161 Riverside Avenue

Closed 2/15/17
Closed 2/15/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,155,375
3 beds2,578 sqft

161 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$448/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This architectural treasure sits overlooking the Saugatuck River and the wealth of wildlife it sustains. Originally built in 1924 and remodeled in the 1990s, this exceptional home with open floor plan is perfect for entertaining and includes a potential home office opportunity with separate entrance. The step down LR with a wall of windows offers sweeping views of the river and leads to a deck with retractable awning and steps to the river. The spacious MBR suite is crowned with Palladian windows...This architectural treasure sits overlooking the Saugatuck River and the wealth of wildlife it sustains. Originally built in 1924 and remodeled in the 1990s, this exceptional home with open floor plan is perfect for entertaining and includes a potential home office opportunity with separate entrance. The step down LR with a wall of windows offers sweeping views of the river and leads to a deck with retractable awning and steps to the river. The spacious MBR suite is crowned with Palladian windows with river views, soaring ceilings and large closets with storage. Freshly painted inside and out and new and refinished hardwood floors. Ready to move in. There is a heating element on the shaded part of the roof to prevent ice damming.
  • Listed by: Kareen Kanaga 203.255.9900 kkanaga1@aol.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 02/15/2017 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99156655
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Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Leslie Clarke

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$6,168

Property Taxes

$875

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Property Information for 161 Riverside Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,500 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Hatchway Access, Storage, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Neighborhood: Saugatuck
  • Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
  • Garage Parking Info: Driveway, Off Street Parking
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Rt 33 or Post Road to Riverside.
  • Elementary School: Kings Hwy
  • High School: Staples
  • Latitude: 41.13411
  • Longitude: -73.364882
  • Middle Jr High School: Coleytown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: $490
  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: $10,500
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Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Deck, French Doors, Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Frontage, River, View, Direct Waterfront
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Palladian Window(s),Wall/Wall Carpet,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD5E6376036F3A1EE053D501100A0902
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5E6376036F3A1EE053D501100A0902
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath,Marble Floor,Palladian Window(s),Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: Grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4684
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2578
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Water View, Fence - Wood
  • Parcel Number: 418240
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2578.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2578.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 161 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #589226501

$1,155,375—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #589226501

$1,155,375

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

Public records

161 Riverside Avenue

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,635 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,635 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

840 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 161 Riverside Avenue

This home is within Westport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
King's Highway Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Coleytown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Staples High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pierrepont School
Private - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
King's Highway Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Coleytown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Staples High School
Public9 to 12

Pierrepont School
PrivateK to 12

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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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Kareen Kanaga

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