  • Branchville Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2022

Filled with character and charm including the original yellow pine floors! Yet the numerous updates bring this 1820 home to today’s standards. Central air conditioning, new kitchen, heated floors in master bathroom, 3 zones of heating, 200 amp service, all new bathrooms, new roof in 2019, new well pump and the list goes on. All set on one of Ridgefield’s most scenic country lanes. Property abuts open space and sits on picture perfect half acre. Enjoy propane gas cooking, granite counters, center island with storage, new hickory floors, separate eat in area. Step into the new foyer or outside to the 21’x12’ fieldstone patio (with retractable awning for those sunny days). Fireplace in the living room. Oversized dining room is perfect for all holiday events. First floor office with built ins. Spacious first floor guest room. Family room with vaulted ceilings, skylight and wood burning stove plus a wall of windows to enjoy the view of the perennial gardens. Two gracious kids bedrooms with hardwood floors and ample closet space plus an updated full bathroom. Master suite offers walk in closet, new flooring, updated bathroom addition in 2008 with heated floors/towel rack. Walk out lower level offers space for workout area or extra den/playroom, storage space, mudroom PLUS 17’x14’ laundry room. Detached 2 car garage was built and added in 2008. 170 Spectacle Lane is not to be missed! Schedule your in person showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Juliano

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #REB.0794025 Listed on: 01/18/2021

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Roxanna Bajra

Keller Williams Prestige Prop. License #RES.0787678

Keller Williams Prestige Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,931

Year Built

  • Built in 1820

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RAA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Gable Roof Shape
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Schools

  • Branchville Elementary School
  • East Ridge Middle School
  • Ridgefield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,931

Year Built

Built in 1820

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Whipstick
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2173
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2173
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 697
  • Total Sq Ft: 2870
  • Year Built: 1820
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Central air throughout with the exception of first floor office and guest room. Glass inserts for screened porch remain with the house. Septic on right side of house. Well on left side of home.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Main St to Wilton Road East to Spectacle Lane. CAUTION - GPS may bring you to same address in WILTON. Be sure to indicate address is in Ridgefield into GPS.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Heated, Liveable Space
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room Location: lower level
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 170

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall
  • Foundation Type: Block, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle, Gable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Branchville
  • Middle School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5000
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: RAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 12931
  • Total Assessed Value: 459850
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.120
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 281120

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Branchville
  • Middle Jr High School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2022
Closed on
Aug 12, 2022
Sold by
Wasserman Sydney and Jackson Brian L
Bought by
Giffen Elizabeth and Giffen Jason
Seller's Agent
Amy Otworth
Dagny's Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Laura Kottler
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
8.14%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,073,647

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,647
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%
Original Mortgage
$688,500
Outstanding Balance
$661,791
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$338,067

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2021
Closed on
Mar 31, 2021
Sold by
Liddi Kurt S and Liddi Barbara W
Bought by
Jackson Brian L and Wasserman Sydney
Seller's Agent
Sandra Juliano
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Roxanna Bajra
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$699,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.36%
Original Mortgage
$559,200
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2005
Sold by
Lippke John P and Lippke Julie E
Bought by
Liddi Kurt S and Liddi Barbara W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $810,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $699,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $749,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $688,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $559,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $810,000 +8.1% $282 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $749,000 +7.2% $261 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $699,000 0.0% $244 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2021 01/21/21 For Sale $699,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,844 $541,940 $313,950 $227,990
2024 $14,280 $541,940 $313,950 $227,990
2023 $13,987 $541,940 $313,950 $227,990
2022 $13,074 $459,850 $259,350 $200,500
2021 $12,972 $459,850 $259,350 $200,500
2020 $12,931 $459,850 $259,350 $200,500
2019 $12,931 $459,850 $259,350 $200,500
2018 $12,775 $459,850 $259,350 $200,500
2017 $12,622 $463,890 $252,250 $211,640
2016 $12,381 $463,890 $252,250 $211,640
2015 $12,066 $463,890 $252,250 $211,640
2014 $12,066 $463,890 $252,250 $211,640
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170366254

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000019-F000019