NOT LISTED FOR SALE

188 Bennetts Farm Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $1,546,425 - $1,755,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,060 Sq Ft
$400/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2022

Last sale price $1,199,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,902/month

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Ridgebury Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of August 2022

As you turn up the drive, you enter a beautifully situated and peaceful property on 1.56 acres bordering hundreds of acres of open space preserve, state park and walking trails. Perennials added each year keep the gardens blooming for three seasons. And in the winter, you can strap on your snowshoes for lovely hikes out your back door. Take your coffee out to the covered front or back porch all year round to enjoy the myriad of flora and fauna on display. Enjoy the ‘middle of nowhere’ feeling knowing you are only 3 miles from every convenience imaginable. The best of open concept in the kitchen/family room yet also formal living and dining rooms. A dedicated office for remote work, a family room in the basement for films or play and a fantastic light and spacious bonus room – art studio, kids hangout, extra bedroom – your choice! The upper level offers 4 spacious bedrooms, including the primary bedroom and ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, along with 2nd bedroom with ensuite and 2 large bedrooms sharing a full bathroom with tub/shower and dual sink stations. In addition there is ample storage in the basement, attic and off the garage. The owners have spent 10 years loving Ridgefield … the restaurants, town events, activity with schools, non-profits, clubs and hosting great outdoor parties on these magnificent grounds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chip Neumann

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0496077 Listed on: 06/14/2022

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Chip & Heather Neumann

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0800356

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Isenberg

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0795348

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,347

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Bonus Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Ridgebury Elementary School
  • Scotts Ridge Middle School
  • Ridgefield High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: powder room mirror; bedroom shelving

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,347

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3760
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3760
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 300
  • Total Sq Ft: 4060
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Exclusions: powder room mirror; bedroom shelving
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/11/2022
  • Directions: Limestone Road to Bennetts Farm Road to accessway on left.
  • 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: Walk-up, Finished
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 188

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Porch, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ridgebury
  • Middle School: Scotts Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.5600
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: RAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 22347
  • Total Assessed Value: 786040
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.430
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.430
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 276977

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ridgebury
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2022
Closed on
Aug 22, 2022
Sold by
Gillis Paul D and Gillis Susan
Bought by
Kalafus Kenneth and Kalafus Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Chip Neumann
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Michele Isenberg
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,199,000
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,624,356

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$425,356
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$647,000
Outstanding Balance
$620,091
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$855,693

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2012
Closed on
Aug 14, 2012
Sold by
Cahill Anthony B and Cahill Cynthia S
Bought by
Gillis Paul D and Davis-Gillis Susan
Seller's Agent
Barbara Morris
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chip Neumann
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,149,900
Sold Price
$1,042,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$107,400
-9.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%
Original Mortgage
$834,000
Interest Rate
3.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1998
Sold by
Masterbuilders Inc
Bought by
Cahill Anthony B and Cahill Cynthia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1997
Sold by
Hogeboom Jan C
Bought by
Masterbuilders Inc
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
Kalafus Kenneth $1,199,000 None Available
Gillis Paul D $1,042,500 --
Cahill Anthony B $642,076 --
Masterbuilders Inc $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kalafus Kenneth $647,000
Previous Owner Masterbuilders Inc $834,000
Previous Owner Masterbuilders Inc $500,000
Previous Owner Masterbuilders Inc $425,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Sold $1,199,000 0.0% $295 / Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $1,199,000 +15.0% $295 / Sq Ft
08/13/2012 08/13/12 Sold $1,042,500 -9.3% $259 / Sq Ft
07/14/2012 07/14/12 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2012 02/02/12 For Sale $1,149,900 -- $285 / 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 $27,475 $1,003,100 $299,250 $703,850
2024 $21,835 $828,660 $299,250 $529,410
2023 $21,388 $828,660 $299,250 $529,410
2022 $22,347 $786,040 $249,370 $536,670
2021 $22,347 $786,040 $249,370 $536,670
2020 $22,103 $786,040 $249,370 $536,670
2019 $22,103 $786,040 $249,370 $536,670
2018 $21,836 $786,040 $249,370 $536,670
2017 $21,989 $808,130 $263,340 $544,790
2016 $21,569 $808,130 $263,340 $544,790
2015 $20,525 $789,120 $263,340 $525,780
2014 $20,525 $789,120 $263,340 $525,780
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170495641

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000007-E000059