$2,213,300
SOLD JUN 25, 2021

51 W Mountain Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

5 Beds
6.5 Baths
7,724 Sq Ft
3.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$287 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Ridgefield High School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2021

A Quintessential New England Retreat (don't miss the 3D tour)!! Located 5 mins from NY border, 1 hour to Manhattan and 3 mins to town, this stunning Nantucket shingle style masterpiece enjoys a parklike, bucolic setting spanning 3.5 lush acres adjacent to West Mountain Refuge. Set back and majestically perched as you approach through the gated entry you will immediately realize you are in for a special treat. A stunning heated gunite pool, spa and waterfall along with a professionally landscaped private back yard and huge patios to relax and entertain create the perfect retreat. Impeccable style and luxurious detail abound, all while gracious, warm and inviting. Open floor plan perfect for today’s living and ideal for working from home, boasting a private 2-room main level office with fireplace and separate entrance. Vast spaces and great flow, this house has all the bells and whistles, ideal for entertaining with over $425K ++ of recent improvements including a stunning new gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances and coffered ceilings. The finished lower level can serve as a theater, game room and gym. Other highlights include: incredible millwork, three fireplaces; gleaming hardwood floors; vaulted and coffered ceilings throughout; stunning family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace; amazing front to rear two-story foyer; mahogany front porch, whole house generator; new roof; new boiler and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chip Neumann

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0496077 Listed on: 02/25/2021

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Dent

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0751280

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,425

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned RAAA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Home Gym
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,425

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: South Ridgefield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6324
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6324
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1400
  • Total Sq Ft: 7724
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Barry Avenue to West Mountain road, on left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 51

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Grill, Lighting, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Scotland
  • Middle School: Scotts Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.5000
  • Lot Description: Treed
  • Zoning: RAAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 25425
  • Total Assessed Value: 904150
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.120
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 274734

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Scotland
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2023
Sold by
Rockefeller Richard T and Rockefeller Lisa P
Bought by
Richard T Rockefeller Lt and Rockefeller
Current Estimated Value
$2,429,850

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2021
Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Shah Hiteshi
Bought by
Rockefeller Richard T and Rockefeller Lisa
Seller's Agent
Chip Neumann
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Tim Dent
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,390,000
Sold Price
$2,213,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$176,700
-7.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 29, 2016
Closed on
Oct 3, 2016
Sold by
Browning Joseph and Browning Maki
Bought by
Sheth Ojas
Seller's Agent
Reid Real Estate Group
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Janet Bottiglieri
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$469,000
-31.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.55%
Original Mortgage
$824,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2004
Sold by
Adams Jeffrey C and Adams Michiko
Bought by
Browning Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2002
Sold by
Goodman Michael H and Goodman Michele S
Bought by
Adams Jeffrey C and Adams Michiko
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $2,213,300 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,213,300 None Available
Deed $1,030,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,280,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,905,000 --
Deed $1,030,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,280,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,905,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,250,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $824,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $2,213,300 -3.3% $287 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Price Changed $2,290,000 -4.2% $296 / Sq Ft
02/25/2021 02/25/21 For Sale $2,390,000 +132.0% $309 / Sq Ft
10/03/2016 10/03/16 Sold $1,030,000 -31.3% $151 / Sq Ft
07/06/2016 07/06/16 Pending -- -- --
02/29/2016 02/29/16 For Sale $1,499,000 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
05/01/2013 05/01/13 Rented $10,000 -9.1% --
04/01/2013 04/01/13 Under Contract -- -- --
05/01/2012 05/01/12 For Rent $11,000 -- --
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 $27,019 $986,440 $265,160 $721,280
2024 $25,993 $986,440 $265,160 $721,280
2023 $25,460 $986,440 $265,160 $721,280
2022 $26,992 $949,420 $176,750 $772,670
2021 $25,506 $904,150 $176,750 $727,400
2020 $25,425 $904,150 $176,750 $727,400
2019 $12,541 $904,150 $176,750 $727,400
2018 $25,117 $904,150 $176,750 $727,400
2017 $35,539 $1,306,100 $308,860 $997,240
2016 $38,265 $1,433,690 $308,860 $1,124,830
2015 $37,290 $1,433,690 $308,860 $1,124,830
2014 $37,290 $1,433,690 $308,860 $1,124,830
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170373184

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000014-C000059