NOT LISTED FOR SALE

181 Old Branchville Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $1,532,431 - $1,814,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,202 Sq Ft
$317/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 13, 2021

Last sale price $1,061,250 $204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,608/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.08 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Branchville Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of December 2021

Imagine yourself living in one of Ridgefield's most scenic areas amongst the most beautiful fall foliage. The sights and sounds of every season can be enjoyed from this beautifully designed Colonial. Nestled on 2+ acres & located just down the road from Weir Farm National Historic Park with 60 acres of trails. Majestically sited with flowing lawns, stone walls and private backyard, with room for a pool. Offering over 5,000 square feet of living space with an abundance of natural light. A two story entry welcomes you and flows into both a formal DR and a step down LR with fireplace. The main level also boasts a family room featuring massive windows flanking the fireplace and vaulted ceiling with skylights. The FR flows into the lovely and bright updated cook's kitchen with deck access, center island, breakfast bar, bay window and large dining area, and leads into a wonderful sunroom with vaulted ceiling and both deck and bonus room access. There is also a main level office and full bath. The primary bedroom, three additional bedrooms, hall bath & laundry room comprise the upper level. The huge recreation room over the 3 car garage includes a half bath. Need more room to roam? Unfinished, walk-out basement offers boundless possibilities. Updates & improvements include: Generac whole house generator, 40 year roof, HVAC system-Buderus oil boiler, 2 Trane a/c and air handler, Buderus indirect water heater, 500 gallon in ground propane tank, 3 new garage doors, well pump & more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Polly O'Brien

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0769381 Listed on: 09/29/2021

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Dianne DeWitt

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0789281

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,714

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 2.08 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RAA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,202 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: per list

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,714

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Branchville
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5202
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5202
  • Total Sq Ft: 5202
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Exclusions: per list
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Branchville Road to Old Branchville #181
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Porch, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • 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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0800
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: RAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 18714
  • Total Assessed Value: 663380
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.210
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.210
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 282856

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
Sep 29, 2021
Closed on
Dec 13, 2021
Sold by
Zalewski Steven and Zalewski Barbara E
Bought by
Fennessey T
Seller's Agent
Polly O'Brien
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Dianne DeWitt
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,061,250
Premium/Discount to List
$66,250
6.66%
Current Estimated Value
$1,647,108

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$585,858
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.39%
Original Mortgage
$561,250
Outstanding Balance
$513,534
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$976,159

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1995
Sold by
Kraft General Foods
Bought by
Zalewski Steven and Zalewski Barbara E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
8.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1991
Sold by
Pontius David and Pontius Lisa
Bought by
Carmody Edward and Carmody Patricia
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fennessey T $1,061,250 None Available
Zalewski Steven $635,000 --
Kraft General Foods $635,000 --
Carmody Edward $625,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fennessey T $561,250
Previous Owner Zalewski Steven $450,000
Previous Owner Carmody Edward $160,000
Previous Owner Carmody Edward $350,000
Previous Owner Carmody Edward $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Sold $1,061,250 +6.7% $204 / Sq Ft
11/05/2021 11/05/21 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2021 09/29/21 For Sale $995,000 -- $191 / 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 $22,919 $836,780 $245,420 $591,360
2024 $20,592 $781,480 $245,420 $536,060
2023 $17,471 $676,900 $245,420 $431,480
2022 $18,860 $663,380 $175,280 $488,100
2021 $18,714 $663,380 $175,280 $488,100
2020 $18,654 $663,380 $175,280 $488,100
2019 $18,654 $663,380 $175,280 $488,100
2018 $18,429 $663,380 $175,280 $488,100
2017 $18,968 $697,100 $199,950 $497,150
2016 $18,606 $697,100 $199,950 $497,150
2015 $18,132 $697,100 $199,950 $497,150
2014 $18,132 $697,100 $199,950 $497,150
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170441778

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000017-H000077