163 Riggs Road

Closed 1/15/20
Closed 1/15/20
Front entrance with 3-car garage
Sold
Last Sold Price
$490,000
4 beds3,042 sqft$161/sqft
163 Riggs Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.45 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$161/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful and elegant custom-built colonial in a highly sought-after location of Orange in one of the best school systems in the state. The entrance is both grand and welcoming with a vaulted ceiling, chandelier and an oak staircase that leads to 4 large bedrooms upstairs. This home comes with 2.5 bathrooms, but in addition, there are 2 extra bonus sinks making it convenient for any sized family to get ready. There are plenty of windows letting in natural light and the kitchen area is wide-open with...Beautiful and elegant custom-built colonial in a highly sought-after location of Orange in one of the best school systems in the state. The entrance is both grand and welcoming with a vaulted ceiling, chandelier and an oak staircase that leads to 4 large bedrooms upstairs. This home comes with 2.5 bathrooms, but in addition, there are 2 extra bonus sinks making it convenient for any sized family to get ready. There are plenty of windows letting in natural light and the kitchen area is wide-open with generous room for seating and comes with brand-new appliances. Enjoy a ton of custom perks such as a 3-car garage, central vacuum system, underground rain curtain, full basement and attic plus much more. Perfectly located on 2.45 acres of lightly wooded flat land, you can entertain on the custom stone patio as this property is the perfect mix of private and quiet.
Listing closed: 01/15/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170241994

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

100.8%

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Property Information for 163 Riggs Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,996 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New Haven County
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Hatchway, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 2.45 AC / 106,722 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Follow Rt. 8 or I-95 to the Merrit Rt 15. Take exit 58 (CT-34 E/Derby Ave/toward New Haven). Stay on CT-34 for about 2 miles, turn right onto Dogwood Rd, and then turn left onto Riggs Rd. House in on a dead-end road, last driveway on the right.
  • Elementary School: Race Brook
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Amity Regional
  • Intermediate School: Regional District 5
  • Latitude: 41.291462
  • Longitude: -72.992424
  • Middle Jr High School: Amity
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $10,996
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Underground Utilities
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Level Near Garage/Kitchen
  • Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan,Double-Sink,Half Bath,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 13.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 25.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Double-Sink,Hot Tub,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 9.2
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 7.2
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.2
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.3
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.4
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Skylight,Tile Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 14.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 9.5
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Double-Sink,Full Bath,Hot Tub,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 18.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.9
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.7
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Double-Sink,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Beige
  • Construction Description: Frame, Brick
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 6071
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3042
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Secluded, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 1303694
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3042.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3042.0
  • Zoning: Residential
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 3500

Property History for 163 Riggs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #662241425

$490,000

+6.4% / yr

Dec 9, 1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92409949

$118,000

-40.7% / yr

Sep 15, 1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92410096

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #662241425

$490,000

+6.4% / yr

12/09/1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92409949

$118,000

-40.7% / yr

09/15/1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92410096

$225,000

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

Public Records for 163 Riggs Road

Taxable ValueLand$218,100Additions$252,900Total$471,000
Tax Record2025$13,706 ($1,142 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,042 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,042 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,440 SqFtStories2Lot Size106,722 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997Year Renovated1997ZoningRESCountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNORNG M:75 B:5 L:8C

Schools near 163 Riggs Road

This home is within Orange School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Race Brook School
Public - 1 to 6
Amity Middle School: Orange
Public - 7 to 8
Amity Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Amity Middle School: Bethany
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Race Brook School
Public1 to 6

Amity Middle School: Orange
Public7 to 8

Amity Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Amity Middle School: Bethany
Public7 to 8

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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This home: 163 Riggs Road, Orange, CT 06477
$490,000
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106,722
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