42 Picketts Ridge Rd Redding, CT 06896
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,832
Sq Ft
5.3
Acres
Highlights
- Home fronts a pond
- 5.3 Acre Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Redding Elementary School Rated A
- Barn or Farm Building
- Attic
About This Home
As of April 2023Sixty-three years of love, raising children, creating art, and caring for the land and nature...this classic New England barn house has a wonderful history. Arthur Shilstone, nationally-recognized illustrator & fine artist (and a WW2 veteran of the famous "Ghost Army"), along with his marvelous wife Bea, left city life behind to embrace the beauty, the culture, & the slower pace of small-town life in Redding, staying close enough to NYC to enjoy Wednesday matinees. Now the barn & the extraordinary property are ready for a new caretaker. The barn offers a spacious well-designed cook's kitchen, a living room w/exposed beams & beautiful vintage doors opening to the very private patio. No words can describe the 2-story Great Room that served as both Mr. Shilstone's studio & the place for relaxing in the evening. Filling the room w/the natural light an artist needs, the astonishingly large window is a stand-out feature of the home. Two large bedrooms & full bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor inc a loft overlooking the Great Room, two more bedrooms & full bath. The Shilstone estate offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of country living: breathtaking land, a home ready for a new touch & a town with small-scale schools, the iconic Mark Twain Library (started by the man himself), family-owned farm stands, lively arts/music culture, organized sports programs & 100's of acres for hiking/kayaking...all minutes away from Ridgefield's Main St. & Westport beaches.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Deborah Haws
Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0765473 Listed on: 10/04/2020
Co-Listed By
Kim Taylor
Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0758030
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,909
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 5.3 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Stone Wall
- Open Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned R-2
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,832 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- French Doors
- Workshop
- Concrete Flooring
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Electric Dryer
- Washer
Attic
- Attic Floors
- Storage In Attic
- Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Partial Basement
- Interior Basement Entry
- Garage Access
- Basement Storage
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Private Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Walking Distance to Water
- Patio
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- Redding Elementary School
- John Read Middle School
- Joel Barlow High School
Farming
- Barn or Farm Building
Utilities
- Central Air
- Floor Furnace
- Private Company Owned Well
- Oil Water Heater
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 9, 2023
Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Corrigan Colin and Reed Emily
Bought by
Shilstone Chad and Araujo Gabriella
Seller's Agent
Deborah Haws
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kim Taylor
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
4.4%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,204
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.71%
Original Mortgage
$605,900
Outstanding Balance
$590,929
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$289,275
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 2, 2020
Sold by
Beatrice Shilstone T and Beatrice Shilstone
Bought by
Corrigan Colin and Rees Emily
Seller's Agent
Deborah Haws
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sasha Nosworthy
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
3.2%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.18%
Original Mortgage
$319,113
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $830,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $322,500 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $605,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $319,113 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2023 04/28/23 | Sold | $830,000 | +4.4% | $293 / Sq Ft |
| 02/17/2023 02/17/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/09/2023 02/09/23 | For Sale | $795,000 | +23.3% | $281 / Sq Ft |
| 12/11/2020 12/11/20 | Sold | $645,000 | +3.2% | $228 / Sq Ft |
| 11/19/2020 11/19/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/04/2020 10/04/20 | For Sale | $625,000 | -- | $221 / Sq Ft |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $13,603 | $460,500 | $174,700 | $285,800 |
| 2024 | $13,226 | $460,500 | $174,700 | $285,800 |
| 2023 | $12,751 | $460,500 | $174,700 | $285,800 |
| 2022 | $12,150 | $364,430 | $174,730 | $189,700 |
| 2021 | $11,909 | $362,630 | $172,930 | $189,700 |
| 2020 | $11,909 | $362,630 | $172,930 | $189,700 |
| 2019 | $11,909 | $362,630 | $172,930 | $189,700 |
| 2018 | $11,503 | $362,630 | $172,930 | $189,700 |
| 2017 | $11,277 | $380,730 | $180,830 | $199,900 |
| 2016 | $11,133 | $380,730 | $180,830 | $199,900 |
| 2015 | $11,007 | $380,730 | $180,830 | $199,900 |
| 2014 | $11,007 | $380,730 | $180,830 | $199,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
D
Seller's Agent in 2023
Deborah Haws
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
K
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Kim Taylor
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
Sasha Nosworthy
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Sasha Nosworthy
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
(646) 938-9749
1 in this area
54 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170343096
APN: REDD-000011-000000-000019
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