NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Salem View Dr Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $1,688,357 - $1,994,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,122 Sq Ft
$298/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,200,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,193/month

164 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • In Ground Pool
  • 4.08 Acre Lot
  • Ridgebury Elementary School Rated A
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2021

Two Homes On One Gorgeous, Private 4+ acre Lot! Located in Ridgefield’s equestrian neighborhood, stunning 4,588 sq ft Colonial home w/spectacular, terraced saltwater pool + a 1534 sq ft, legal 1 BR residence for in-law, au pair or rental income! Stately main residence incl handsome Library; Living Rm w/fireplace; Formal Dining Rm w/a huge rear wall of picture windows; newly updated, white eat-in KIT & vaulted Family Rm w/exposed beams, brick fireplace, custom built-in cabinetry & a floor-to-ceiling Palladian window w/views to the cottage. The upper level is open and relaxed w/a huge Master Suite & Sitting Room, walls of closets & spacious Master Bath. 3 add'l BR have access to private or Jack & Jill baths. The expansive fin LL incl a Rec/Playroom, Exercise Room, 5th BR & full Bath. 1BR cottage features a large Living Rm, Kitchen, Dining area, Powder Rm + BR w/full Bath & private deck. Laundry, mudrm, 1-car garage & full attic for tons of storage. Great as an au paire or mother-in-law suite or as a legal rental. The grounds are second-to-none w/a freeform pool, large pool deck, terraced dining area, outdoor fireplace + outdoor kitchen. Landscaping incl stone walls, mature perennials & all manner of trees. The sweeping lawns provide a perfect place for picnics in the summer & sledding in the winter & the views go on forever. This oasis is just minutes from major commuting routes down county & to NYC, as well as all manor of shopping & conveniences. Truly one-of-a-kind!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karla Murtaugh

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0766790 Listed on: 07/21/2020

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Karla Murtaugh

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0766790 Listed on: 07/21/2020

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 4.08 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stone Wall
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned RAAA

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Ask agent for full list of inclusions/exclusions or see supplements

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,028

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: North Ridgefield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5422
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 700
  • Total Sq Ft: 6122
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Exclusions: Ask agent for full list of inclusions/exclusions or see supplements
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 08/24/2020
  • Directions: Ridgebury Road to SpringValley to Salem View. Up access road at end of cul de sac , on Right #34
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 34

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Guest House, Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Salt Water, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • 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: Ridgebury
  • Middle School: Scotts Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.0800
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Cleared, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: RAAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 25028
  • Total Assessed Value: 890040
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.120
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 274038

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
Jul 21, 2020
Closed on
Mar 19, 2021
Sold by
Carvo Salvatore J and Carvo Maria G
Bought by
Gentilini Simone and Diquigiovanni Vera
Seller's Agent
Karla Murtaugh
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karla Murtaugh
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-7.34%
Total Days on Market
164
Current Estimated Value
$1,825,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$625,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.48%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$454,284
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,371,055

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2003
Sold by
Don Bertha
Bought by
Carvo Salvatore and Carvo Maria G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1993
Sold by
Whipple Reed and Whipple Jennifer
Bought by
Don Elliott and Don Bertha
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gentilini Simone $1,200,000 None Available
Carvo Salvatore $1,043,000 --
Don Elliott $620,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gentilini Simone $500,000
Previous Owner Don Elliott $591,882
Previous Owner Don Elliott $225,000
Previous Owner Don Elliott $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Sold $1,200,000 -2.0% $196 / Sq Ft
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Pending -- -- --
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Price Changed $1,225,000 -2.0% $200 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Price Changed $1,250,000 -3.5% $204 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 For Sale $1,295,000 +7.9% $212 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
08/03/2020 08/03/20 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $212 / 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
2024 $23,348 $886,060 $286,020 $600,040
2023 $22,869 $886,060 $286,020 $600,040
2022 $25,304 $890,040 $250,290 $639,750
2021 $25,108 $890,040 $250,290 $639,750
2020 $25,028 $890,040 $250,290 $639,750
2019 $26,753 $951,390 $250,300 $701,090
2018 $26,430 $951,390 $250,300 $701,090
2017 $25,220 $926,880 $235,440 $691,440
2016 $24,738 $926,880 $235,440 $691,440
2015 $24,108 $926,880 $235,440 $691,440
2014 $24,108 $926,880 $235,440 $691,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170318661

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000007-C000048