$4,250,000
SOLD MAR 2, 2026

227 Riverside Ave Riverside, CT 06878

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,226 Sq Ft
17,860 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$1,317 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Terrace
  • Riverside School Rated A+
  • Mud Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of March 2026

This sunny Colonial seamlessly blends classic charm with modern updates in a prime Riverside location just moments from the train, schools & shops. Set on a generous 0.41-acre corner lot, this 5 BR home offers an inviting interior with formal living and dining rooms, sunroom/office, along with an open-concept family room/kitchen featuring a breakfast area opening to a beautiful stone terrace-ideal for outdoor entertaining. The second floor features a serene primary suite with spacious walk-in closet, 4 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths and a convenient laundry room. Finished lower level has an additional 600 +/- sf of flexible living space including a playroom & half bath. Other highlights include an attached 2-car garage and level backyard with potential for a pool or future expansion.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Tesei

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0797897 Listed on: 02/02/2026

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Tunney

Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC License #REB.0788430

Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1914 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R-12

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 3,226 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Combination Of Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-1480/S

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,560

Year Built

Built in 1914 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, All Kitchen Applncs
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Effective Year Built: 2016
  • Cooling System:Central AC: Yes
  • Included:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Features:Terrace: Yes
  • Features:Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Features:Security System2: Yes
  • Features:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Entry Hall LevelFP 1st37: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Comments:Island: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments:Walk-in Closet(s): Yes
  • Laundry Comments:Separate Room: Yes
  • Other Room Comments:Office Space: Yes
  • Living Room LevelFP:FP2: 1
  • Basement Type:Full: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments:Primary Bedroom Suite: Yes
  • Dining Room Comments:Formal: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 2:Mudroom2: Yes
  • Basement Type:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Attic:Pull Down: Yes
  • Other Room LevelFP 3:LL51: 1
  • Kitchen Comments:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 3:Playroom3: Yes
  • Powder Room LevelFP:LL39: 1
  • Living Room LevelFP 1st38: 1
  • Dining Room LevelFP 1st39: 1
  • Family Room LevelFP 1st41: 1
  • Powder Room LevelFP 1st42: 1
  • Kitchen LevelFP 1st43: 1
  • Primary Bdrm LevelFP 2nd44: 1
  • Primary Bath LevelFP 2nd45: 1
  • Laundry LevelFP 2nd53: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Exclusions: Call LB
  • Construction Type: Clapboard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Roof:Asphalt: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Shed(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Features:Auto Garage Door: Yes

Utilities

  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Combination
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Town Sewer
  • Heat Fuel:Gas: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Sanitation Source:Town Sewer: Yes
  • Hot Water:Gas2: Yes
  • Gas Source:Public Utility: Yes
  • Heat System:Combination: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Riverside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Eastern

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.6
  • Parcel #: 05-1480/S

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 22560.0
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Sold $4,250,000 +18.2% $1,317 / Sq Ft
02/11/2026 02/11/26 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2026 02/02/26 For Sale $3,595,000 0.0% $1,114 / Sq Ft
09/01/2024 09/01/24 Off Market $9,250 -- --
09/01/2024 09/01/24 Off Market $10,000 -- --
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Sold $2,535,000 -5.9% $780 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2021 01/28/21 For Sale $2,695,000 0.0% $829 / Sq Ft
04/22/2019 04/22/19 Rented $10,000 0.0% --
04/22/2019 04/22/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Rent $10,000 +8.1% --
07/13/2017 07/13/17 Rented $9,250 0.0% --
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Under Contract -- -- --
07/07/2017 07/07/17 For Rent $9,250 0.0% --
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Sold $2,400,000 -3.8% $738 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/22/2014 12/22/14 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2014 09/10/14 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $768 / Sq Ft
Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

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Map

Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 124251

Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

APN: GREE M:05 B:1480/S

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