181 Picketts Ridge Rd

Redding, CT 06896

$775,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,420 Sq. Ft.
$320 / Sq. Ft.
2,420
Sq. Ft.
$320
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 10/31/25
Closed 10/31/25
a front view of a house with a big yard and potted plants

Description

Your own private oasis! Just imagine enjoying your morning coffee while watching hummingbirds and butterflies flutter by. Or birds feasting on the seeds of summer flowers. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Ridgefield, commuting routes and the NYC train, this 4-bedroom home can fit so many needs in its 2,420 sq ft of living space on 2 acres. Level backyard play area? Yes. One level living with separate guest space? Yes. A home office with a private entrance? Yes. Chef's kitchen with commercial...Your own private oasis! Just imagine enjoying your morning coffee while watching hummingbirds and butterflies flutter by. Or birds feasting on the seeds of summer flowers. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Ridgefield, commuting routes and the NYC train, this 4-bedroom home can fit so many needs in its 2,420 sq ft of living space on 2 acres. Level backyard play area? Yes. One level living with separate guest space? Yes. A home office with a private entrance? Yes. Chef's kitchen with commercial grade refrigerator and freezer? Yes. Heated garage for a car aficionado? Yes. Add to this the joys of Redding, often called "the Vermont of Connecticut" with award winning schools and a strong pride of community. This home has been tastefully improved over the years to create an ease of living and lots of storage space. Nest thermostats. Automated locks. Full house generator. Deer fencing. Recent improvements include new septic tank (2025); radon air mitigation (2025); new AC (2023); driveway paving (2022). Full list in attachments.

Property Details for 181 Picketts Ridge Road

Basement Description
Full, Heated, Storage, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Full With Walk-Out
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
West Redding
Style
Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/01/2025 02:08 PM

Property Details for 181 Picketts Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #24117718
Days on Market14
Taxes$10,493 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1973
Lot Size2.01 AC / 87,555 SF
CountyFairfield County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Kristi Vaughan

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Julie Setterlund; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Amy McKinstry

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Building Information for 181 Picketts Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size2.01 AC / 87,555 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,704 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,830

Property Taxes

$874

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 181 Picketts Ridge Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Simpaug Tpke to Picketts Ridge
  • Elementary School: Redding
  • High School: Joel Barlow
  • Latitude: 41.3135
  • Longitude: -73.448166
  • Middle Jr High School: John Read
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax District Amount: $364
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $10,493
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Shed, Deck, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Mud Room
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Balcony/Deck,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Balcony/Deck,Quartz Counters,Island,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 3BC76D642EAA3688E063E201100AAF16
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Vinyl Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: sage
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 656
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1764
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Lightly Wooded, Dry, Sloping Lot, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 271283
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1764.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2420.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Yes
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 181 Picketts Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 22, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120008226

$429,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/22/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120008226

$429,000

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

Public Records for 181 Picketts Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$133,100Additions$222,100Total$355,200
Tax Record2024$10,493 ($874 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,764 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,764 SqFtStories1Lot Size87,556 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningR-2CountyFAIRFIELDAPNREDD M:19 L:2Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 181 Picketts Ridge Road

This home is within Redding School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Redding Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
John Read Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Joel Barlow High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Redding Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

John Read Middle School
Public5 to 8

Joel Barlow 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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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Kristi Vaughan

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