NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7 Christopher Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $1,790,401 - $2,240,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,840 Sq Ft
$291/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2023

Last sale price $1,435,000 $210 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,638/month

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Barlow Mountain Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.88 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of June 2023

Welcome to "Nydeggen". This 1910 historic country estate was featured on Ridgefield's holiday home tour & has been well documented in the town archives as "H. Shenck's Mansion at Lake Mamanasco." Quiet cul de sac location on 2.88 acres w/picturesque lake views & deeded lake rights, this grand home has been elegantly updated, yet retains all the character of a bygone era w/servant's call buttons, butler's pantry cabinets, wood paneling, moldings/hardwood; & stunning solarium w/original leaded glass windows. This sprawling home offers 6,840 sf on the main floors, plus 1,572 sf in the walk up 3rd floor w/6+ bedrooms, 5/1 baths, office, library & multiple work from home options. This iconic Ridgefield home offers the best of old & new. Notable historic features include original telephone in "telephone room"; heavy wooden entrance doors; wood paneling in FR; & 2 sets of stairs between the 1st & 2nd levels as well as the 2nd & 3rd floors. Over $450K of extensive renovations include: kitchen/butler's pantry; central A/C; baths; floor refinishing; closet upgrades; interior/exterior painting; driveway paving; landscaping; flagstone patio; new shed; & more. Idyllic location with both private beach at end of cul de sac, plus deeded rights to Mamanasco Beach Club for swimming, bbq, picnicking, volleyball, fishing, sailing, canoeing & kayaking. Moments to downtown Ridgefield for shopping, restaurants, theaters & parks; convenient to Goldens Bridge/Purdy's stations; & 60 miles to Midtown!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Ancona

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0770587 Listed on: 03/24/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Dinota

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0811373

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,379

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 2.88 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is zoned RAA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 6,840 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,379

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6840
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6630
  • Total Sq Ft: 6840
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Main Street to Rt 116 to Tackora Trail. Right on Christopher, #7 on left down private drive.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room, Staff Quarters
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 7

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, Beach Rights, View, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.8800
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Water View, Fence - Wood
  • Zoning: RAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 21379
  • Total Assessed Value: 751990
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.430
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.430
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 275626

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
Mar 24, 2023
Closed on
Jun 21, 2023
Sold by
Johnsrud Thomas H and Johnsrud Nina H
Bought by
Lewis Erika and Lewis Jerry W
Seller's Agent
Laura Ancona
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Tina Dinota
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-10.03%
Views
213
Current Estimated Value
$1,989,100

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$554,100
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,102,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,072,803
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$916,297

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2000
Sold by
Low Anthony and Low Pauline M
Bought by
Johnsrud Thomas H and Johnsrud Nina H
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lewis Erika $1,470,000 None Available
Johnsrud Thomas H $990,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lewis Erika $1,102,500
Previous Owner Johnsrud Thomas H $678,800
Previous Owner Johnsrud Thomas H $200,000
Previous Owner Johnsrud Thomas H $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Sold $1,435,000 -4.0% $210 / Sq Ft
05/30/2023 05/30/23 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Price Changed $1,495,000 -6.3% $219 / Sq Ft
03/24/2023 03/24/23 For Sale $1,595,000 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
08/17/2017 08/17/17 Rented $5,000 -4.8% --
07/16/2017 07/16/17 Under Contract -- -- --
05/22/2017 05/22/17 Price Changed $5,250 -4.5% $1 / Sq Ft
04/11/2017 04/11/17 For Rent $5,500 -- --
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 $25,101 $916,440 $283,990 $632,450
2024 $23,383 $887,390 $283,990 $603,400
2023 $22,904 $887,390 $283,990 $603,400
2022 $21,379 $751,990 $177,500 $574,490
2021 $21,214 $751,990 $177,500 $574,490
2020 $21,146 $751,990 $177,500 $574,490
2019 $21,146 $751,990 $177,500 $574,490
2018 $20,890 $751,990 $177,500 $574,490
2017 $20,408 $750,020 $190,030 $559,990
2016 $20,018 $750,020 $190,030 $559,990
2015 $19,508 $750,020 $190,030 $559,990
2014 $19,508 $750,020 $190,030 $559,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170558099

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000010-D000063