$910,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2020

96 Topstone Rd Redding, CT 06896

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,372 Sq Ft
5.74 Acres

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

278 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 5.74 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Redding Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2022

AMAZING VALUE IN REDDING – LIVE, WORK AND PLAY RIGHT AT HOME!
This grand home is situated on 5+ private acres in the rolling hills of Redding alongside picturesque Topstone Park and the Stichen Wildlife Preserve is a perfect year-round home or weekend retreat. Work from home in the large home office with room for separate work stations as well as a conference table for ZOOM meetings or work separately in the study; gather in the family room while dinner is prepared or grill and relax poolside – this home has it all. Want to hike or walk the dog? The property abuts Topstone Park with 2.4 miles of hiking trails, a lake for swimming & kayaking and even a beach for dogs!
This home, with open floor plan and abundant natural light is designed for entertaining in style. The living room, bar, kitchen and family room flow seamlessly together opening outside to the bluestone patio, pool/spa and grand gazebo. A formal dining room completes the 1st floor entertaining space.
The private areas include a total of 5 bedrooms; the 1st floor Master bedroom suite is all inclusive with gas fireplace, sunroom, expansive bath, walk-in closet. The 2nd floor has four gracious en-suite bedrooms, connected by a balcony that overlooks the living room and a back staircase located near the mudroom. Redding schools are recognized among the top-ranking schools in CT. Convenient to Danbury Fair Mall, Rt 7 as well as commuter options into New York City.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Garcia

Brown Harris Stevens License #REB.0758886 Listed on: 09/13/2019

Brown Harris Stevens

Co-Listed By

Sheila Higgins

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0799325

Last Buyer's Agent

Chase Marsh

Prevu Real Estate License #RES.0811179

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,505

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 5.74 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 6,372 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Auto Pool Cleaner

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Redding Elementary School
  • John Read Middle School
  • Joel Barlow High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring
  • Heating system powered by active solar

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,505

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: West Redding
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6372
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6372
  • Total Sq Ft: 6372
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Many restaurant and entertainment options in the close by Town of Ridgefield and the Village of Georgetown.
  • Handicap Features: Hard/Low Nap Floors
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Yes
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 14263
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 11/18/2019
  • Directions: Redding Road to Umpawaug Road to Topstone.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Full Size Laundry Room w/sink & cabinets
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 96

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gazebo, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Safety Fence, Auto Cleaner, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Redding
  • Middle School: John Read
  • High School: Joel Barlow

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Active Solar, Fireplace Insert, Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.7400
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 32505
  • Total Assessed Value: 989800
  • Mil Rate Base: 32.840
  • Mil Rate Total: 32.840
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 271198

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Redding
  • Middle Jr High School: John Read
  • High School: Joel Barlow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2021
Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Zhang Xiaoyun and Mather Jason
Bought by
Esposito Robert and Esposito Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Chase Marsh
Prevu Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chase Marsh
Prevu Real Estate
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.43%
Current Estimated Value
$1,671,278

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$636,278
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.39%
Original Mortgage
$828,000
Outstanding Balance
$783,573
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$885,972

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2019
Closed on
Jun 18, 2020
Sold by
Griffith Robert G and Griffith Diane
Bought by
Mather Jason C and Zhang Xiaoyun
Seller's Agent
Ellen Garcia
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Chase Marsh
Prevu Real Estate
List Price
$988,888
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$78,888
-7.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2004
Sold by
Koch Robert and Koch Linda
Bought by
Griffith Robert and Griffiths Diane

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Mangam Robert E and Mangam Theresa
Bought by
Koch Robert and Koch Linda
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,035,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $910,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,650,000 --
Warranty Deed $800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $828,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $975,200 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,002,226 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2022 03/31/22 Sold $1,035,000 -1.4% $162 / Sq Ft
01/17/2022 01/17/22 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2021 11/04/21 For Sale $1,050,000 +15.4% $165 / Sq Ft
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Sold $910,000 -8.0% $143 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 For Sale $988,888 -- $155 / 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 $26,042 $881,600 $198,300 $683,300
2024 $25,320 $881,600 $198,300 $683,300
2023 $24,877 $898,400 $215,100 $683,300
2022 $33,000 $989,800 $209,500 $780,300
2021 $32,505 $989,800 $209,500 $780,300
2020 $32,505 $989,800 $209,500 $780,300
2019 $32,505 $989,800 $209,500 $780,300
2018 $31,396 $989,800 $209,500 $780,300
2017 $42,967 $1,450,600 $319,300 $1,131,300
2016 $42,416 $1,450,600 $319,300 $1,131,300
2015 $41,937 $1,450,600 $319,300 $1,131,300
2014 $41,937 $1,450,600 $319,300 $1,131,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170233733

SmartMLS

APN: REDD-000019-000000-000106