NOT LISTED FOR SALE

72 Hobby Dr Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $771,383 - $836,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,338 Sq Ft
$339/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 21, 2020

Last sale price $502,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,343/month

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Barlow Mountain Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2020

Fall in love with this well maintained 3-4 bedroom Cedar Shake and Brick Colonial in a great location! The home is set in a desirable cul de sac neighborhood just south of the High School. Easy 15 minute commute to Golden’s Bridge train station and I-684.

Enter the home through its charming Dutch front door which leads to a front to back Living Room, perfect for large gatherings and holiday celebrations. The Dining Room is just off the Eat-in Kitchen for easy entertaining. The nicely appointed white Kitchen features updated quartz counters and satin nickel pulls and faucet, and is open to the warm and inviting Family Room with Fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout the house.

Retreat to the spacious Screened Porch off the kitchen, overlooking a level backyard area and a wooded 1+ acre of land offering the ultimate in privacy and tranquility.

Upstairs is a large front to back Master Bedroom with en-suite bath and walk in closet. The second level is rounded out with two additional bedrooms and full bath.

The walk out lower level is finished and perfect as a large 4th bedroom or whatever the owner might desire, and a laundry room/mudroom.

Updates include spray-foam attic insulation and Central A/C in 2016, driveway regrading and paving 2012, upgraded 220-volt system 2016, 4-bedroom Bill Dexter Septic 2005, roof and 1st floor windows 2007, wiring for the portable generator 2012, and more.

Last Listed By

Jefferson Guthrie

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0767063 Listed on: 09/27/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,483

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 1.14 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned RAA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Masonry Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,483

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: North Ridgefield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1988
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1988
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 350
  • Total Sq Ft: 2338
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The owners have enjoyed walking in the neighborhood, including to Lake Mamanasco via Pond Rd and a short trail. Watching July 4th fireworks from the front yard. Grilling on the deck and eating on the screened porch. Natures sights and sounds from the wo
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Rt 116 (N Salem Road) to Hobby
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Garage Access, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 72

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lighting, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Brick, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.1400
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac
  • Zoning: RAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 9483
  • Total Assessed Value: 337220
  • Mil Rate Base: 28.120
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 275377

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

Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Dibene Robert A and Dibene Danielle R
Bought by
The Dibene Ft
Total Days on Market
116
Current Estimated Value
$792,846

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2019
Closed on
Feb 13, 2020
Sold by
Varney Brian M and Varney Paula K
Bought by
Dibene Robert A and Dibene Danielle R
Seller's Agent
Jefferson Guthrie
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Neumann
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$502,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-3.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2000
Sold by
Morcone Christopher J
Bought by
Varney Brian M and Varney Paula K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1995
Sold by
Delahanty William J and Delahanty Jennifer S
Bought by
Morcone Christopher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1994
Sold by
Varney Brian M and Varney Paula
Bought by
Delahanty William J and Delahanty Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1991
Sold by
Davis Gregory and Davis Debra
Bought by
Varney Brian and Varney Paula

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1990
Sold by
Haber Betsy
Bought by
Davis Debra

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
The Dibene Ft -- None Available
The Dibene Ft -- None Available
Dibene Robert A $502,000 None Available
Dibene Robert A $502,000 None Available
Varney Brian M $359,000 --
Morcone Christopher $319,000 --
Delahanty William J $305,000 --
Varney Brian M $359,000 --
Morcone Christopher $319,000 --
Delahanty William J $305,000 --
Varney Brian $266,100 --
Davis Debra $258,667 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dibene Robert A $200,000
Previous Owner Davis Debra $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Sold $502,000 -3.3% $215 / Sq Ft
01/21/2020 01/21/20 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2019 09/27/19 For Sale $519,000 -- $222 / 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 $10,866 $412,370 $252,000 $160,370
2023 $10,643 $412,370 $252,000 $160,370
2022 $9,587 $337,220 $173,250 $163,970
2021 $9,513 $337,220 $173,250 $163,970
2020 $9,483 $337,220 $173,250 $163,970
2019 $9,483 $337,220 $173,250 $163,970
2018 $9,368 $337,220 $173,250 $163,970
2017 $8,817 $324,020 $155,230 $168,790
2016 $8,648 $324,020 $155,230 $168,790
2015 $8,205 $315,470 $155,230 $160,240
2014 $8,205 $315,470 $155,230 $160,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170236881

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000008-D000018