18 Lake Road

Closed 8/31/20
Closed 8/31/20
18 Lake Road, the ideal place to spend weeks or weekends!
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Last Sold Price
$475,000
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2 beds1,404 sqft

18 Lake Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Description

Fully top to bottom renovated in 2014, this unique Rainbow Lake cottage could be the perfect weekend get away or year-round place to live peacefully in a bucolic country setting. Situated in a small lake community a short distance from historic Ridgefield's charming Main Street, this is lake living at its best. High end features include custom designed kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and woodworking with high quality finishes and aged hardwood floors. Main level consists of living room with wood burning...Fully top to bottom renovated in 2014, this unique Rainbow Lake cottage could be the perfect weekend get away or year-round place to live peacefully in a bucolic country setting. Situated in a small lake community a short distance from historic Ridgefield's charming Main Street, this is lake living at its best. High end features include custom designed kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and woodworking with high quality finishes and aged hardwood floors. Main level consists of living room with wood burning fireplace and unique dining area looking out the front of the house. Kitchen features stainless appliances and concrete counters. Area behind kitchen could easily be converted to 3rd bedroom. Main level also contains bedroom and full bath. Upper level is home to master bedroom, loft currently being used as office/home schooling location, full bath and laundry. Full walkout basement for storage. Very special and very charming, cozy and comfortable, quaint and zen-like. Rainbow Lake permits only non-motor boats. Two sandy beaches and voluntary HOA allows a canoe or kayak to be left at the beach. 4 seasons of outdoor activities. It's a lifestyle move, come on home!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1935Year Built
$338/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$250/yrHOA Fees
  • Listed by: Maureen Maher 203.240.1854 mmaher@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 08/31/2020 12:00 AM
Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170304557
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$530,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Ridgefield, CT

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Property information

18 Lake Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,234 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Walk-out, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Neighborhood: North Ridgefield
  • Style: Cape Cod, Cottage
  • Garage Parking Info: Unpaved, Off Street Parking
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

Summary

Property and Location

  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Limestone to Bennetts Farm to Mountain Road on Rt to Lake Rd on Rt.
  • Elementary School: Ridgebury
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.34106
  • Longitude: -73.49828
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut

HOA and Fees

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access
  • HOA Fee Amount: 250
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Home Owner's Assocation: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $8,234

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Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Patio, Terrace
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community, Beach Rights, View, Walk to Water

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: upper
  • Rooms Additional: Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 6
  • Rooms Total: 6

Room 1

  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room

Room 2

  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 2 Story Window(s),9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Room 4

  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Stall Shower
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 5

  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath,Stall Shower,Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den

Property

Property and Assessments

  • Color: driftwood gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1404

Lot Information

  • Lot Description: Water View, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 276823
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1404.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1404.0
  • Zoning: RA

Utilities

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses

  • Occupied By: Tenant

Property History

18 Lake Road

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677573020

$475,000
Aug 24, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1407223064

$475,000
Oct 24, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #342035754

$275,000
DateEventPrice
08/24/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677573020

$475,000
08/24/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1407223064

$475,000

+7.2% / yr

10/24/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #342035754

$275,000

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

Public records

18 Lake Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,404 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,404 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

594 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 18 Lake Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$475,000
2
1,404
12,196
16 Lake Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
–
2
1
621
14,810
17 Lake Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$592,500
3
1,500
11,325
40 Lake Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
–
3
2
2,028
9,583
44 Lake Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$150,000
3
1
1,436
12,197
32 Lake Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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1
1
1,302
11,761

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