135 Old Branchville Road

Closed 4/28/23
Closed 4/28/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,540,000
5 beds6,186 sqft
135 Old Branchville Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.74 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$249/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This sophisticated mid-century modern estate with Guest house is located on 5.75 beautiful acres in Southern Ridgefield, offering panoramic views with loads of privacy and abuts 7 acres of land conservancy. The home was built by prolific writer Cornelius Ryan (who wrote A Bridge to Far & The Longest Day) and was featured twice in House Beautiful magazine. This gorgeous home offers 6,186 sq. ft of living space in the main house with 6 bedrooms, 5 ? bathrooms with an open floor plan. The Entry and...This sophisticated mid-century modern estate with Guest house is located on 5.75 beautiful acres in Southern Ridgefield, offering panoramic views with loads of privacy and abuts 7 acres of land conservancy. The home was built by prolific writer Cornelius Ryan (who wrote A Bridge to Far & The Longest Day) and was featured twice in House Beautiful magazine. This gorgeous home offers 6,186 sq. ft of living space in the main house with 6 bedrooms, 5 ? bathrooms with an open floor plan. The Entry and Main levels offer 2’ x 2’ cleft slate tile flooring, which provide a stylish counterpoint to the gleaming white walls, exposed beams, fieldstone fireplace and modern light fixtures. The Living Room features walnut-stained beams, skylights, floor-to-ceiling windows, wall of bookshelves, magnificent double-sided floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, wet bar, Powder Room and multiple sitting areas. The spacious Dining Room is open to the Butler’s Pantry and Chef’s Kitchen that offers marble countertops with tile backsplash, pristine white cabinetry, center island and high-end stainless-steel appliances. The Primary Suite is lofted above the Living Room and features his and her bathrooms, two large cedar closets with additional closets and built-in cabinetry. There are three additional Bedrooms and two full Bathrooms on the Entry level and two Bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill Bathroom on the lower level that have their own entry, making them ideal for an in-law or staff suite. Rounding out
  • Listed by: Shaylene Neumann 203.948.4655 sneumann@houlihanlawrence.com • Houlihan Lawrence
  • Listed by: Joseph Kelley 203.746.6565 jkelley@houlihanlawrence.com • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 04/28/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 170544277

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,875,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

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Property Information for 135 Old Branchville Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,462 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Neighborhood: Branchville
  • Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 5.74 AC / 250,034 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Branchville Road to Old Branchville Road. House on Left #135.
  • Elementary School: Branchville
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.26664
  • Longitude: -73.461545
  • Middle Jr High School: East Ridge
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Public Pool, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 3
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: $21,462
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Guest House, Gutters, Patio, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Zoned
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Home Automation: Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Room Count: 14
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Slate Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 1.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: F207EC672DE14A09E053D501100A9843
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 26.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,Skylight,Slate Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Island,Slate Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: F207EC672DE14A09E053D501100A9843
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Slate Floor
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Slate Floor,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Red
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Paved
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Property Info: Horse Property
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 282198
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6186.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 6186.0
  • Zoning: RAA
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 135 Old Branchville Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509891277

$1,540,000

+14.4% / yr

Nov 18, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658377336

$970,000

+10.9% / yr

Jul 1, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #246567727

$300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509891277

$1,540,000

+14.4% / yr

11/18/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658377336

$970,000

+10.9% / yr

07/01/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #246567727

$300,000

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

Public Records for 135 Old Branchville Road

Taxable ValueLand$306,880Additions$536,620Total$843,500
Tax Record2025$23,103 ($1,925 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size250,034 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningRAACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNRIDG M:G17 B:0095

Schools near 135 Old Branchville Road

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Branchville Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
East Ridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridgefield High School
Public - 9 to 12
District Program Res
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Branchville Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East Ridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridgefield High School
Public9 to 12

District Program Res
Public3 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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