$1,050,000
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286 Limestone Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated payment $6,597/month

Total Views 13
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,376 Sq Ft
1.07 Acres

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Attic
  • Barlow Mountain Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

Set above the serene waters of Fox Hill Lake and just minutes from historic downtown Ridgefield, this beautiful waterfront home blends timeless charm with modern comfort. The house lives like a four bedroom, offering 3,376 sq ft and high-end traditional finishes, it's designed for elegant living in all seasons. Wide-plank floors lead into a spacious eat-in kitchen and living room-both with oversized brick wood-burning fireplaces. The chef's kitchen features a Sub-Zero fridge, Viking range, custom cabinetry, Delft tile backsplash, and copper farmhouse sink. Just off the kitchen, a brick patio, in-ground pool, and fenced vegetable garden make outdoor living a joy. Adjacent family room is ideal as a study or den. The vaulted living room with exposed beams opens to a sunroom with French doors, skylights, and checkerboard floors. The main-level primary suite enjoys lake views and a luxurious bath with jacuzzi tub, ming green marble, and brass fixtures. Upstairs, two bedrooms with wide-plank floors overlook the pool and share a full bath. The finished lower level includes a den with fireplace, a music room, full bath, utility room, and laundry/mudroom off the garage. A private path leads to Fox Hill Lake, perfect for kayaking, fishing, or quiet reflection.

Last Listed By

Jonathan Cape

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0818927 Listed on: 05/29/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1.07 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Property is zoned RA

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,376 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool

Schools

  • Barlow Mountain Elementary School
  • Ridgefield High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 279637

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,283

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: North Ridgefield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3376
  • Total Sq Ft: 3376
  • Year Built: 1978
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The Fox Hill Lake Association maintains the lake, with voluntary membership and dues around $100/year.
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Accurate on GPS - From Ridgefield, head north on Rte 35. Turn onto Limestone Rd and continue until you pass the start of Fox Hill Lake on the right, driveway the on the left before Rita Road.
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2533
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: 33
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry/Mudroom betwen Garage and Hall
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 286
  • Other SqFt Description: Proffesionally Measured - Report is uploaded in Documents

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
  • High School: Ridgefield

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.07
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Professionally Landscaped Water View
  • Zoning: RA
  • Parcel #: 279637

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 12283
  • Total Assessed Value: 466130
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.35

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
  • High School: Ridgefield

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $12,283 $466,130 $210,280 $255,850
2023 $12,031 $466,130 $210,280 $255,850
2022 $12,245 $430,720 $175,240 $255,480
2021 $12,151 $430,720 $175,240 $255,480
2020 $12,112 $430,720 $175,240 $255,480
2019 $12,112 $430,720 $175,240 $255,480
2018 $11,965 $430,720 $175,240 $255,480
2017 $10,892 $400,300 $162,180 $238,120
2016 $10,684 $400,300 $162,180 $238,120
2015 $10,412 $400,300 $162,180 $238,120
2014 $10,412 $400,300 $162,180 $238,120
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2017 06/09/17 Sold $629,000 -3.1% $163 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2017 03/10/17 For Sale $649,000 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
06/01/2014 06/01/14 Rented $4,300 -13.1% --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 Under Contract -- -- --
02/21/2014 02/21/14 For Rent $4,950 -- --
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $421,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $593,750 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $611,517 Unknown
Closed $356,450 No Value Available
Closed $322,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24099640

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000008-F000035