NOT LISTED FOR SALE

72 High Ridge Ave Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $2,458,058 - $4,168,000

6 Beds
8 Baths
6,337 Sq Ft
$484/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2019

Last sale price $1,525,000 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,165/month

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Finished Attic
  • Veterans Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of October 2019

Impeccable property in the most coveted area in town. Thoughtfully & masterfully restored c. 1880 colonial in Ridgefield's renowned historic district offers a wonderful blend of times gone by with modern day amenities and comforts. This light-filled, magnificent home has grand over-sized rooms, high ceilings and lovely original details, perfect for gracious living and formal/informal entertaining. Per the owners the entire house and property has been restored/renovated, including all internal systems, 8 bathrooms (marble finishes, custom cabinets, top of the line fixtures), a chef's dream kitchen plus family room, and much, much, more. This is the home you've been waiting for - authentic, fresh, timelessly elegant, turn-key ready. Effective July 2019: Assessment lowered to $1,231,750 equating to taxes now of $34,218.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chip Neumann

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0496077 Listed on: 05/14/2019

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Reiss

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0792724

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,638

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 1.52 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Res.

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,337 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Wine Cellar
  • Home Gym
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Finished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Veterans Park Elementary School
  • East Ridge Middle School
  • Ridgefield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,638

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Village Center
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6337
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5272
  • Total Sq Ft: 6337
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 08/05/2019
  • Directions: Main to King to High Ridge, on left
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 8.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Finished, Floored
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Counter Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 72

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Porch-Wrap Around, Terrace, Wrap Around Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Tandem, Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 100 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Veterans Park
  • Middle School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.5200
  • Lot Description: Historic District, Level Lot, Fence - Partial, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: Res.

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 34638
  • Total Assessed Value: 1231790
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.120
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 278751

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Veterans Park
  • Middle Jr High School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1988
Sold by
Sherry John
Bought by
Janson Dennis
Total Days on Market
97
Current Estimated Value
$3,070,015
Source: Public Records

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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
Janson Dennis $675,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Janson Dennis $100,000
Open Janson Dennis $770,000
Closed Janson Dennis $150,000
Closed Janson Dennis $468,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Sold $1,525,000 -10.2% $241 / Sq Ft
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2019 05/14/19 For Sale $1,699,000 -- $268 / 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 $35,176 $1,334,970 $565,810 $769,160
2023 $34,456 $1,334,970 $565,810 $769,160
2022 $35,950 $1,264,500 $495,310 $769,190
2021 $34,749 $1,231,790 $495,310 $736,480
2020 $34,638 $1,231,790 $495,310 $736,480
2019 $21,340 $1,231,790 $495,310 $736,480
2018 $37,359 $1,344,800 $495,310 $849,490
2017 $36,532 $1,342,610 $510,050 $832,560
2016 $35,834 $1,342,610 $510,050 $832,560
2015 $40,097 $1,541,600 $510,040 $1,031,560
2014 $40,097 $1,541,600 $510,040 $1,031,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170194951

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000016-E000043