123 Picketts Ridge Road

Closed 9/15/20
Closed 9/15/20
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4 beds3,334 sqft

123 Picketts Ridge Rd, Redding, CT 06896

Description

First time on the market in 33 years, this ca 1786 West Redding historic residence is thought to be one of the original farmhouses for the notable Sanford family, one of the oldest names in Redding. For the past several decades, this has been the beloved home of the late Marion Grebow Olsen, renowned artist & sculptor. Since the late 1980s, Marion was extensively commissioned for her hand painted & sculpted ceramic tiles for fine homes in CT, Westchester & NYC, as evidenced by the custom ceramic...First time on the market in 33 years, this ca 1786 West Redding historic residence is thought to be one of the original farmhouses for the notable Sanford family, one of the oldest names in Redding. For the past several decades, this has been the beloved home of the late Marion Grebow Olsen, renowned artist & sculptor. Since the late 1980s, Marion was extensively commissioned for her hand painted & sculpted ceramic tiles for fine homes in CT, Westchester & NYC, as evidenced by the custom ceramic tile work throughout the home's kitchen & baths. During the time she lived there, 2 additions were cstm designed by her son, noted architect Samuel Olsen, to enhance both her living & work environments, including the 3 story MBR, DR & lower level workshop addition, as well as the 1,280 sf separate barn/studio. The main homestead offers 3,334 sf of finished living space including 4 BR, 3 full baths, & 558 in the lower walk-out studio; walk-up attic; updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances; plus most luxurious MBR suite with sitting room, vltd ceiling, & elegant private bath. The detached 2 story studio/barn offers unlimited possibility for artists or home office featuring cathedral ceilings, half bath, polished concrete floors, skylights, 1 car garage, & propane generator. Most pastoral 3.08 acres with native farm walls, orchards, herb garden, vegetable garden, grape arbor, & passive irrigation. Top West Redding location, convenient to train & approximately 70 miles to Midtown.
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.08 acresLot Size
1786Year Built
$238/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Laura Ancona 203.733.7053 lancona@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 09/15/2020 12:00 AM
Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170309234
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Median sold price

$830,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property information

123 Picketts Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $13,317 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Neighborhood: West Redding
  • Style: Antique, Farm House
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Barn
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1786
  • Lot Size: 3.08 AC / 134,164 SF

Summary

Property and Location

  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Simpaug Turnpike to 123 Picketts Ridge
  • Elementary School: Redding
  • High School: Joel Barlow
  • Latitude: 41.32005
  • Longitude: -73.44953
  • Middle Jr High School: John Read
  • State: Connecticut

HOA and Fees

  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $13,317

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Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Lighting, Porch, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 11

Room 1

  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 21.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.0

Room 2

  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.5

Room 3

  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Length: 38.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 14.5

Room 4

  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Breakfast Bar,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0

Room 5

  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 9.5

Room 6

  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0

Room 7

  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 11.5

Room 8

  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 16.0

Room 9

  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 11.5

Room 10

  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0

Room 11

  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0

Property

Property and Assessments

  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1786
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Bank Owned Property: No

Lot Information

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level Lot, Fence - Stone
  • Parcel Number: 271285
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3334.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3334.0
  • Zoning: R-2

Utilities

  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History

123 Picketts Ridge Road

DateEventPrice
Aug 4, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327051997

$1
Apr 9, 1991

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91144407

$240,000
DateEventPrice
08/04/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327051997

$1

-51.1% / yr

04/09/1991

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91144407

$240,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

123 Picketts Ridge Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,576 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,576 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

134,165 SqFt

Schools

Near 123 Picketts Ridge Road

This home is within Redding School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 123 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding, CT 06896
$795,000
4
3,334
134,164
125 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding, CT 06896
$740,000
3
2,295
297,079
127 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding, CT 06896
$599,000
3
2,020
90,604
140 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding, CT 06896
$385,000
4
2,007
88,426
133 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding, CT 06896
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4
3
1,946
91,912
129 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding, CT 06896
$645,000
4
3,414
133,729

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