NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Florida Hill Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Ridgefield Area

Estimated Value: $1,244,000 - $1,415,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,710 Sq Ft
$359/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 16, 2023

Last sale price $1,100,000 $296 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,336 / mo

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Wine Cellar
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Farmingville Elementary School Rated A+
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator

About This Home

As of June 2023

Exceptional country cape on 1.84 scenic acres bordering 63 acre Florida Refuge for hiking; nearby Rail Trail for walking/running path right to downtown Ridgefield; convenient to schools, commuting routes & Branchville station; & just 58 miles to Midtown. Over $800K in top of the line improvements by current owners: custom 3 story addition; multiple outdoor entertainment areas: heated gunite pool & spa, massive custom stone fireplace & patio, & extensive prof. landscaping including stone walls, flowering trees & gardens; state of the art kitchen remodel; updated baths; C/A; automatic generator; lower level remodel with radiant heated tile floor, plus custom wine cellar w/wet bar & large capacity wine fridge. True chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, island w/double thick Vermont granite counter, Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf gas range w/griddle, & bright breakfast nook w/bay window & custom window seat. Total 3,710 sf on 3 levels including main level with gracious DR; LR w/fireplace, built-in bookshelves, & adjoining screened porch; sunroom to deck; plus office/optional BR, & remodeled full bath. Second floor with 3 more generous bedrooms including the primary suite w/vaulted ceiling & private bath featuring double vanity, steam shower & jetted tub, plus two additional generous bedrooms with updated Jack & Jill bath. Expansive walk-out lower level offering media room w/2nd fireplace & wood stove insert, fitness room, & half bath. Exceptional attention to detail & pride of ownership!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Ancona

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0770587 Listed on: 02/24/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Swanson

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0794302

William Raveis Real Estate

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,949

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.84 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned RAA

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Screened Porch
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,949

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

1.84 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Branchville
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2758
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2758
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 952
  • Total Sq Ft: 3710
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Ivy Hill or Route 7 to Florida Hill to #228
  • 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
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Walk-out, Storage
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond, View
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.8400
  • Lot Description: Fence - Partial, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: RAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 14949
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.430
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 282657

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2023
Closed on
Jun 13, 2023
Sold by
Galloway John P and Galloway Colleen M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Laura Ancona
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Amy Swanson
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.35%
Views
265
Current Estimated Value
$1,272,337

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$172,337
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1998
Sold by
Fleet Bk Na
Bought by
Galloway John and Galloway Colleen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1989
Sold by
Theseder Janet
Bought by
Eklund Paul
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,100,000 None Available
Galloway John $308,000 --
Eklund Paul $367,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2023 06/16/23 Sold $1,100,000 -4.3% $296 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2023 02/24/23 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $310 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History

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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 $15,787 $576,380 $249,340 $327,040
2024 $15,188 $576,380 $249,340 $327,040
2023 $14,876 $576,380 $249,340 $327,040
2022 $14,949 $525,830 $199,500 $326,330
2021 $14,834 $525,830 $199,500 $326,330
2020 $14,786 $525,830 $199,500 $326,330
2019 $14,786 $525,830 $199,500 $326,330
2018 $14,608 $525,830 $199,500 $326,330
2017 $13,715 $504,040 $163,860 $340,180
2016 $13,453 $504,040 $163,860 $340,180
2015 $13,110 $504,040 $163,860 $340,180
2014 $13,110 $504,040 $163,860 $340,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170552360

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000015-H000017

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