171 Riverside Avenue

Closed 7/2/15
Closed 7/2/15
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,600,000
4 beds2,849 sqft
171 Riverside Ave, Greenwich, CT 06878
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$562/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location, Location, Location! Don't miss this Classic New England Colonial that is an easy walk to schools, Riverside Yacht Club and the commuter train! This lovely home has been nicely maintained and is sited on .28 acre. It offers great space for formal entertaining and casual every day living. The 2nd floor has 4 generous sized bedrooms with 2 en-suite baths. Plenty of room for the whole family. There is also a huge deck off the back of the house and a nice backyard. With a little bit of decorating...Location, Location, Location! Don't miss this Classic New England Colonial that is an easy walk to schools, Riverside Yacht Club and the commuter train! This lovely home has been nicely maintained and is sited on .28 acre. It offers great space for formal entertaining and casual every day living. The 2nd floor has 4 generous sized bedrooms with 2 en-suite baths. Plenty of room for the whole family. There is also a huge deck off the back of the house and a nice backyard. With a little bit of decorating you can make this your dream home.
  • Listed by: Ann Simpson 203.940.0779 asimpson@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing closed: 07/02/2015 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99094384

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,025,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

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Property Information for 171 Riverside Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,336 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Riverside
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: exit 5 off I-95 turn left onto US-1 and then go to Riverside Ave turn left to address.
  • Elementary School: Riverside
  • High School: Greenwich
  • Latitude: 41.02822
  • Longitude: -73.587547
  • Middle Jr High School: Eastern
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: $10,336
Virtual Tour
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Room Count: 13
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD5C6D1334DA537EE0531401100AD26E
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5C6D1334DA537EE0531401100AD26E
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 19
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 20
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: white
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: call listing broker 203-940-0779
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2849
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1851353
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2849.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2849.0
  • Zoning: R-12
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • 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 171 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #552642990

$1,600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #552642990

$1,600,000

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

Public Records for 171 Riverside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$916,230Additions$443,520Total$1,359,750
Tax Record2025$16,805 ($1,400 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,849 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,849 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt313 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningR-12CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNGREE M:05 B:2722/S

Schools near 171 Riverside Avenue

This home is within Greenwich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Riverside School
Public - K to 5
Eastern Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Greenwich High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riverside School
PublicK to 5

Eastern Middle School
Public6 to 8

Greenwich High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 171 Riverside Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06878
$1,600,000
4
2,849
12,196
175 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$2,500,000
5
3,258
12,196
177 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$2,600,000
5
5.5
6,112
74,488
159 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$1,800,000
4
3,063
12,632
161 Riverside Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06878
$1,900,000
4
2,515
12,632
174 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$560,000
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