NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 Bennetts Farm Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $830,000 - $1,004,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft
$490/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2013

Last sale price $532,000 $288 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,048/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Health Club
  • Deck
  • Ridgebury Elementary School Rated A
  • Golf Course Community
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of June 2013

It doesn’t get much better! This decorator-perfect house is move-in ready & redone throughout. Great for country retreat or restful respite. Hike in the woods or kayak on nearby Fox Lake. Fully renovated kitchen with top end finishes – new cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters. Fully renovated master bath. Redone hardwood floors, new propane furnaces, new gas fireplace insert, roof new 2007. Ensuite master bedroom has vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & French door access to private deck. Large screen porch and deck for outdoor entertaining. 400 sq ft Office/Studio above 2 car garage (not incl. in sq ft) is bonus for office, gym or storage. Trader Joes & upcoming Whole Foods Market just minutes away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristi Vaughan

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0773019 Listed on: 02/01/2013

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Cuniberti

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0758530

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,403

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 1.43 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned RAA

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shake Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,850 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

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

Schools

  • Barlow Mountain Elementary School
  • Scotts Ridge Middle School
  • Ridgefield High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,403

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: North Ridgefield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1850
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1850
  • Total Sq Ft: 1850
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Security system does not work. Custom Made Plantation Shutters Stay.Television Mount And Wiring Remains In Family Room/Living room. TVs excluded. Generator Excluded. Transfer Switch In Bdr Closet. Additional Storage Sheds And Wood Bin Attached To Garage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: Great Hill To Right On Bennetts Farm. House on left
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 531

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Porch, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Wood/Coal Stove, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
  • Middle School: Scotts Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.4300
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial, Fence - Wood
  • Zoning: RAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2012-June 2013
  • Property Tax: 9403
  • Total Assessed Value: 461610
  • Mil Rate Total: 20.370
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 279781
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2012

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2013
Closed on
Jun 24, 2013
Sold by
Michalski Matthew J
Bought by
Newman David R and Newman Janine C
Seller's Agent
Kristi Vaughan
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Kim Cuniberti
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$532,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-4.83%
Current Estimated Value
$906,050

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$374,050
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
Oconnell Brendan K and Middleton Lori
Bought by
Michalski Mattehw J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2003
Sold by
Wolfe Jandra
Bought by
Middleton Lori and Oconnell Brendan K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2002
Sold by
Taylor Robert K and Taylor Kathleen M
Bought by
Wolfe Sandra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1997
Sold by
Relocation Funding
Bought by
Taylor Robert K and Taylor Kathleen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 1997
Sold by
Radway Anne H
Bought by
Relocation Funding

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1994
Sold by
Hosbein Mark B and Hosbein Stephanie H
Bought by
Radway Anne H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1993
Sold by
Carter James
Bought by
Hosbein Mark and Hosbein Stephanie
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
Newman David R $532,000 --
Newman David R $532,000 --
Michalski Mattehw J $600,000 --
Michalski Mattehw J $600,000 --
Middleton Lori $479,900 --
Middleton Lori $479,900 --
Wolfe Sandra $395,000 --
Wolfe Sandra $395,000 --
Taylor Robert K $265,000 --
Taylor Robert K $265,000 --
Relocation Funding $280,500 --
Relocation Funding $280,500 --
Radway Anne H $275,000 --
Radway Anne H $275,000 --
Hosbein Mark $250,000 --
Hosbein Mark $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Newman David R $95,900
Previous Owner Hosbein Mark $451,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2013 06/24/13 Sold $532,000 -4.8% $288 / Sq Ft
05/25/2013 05/25/13 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2013 02/01/13 For Sale $559,000 -- $302 / 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 $12,235 $464,310 $252,000 $212,310
2023 $11,984 $464,310 $252,000 $212,310
2022 $10,227 $359,710 $157,500 $202,210
2021 $10,147 $359,710 $157,500 $202,210
2020 $10,115 $359,710 $157,500 $202,210
2019 $10,115 $359,710 $157,500 $202,210
2018 $9,993 $359,710 $157,500 $202,210
2017 $10,584 $388,980 $180,180 $208,800
2016 $10,382 $388,980 $180,180 $208,800
2015 $10,117 $388,980 $180,180 $208,800
2014 $10,117 $388,980 $180,180 $208,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99015750

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000008-F000204