NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 Bennetts Farm Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $727,000 - $751,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,591 Sq Ft
$462/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2024

Last sale price $660,000 $415 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,764/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Shed
  • Barlow Mountain Elementary School Rated A
  • Patio
  • Hot Water Circulator

About This Home

As of April 2024

Step into this classic cape at 542 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield, CT, where timeless charm meets modern updates. The interior has been updated, complementing the hardwood floors throughout. The gorgeous white kitchen features soapstone counters, upscale cabinetry, and offers a perfect space for culinary creations. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, creating a cozy ambiance for gatherings, and flows seamlessly into the dining/kitchen area, providing a wonderful entertaining space. The main level also offers two versatile rooms, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a full bath await, along with a separate room ideal for an office. Outside, the spacious backyard beckons with a patio area and shed, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. A full basement offers the potential for extra living space, and a one-car garage completes this lovely home. Don't miss the opportunity to make this updated and inviting cape your own in Ridgefield, CT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Sigmund

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0809434 Listed on: 03/01/2024

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Bowman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0791451

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,591 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Ridgefield High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Shared Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 279768

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,800

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1591
  • Total Sq Ft: 1591
  • Year Built: 1963
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Bennetts Farm Rd
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1591
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 542

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 30 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Ridgefield

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Level Lot
  • Zoning: RA
  • Parcel #: 279768

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 9800
  • Total Assessed Value: 379680
  • Mil Rate Total: 25.81

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Ridgefield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2024
Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
Cilento Brian
Bought by
Burbank Thomas T and Dolan Emily R
Seller's Agent
Jessica Sigmund
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Bowman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.54%
Views
144
Current Estimated Value
$735,021

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,021
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Outstanding Balance
$503,302
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$231,719

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2022
Closed on
Apr 25, 2022
Sold by
Johansen Jacqueline L
Bought by
Cilento Brian
Seller's Agent
Trish McFadden
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Nando Gatti
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$562,222
Premium/Discount to List
$33,222
6.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%
Original Mortgage
$449,222
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2020
Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Danner Patrick S and Danner Laura M
Bought by
Johansen Jacqueline L
Seller's Agent
Kevin Donovan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Trish McFadden
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$419,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-2.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.56%
Original Mortgage
$314,625
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2009
Sold by
Birmingham Michael S and Birmingham Tanya S
Bought by
Danner Patrick S and Devlin Laura M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,297
Interest Rate
4.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1997
Sold by
Mcmullin Robert R and Mcmullin Margaret S
Bought by
Birmingham Michael S and Birmingham Tanya
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burbank Thomas T $660,000 None Available
Burbank Thomas T $660,000 None Available
Cilento Brian $562,222 None Available
Johansen Jacqueline L $419,500 None Available
Johansen Jacqueline L $419,500 None Available
Danner Patrick S $442,000 --
Birmingham Michael S $226,250 --
Danner Patrick S $442,000 --
Birmingham Michael S $226,250 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burbank Thomas T $510,000
Closed Burbank Thomas T $510,000
Previous Owner Cilento Brian $449,222
Previous Owner Johansen Jacqueline L $314,625
Previous Owner Birmingham Michael S $358,000
Previous Owner Birmingham Michael S $424,297
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Sold $660,000 +1.5% $415 / Sq Ft
03/21/2024 03/21/24 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 For Sale $650,000 +15.6% $409 / Sq Ft
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Sold $562,222 +6.3% $222 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2022 03/07/22 For Sale $529,000 +26.1% $209 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Sold $419,500 -2.2% $264 / Sq Ft
05/09/2020 05/09/20 For Sale $429,000 -- $270 / 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
2025 $10,399 $379,680 $264,600 $115,080
2024 $10,005 $379,680 $264,600 $115,080
2023 $9,800 $379,680 $264,600 $115,080
2022 $9,248 $325,280 $220,500 $104,780
2021 $9,176 $325,280 $220,500 $104,780
2020 $9,147 $325,280 $220,500 $104,780
2019 $11,908 $325,280 $220,500 $104,780
2018 $9,036 $325,280 $220,500 $104,780
2017 $8,570 $314,960 $206,970 $107,990
2016 $8,406 $314,960 $206,970 $107,990
2015 $8,192 $314,960 $206,970 $107,990
2014 $8,192 $314,960 $206,970 $107,990
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jessica Sigmund

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jessica Sigmund

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (914) 506-1181

    10 in this area

    261 Total Sales

    Jessica Sigmund
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  • Lisa Bowman

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Lisa Bowman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 733-7638

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Lisa Bowman
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  • Trish McFadden

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Trish McFadden

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 470-8783

    3 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Trish McFadden
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Nando Gatti

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

  • Kevin Donovan

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kevin Donovan

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (203) 512-5349

    55 Total Sales

    Kevin Donovan
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24000588

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000008-F000191

Connecticut Fairfield County Ridgefield 06877

542 Bennetts Farm Rd, Ridgefield, CT

This home is located at 542 Bennetts Farm Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877 since 01 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $735,021, approximately $461 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 542 Bennetts Farm Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Barlow Mountain Elementary School, Ridgefield High School, and Ridgefield Montessori School.

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