NOT LISTED FOR SALE

400 Silver Spring Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,473 Sq Ft
4.6 Acres

Last Sold March 19, 2020

Last sale price $905,000 $366 Per Sq Ft

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 4.6 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Branchville Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wetlands on Lot

About This Home

As of March 2020

This is Quitessential Connecticut! Close to Silver Spring Country Club, the beautifully restored & expanded c1750 John Benedict house joins multiple outbuildings incl a 1-rm studio/office & a 3-car barn/garage w/loft creating a fabulous compound. Option to create horse property! Updated for modern living w/exposed hand-hewn wood beams, stone fireplace, built-in cabinetry & original hardware giving a nod to the past, while a new foundation, generator, modern bathrooms & an updated kitchen make 21st-century living a breeze. Spacious Dining Room w/Fpl + sunken Living Room w/walls of windows & a Dutch door allowing for summer breezes. EIK features granite counters, ample cabinetry & stainless steel appliances + a lrg breakfast area w/views to the yard & patio. A recent addition, the Mudroom incl multiple pantries & closets + a Full Bath & Laundry - all w/radiant heated floors. The main flr MBRS has a lrg WIC + a spacious Master Bath w/dual sinks + oversized marble shower.. Upstairs, 2 BRs join a Sitting Room & updated Full Bath- perfect as a guest suite or secondary bedrooms. The 4.5 acre setting incl sweeping lawns, stone walls, an invisible pet fence & gorgeous landscaping. The detached 264 sq ft Studio/Office is great for an artist or entrepreneur w/heat & AC. The 3-car post & beam Barn/Garage incl an unfinished overhead Loft w/plans for an apartment. An automatic 22kW Generator also services the property. Close to town & in wonderful commute location to all points south & NYC

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karla Murtaugh

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0766790 Listed on: 10/28/2019

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Dixon Fog

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0754723

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,273

Year Built

  • Built in 1740

Lot Details

  • 4.6 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RAA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,473 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Property is near golf course and shops
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Please ask agent for full list of inclusions/exclusions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,273

Year Built

Built in 1740

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: South Ridgefield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2473
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2209
  • Total Sq Ft: 2473
  • Year Built: 1740
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall
  • Exclusions: Please ask agent for full list of inclusions/exclusions
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: Route 35 to West Lane to #400 on left past Silver Spring Country Club.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Shed, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Barn, Paved
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Radiant, Radiator
  • 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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.6000
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Dry, Cleared, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: RAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 13273
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 279045

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Branchville
  • Middle Jr High School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/19/2020 03/19/20 Sold $905,000 -1.1% $366 / Sq Ft
01/31/2020 01/31/20 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2020 01/04/20 Price Changed $915,000 -8.0% $370 / Sq Ft
10/28/2019 10/28/19 For Sale $995,000 -15.9% $402 / Sq Ft
06/02/2014 06/02/14 Sold $1,182,500 -8.7% $586 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/03/2014 05/03/14 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2013 07/18/13 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $642 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $21,618 $789,250 $441,000 $348,250
2024 $20,797 $789,250 $441,000 $348,250
2023 $20,371 $789,250 $441,000 $348,250
2022 $16,384 $576,300 $245,640 $330,660
2021 $16,257 $576,300 $245,640 $330,660
2020 $13,273 $472,010 $245,630 $226,380
2019 $13,273 $472,010 $245,630 $226,380
2018 $13,112 $472,010 $245,630 $226,380
2017 $15,849 $582,460 $347,610 $234,850
2016 $15,546 $582,460 $347,610 $234,850
2015 $12,591 $484,070 $347,610 $136,460
2014 $12,591 $484,070 $347,610 $136,460
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170248177

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG M:E18 B:0002