$827,500
SOLD SEP 17, 2021

31 S Olmstead Ln Ridgefield, CT 06877

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,279 Sq Ft
0.79 Acres

Recently Sold

$363 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Branchville Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2023

Beautifully renovated & expanded "cottage style" Colonial in desirable South Ridgefield. EXTENSIVE $530,000 renovation in 2015 included new kitchen & baths, expanded main floor master suite w/high-end amenities + addition of a mudroom & dining room, 2-car garage, new driveway & landscaping. Covered front porch provides charm & character between garage & main house. Interior features - gleaming hardwood floors, exposed stone, multiple windows & a flexible floorplan. The bright living room includes a gas fireplace for long cozy evenings of relaxation & is open to the kitchen incl beautiful white cabinetry, a quartz island w/seating, stainless steel appliances including a gas range & plenty of storage in the large pantry. The dining area overlooks the front yard through a bank of large windows, while a mudroom provides excellent storage for all of life's necessities. The spacious master suite is accessed via french doors and features an incredible dressing room, luxurious bath +walks out a private deck overlooking the spectacular, level rear yard. The updated full bath includes a glass shower, marble vanity & a soaking tub. Upstairs, two additional large bedrooms join a beautifully appointed full bath & an office/den. The laundry is on the main level. The expansive level yard is fenced & lush with wide swathes of lawn. In a fabulous location with an easy commute to Katonah Train Station, minutes to the Village, restaurants, shopping & NYC. Turn key! Great condo alternative!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karla Murtaugh

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0766790 Listed on: 07/29/2021

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Williams

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0792607

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,396

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,279 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Property is near shops

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: All staging items

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,396

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: South Ridgefield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Cottage
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2279
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2279
  • Total Sq Ft: 2279
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • Exclusions: All staging items
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2021
  • Directions: Rte 33 to South Olmstead to #31 on right OR Rte 33 to St. Johns to South Olmstead to #31 on left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: also plumbed on upper level
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • 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: Extra Insulation

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.7900
  • Lot Description: Dry, Cleared, Level Lot, Fence - Partial
  • Zoning: RA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 15396
  • Total Assessed Value: 545750
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.210
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.210
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 279071

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
Jan 9, 2023
Closed on
Jan 9, 2023
Sold by
Hofer Laura and Hofer Christian
Bought by
Dibona Giacomo and Dibona Frances
Seller's Agent
Josephine Simko
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Belpedio
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Sold Price
$4,500
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$1,123,860

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,119,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.11%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$339,872
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$783,988

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2021
Closed on
Sep 13, 2021
Sold by
Mel Barn Properties Llc
Bought by
Hofer Christian and Hofer Laura
Seller's Agent
Karla Murtaugh
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Williams
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$845,000
Sold Price
$827,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-2.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.98%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $860,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $860,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $350,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $600,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2023 01/31/23 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
01/09/2023 01/09/23 Sold $860,000 0.0% $377 / Sq Ft
01/09/2023 01/09/23 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2022 11/08/22 For Sale $899,000 +8.6% $394 / Sq Ft
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Sold $827,500 -2.1% $363 / Sq Ft
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2021 07/29/21 For Sale $845,000 0.0% $371 / Sq Ft
08/01/2018 08/01/18 Rented $4,000 -5.9% --
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/11/2018 06/11/18 For Rent $4,250 +6.3% --
07/09/2016 07/09/16 Rented $4,000 -4.8% --
06/09/2016 06/09/16 Under Contract -- -- --
05/13/2016 05/13/16 For Rent $4,200 +5.0% --
12/24/2014 12/24/14 Rented $4,000 -11.1% --
11/24/2014 11/24/14 Under Contract -- -- --
09/26/2014 09/26/14 For Rent $4,500 -- --
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 $16,124 $588,700 $240,100 $348,600
2024 $15,512 $588,700 $240,100 $348,600
2023 $15,194 $588,700 $240,100 $348,600
2022 $15,516 $545,750 $205,800 $339,950
2021 $15,396 $545,750 $205,800 $339,950
2020 $15,346 $545,750 $205,800 $339,950
2019 $15,346 $545,750 $205,800 $339,950
2018 $15,161 $545,750 $205,800 $339,950
2017 $15,069 $553,790 $199,220 $354,570
2016 $14,781 $553,790 $199,220 $354,570
2015 $12,378 $475,890 $199,220 $276,670
2014 $7,420 $285,280 $199,220 $86,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170423821

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000018-E000028