NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Indian Cave Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated Value: $1,069,000 - $1,222,012

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,677 Sq Ft
$425/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2024

Last sale price $1,060,000 $396 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,673/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Branchville Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2024

"Highest & Best" Offers requested by TUESDAY, April 16th, 10AM. Thank you! Wonderful opportunity to live in the desirable Twin Ridge neighborhood in South Ridgefield! Feel right at home in this gracious Colonial set back from the road with level lawn and privacy. Elevating this property with numerous updates and renovations, the home is truly 'move-in ready'. Freshly painted interiors, NEWLY refinished hardwood floors, NEW hall bath, Primary bath and powder room. NEWLY painted Eat-in Kitchen with double ovens, NEW stovetop & hood, granite countertops. As an added feature over the refinished garage, a NEW Bonus Room with cooling/heating split system offers additional flex space-perfect as an office, playroom or guest area. Two fireplaces on the first floor add warmth-gas frpl in Living Rm and brick-framed frpl in Family Rm w/slider to the covered stone patio-ideal for grilling & bird watching year 'round! Overlooking the front lawn, the Dining Rm opens to the Kitchen for easy entertaining. First floor Laundry Rm with side & back entrances add convenience on stormy & sports practice days. Upstairs boasts 4 BRs with pretty hardwood floors, renovated hall bath w/double sinks & tub/shower. Spacious Primary Ste has updated bath & walk-in closet. Bonus walk-up attic, too. Need a gym or workroom for those home projects? The unfinished basement offers plenty of space! Add to all this newer mechanicals, 14kW generator & NEWLY graveled driveway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne DeWitt

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0789281 Listed on: 04/10/2024

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Burke

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #REB.0795579

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,247

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned RAA

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,677 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

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

Schools

  • Branchville Elementary School
  • East Ridge Middle School
  • Ridgefield High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include grounds maintenance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 282153

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,247

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: South Ridgefield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2677
  • Total Sq Ft: 2677
  • Year Built: 1968
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: Nod Road to Twin Ridge, left on Indian Cave to #79 or Rising Ridge turn right on Indian Cave to #79
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2277
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 79
  • Other SqFt Description: Square footage includes newly-finished Bonus Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Split System
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Other
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance
  • HOA Fees: 100
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School: Branchville
  • Middle School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.04
  • Lot Description: Treed Dry Level Lot Sloping Lot Professionally Landscaped Water View
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RAA
  • Parcel #: 282153

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 13247
  • Total Assessed Value: 513240
  • Mil Rate Total: 25.81

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Branchville
  • Middle Jr High School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2024
Closed on
May 29, 2024
Sold by
Gladys S Benn T S and Gladys Renn
Bought by
Rogers John F and Bornstein Ilene E
Seller's Agent
Dianne DeWitt
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Kim Burke
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$1,060,000
Premium/Discount to List
$131,000
14.1%
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
$1,137,503

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,503
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%
Original Mortgage
$848,000
Outstanding Balance
$838,819
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$309,835
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
Rogers John F $1,060,000 None Available
Rogers John F $1,060,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rogers John F $848,000
Closed Rogers John F $848,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Sold $1,060,000 +14.1% $396 / Sq Ft
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2024 04/12/24 For Sale $929,000 -- $347 / 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 $17,608 $642,880 $346,500 $296,380
2024 $13,524 $513,240 $346,500 $166,740
2023 $13,247 $513,240 $346,500 $166,740
2022 $11,302 $397,530 $220,500 $177,030
2021 $11,214 $397,530 $220,500 $177,030
2020 $11,179 $397,530 $220,500 $177,030
2019 $11,179 $397,530 $220,500 $177,030
2018 $11,043 $397,530 $220,500 $177,030
2017 $10,677 $392,390 $216,220 $176,170
2016 $10,473 $392,390 $216,220 $176,170
2015 $10,206 $392,390 $216,220 $176,170
2014 $10,206 $392,390 $216,220 $176,170
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24008756

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000017-G000049