219 Riverside Avenue

Closed 8/1/18
Closed 8/1/18
Exterior Front
Front Entry
Front Entry
Front Entry
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Library
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Kitchen
Kitchen/Breakfast
Breakfast Room
Sunroom
Back Hallway and Back Stairs
Mudroom
Back Entry
Office
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Master Bath
Master Bath
Double Bedroom
Double Bedroom
Double Bedroom
Double Bedroom
Double Bedroom
Double Bedroom
Terrace
Back Terrace
Back Garden and Terrace
Terrace
Backyard
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Last Sold Price
$2,925,000
5 beds4,348 sqft

219 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1928Year Built
$673/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Award winning architect, Rudy Ridberg designed the extensive renovation to this centrally located Riverside colonial. The front entry opens to the dining room, living room, library and family room. The large living room has extra height ceilings and a fireplace, which leads to the sunroom with incredible windows as well as back stairs. The open family room with fireplace, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and cozy breakfast room are the heart of this home. The private master bedroom suite is...Award winning architect, Rudy Ridberg designed the extensive renovation to this centrally located Riverside colonial. The front entry opens to the dining room, living room, library and family room. The large living room has extra height ceilings and a fireplace, which leads to the sunroom with incredible windows as well as back stairs. The open family room with fireplace, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and cozy breakfast room are the heart of this home. The private master bedroom suite is flanked by 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Great flow. The parklike garden has plenty of play space and privacy. New driveway and terrace extension in 2017.
  • Listed by: Jane Howard Basham 203.869.0700 jbasham@houlihanlawrence.com • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 08/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: GMLS, MLS#: 103236
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 219 Riverside Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $16,004 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Section: Riverside
  • Design: Colonial
  • Pool: No
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Garage #: 2.00
  • Garage Desc: Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Area: 1 - Riverside
  • Elementary School: Riverside
  • Middle School: Eastern
  • Directions: 219 Riverside Avenue
  • City: Riverside
  • MLS Area Major: 1 - Riverside
  • Longitude: -73.58325
  • Latitude: 41.03
  • Postal Code: 06878
  • County: Fairfield
  • State Or Province: CT
HOA and Fees
  • Parcel Number: 05-1341/S
  • Association Chg/Yr: $0
  • Taxes: $16,004

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 2
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Dining Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Library/Den Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Library/Den Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Powder Room Level/FP: 1st: 2
  • Kitchen Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Primary Bdrm Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Primary Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Dbl Bdrms Level/FP: 2nd: 4
  • Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 2
  • Laundry Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Other Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Attic: Walk Up: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments: Hardwood Floor: Yes
  • Family Room Comments: Adjacent Kitchen: Yes
  • Family Room Comments: Bookshelves: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceilings: Skylight: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Adjacent Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Pantry: Yes
  • Laundry Comments: Separate Room: Yes
  • LibraryDen Comments: French Doors: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Living Room Comments: Step Down: Yes
  • Other Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Solarium: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 2: Office Space: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 3: Mudroom: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central AC: Yes
  • Heat System: Hot Water: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings: Tray: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Primary Bedroom Suite: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Walk-in Closet(s): Yes
  • Primary Bth Ceilings: Skylight: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Luxury Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Sep Shower: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central A/C
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard: Yes
  • Court: No
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool YN: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Location Property Info: SPOLP: $.98
  • Location Property Info: List PriceSqFt: $688.82
  • Location Property Info: Owner: BASHAM,MICHAEL E & JANE HOWARD
  • Location Property Info: Zoning: R-12
  • Location Property Info: State: Connecticut
  • Location Property Info: Zip Code: 06878
  • Location Property Info: # FPs: 3.0
  • Lot Description: Parklike
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17424.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Description: Parklike: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • General Property Info: Acres -: 0.4
  • General Property Info: Year Renovations: 2006.0
  • General Property Info: Year Addition: 1996.0
  • General Property Info: Elementary School: Riverside
  • General Property Info: Middle School: Eastern
  • General Property Info: Design: Colonial
  • General Property Info: Design Plan: Open Plan
  • General Property Info: SqFt Source: Architect
  • Assessment: $1,348,130
  • Year Renovations: 2006
  • Zoning: R-12
  • Sanitation Source: Public Sewer
  • SqFt Source: Architect
  • Excluded: See Remarks: Yes
  • Features: Auto Garage Door: Yes
  • Features: Back Stairs: Yes
  • Features: Cable TV: Yes
  • Features: Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Features: Invisible Fence: Yes
  • Features: Smoke Alarm: Yes
  • Features: Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Features: Terrace: Yes
  • Included: All Kitchen Applncs: Yes
  • Included: Invisible Fence: Yes
  • Included: WasherDryer: Yes
Utilities
  • Gas Source: Public Utility: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water: Gas: Yes
  • Heat System: See Remarks, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Multi Family

Building Details
  • Public Remarks: Award winning architect, Rudy Ridberg designed the extensive renovation to this centrally located Riverside colonial. The front entry opens to the dining room, living room, library and family room. The large living room has extra height ceilings and a fireplace, which leads to the sunroom with incredible windows as well as back stairs. The open family room with fireplace, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and cozy breakfast room are the heart of this home. The private master bedroom suite is flanked by 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Great flow. The parklike garden has plenty of play space and privacy. New driveway and terrace extension in 2017.
  • Parking Desc: Garage Door Opener

Property History for 219 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 25, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1294288254

$2,925,000
—
Jul 23, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #627599977

$2,925,000

+328.7% / yr

Apr 30, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327041021

$1
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/25/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1294288254

$2,925,000
07/23/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #627599977

$2,925,000

+328.7% / yr

04/30/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327041021

$1

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Public Records for 219 Riverside Avenue

Taxable Value

Land

$1,190,280

Additions

$1,434,160
Total$2,624,440

Tax Record

2026

$27,515 ($2,293 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

4,585 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,585 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

2,264 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

17,424 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1928

Year Renovated

1960

Zoning

R-12

County

WESTERN CONNECTICUT

APN

GREE M:05 B:1341/S

Schools near 219 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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