242 Riverside Avenue

Closed 3/14/25
Closed 3/14/25
242 Riverside Avenue
Sold
Last Sold Price
$4,525,000
5 beds5,158 sqft

242 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$877/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The home you've been waiting for—a timeless 5 bedroom Colonial, thoughtfully designed and built by renowned Sound Beach Partners (SBP) in the coveted Riverside neighborhood of Greenwich, CT. Set back from the road, this sun-filled residence has stunning architectural details, luxurious finishes, 10-foot ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. The open, modern floor plan seamlessly blends elegant formal rooms with casual living spaces, all of which open onto a private fenced yard and veranda—perfect...The home you've been waiting for—a timeless 5 bedroom Colonial, thoughtfully designed and built by renowned Sound Beach Partners (SBP) in the coveted Riverside neighborhood of Greenwich, CT. Set back from the road, this sun-filled residence has stunning architectural details, luxurious finishes, 10-foot ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. The open, modern floor plan seamlessly blends elegant formal rooms with casual living spaces, all of which open onto a private fenced yard and veranda—perfect for entertaining or relaxation. An exceptional primary suite features soaring vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a private balcony. There are three additional spacious bedrooms on this level plus space on third floor that is ready for customization.
  • Listed by: Ellen Mosher 203.869.0700 emosher@houlihanlawrence.com • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 03/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: GMLS, MLS#: 121978
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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 242 Riverside Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $25,034 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Section: Riverside
  • Design: Colonial
  • Pool: No
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Garage #: 2.00
  • Garage Desc: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Area: 1 - Riverside
  • Elementary School: Riverside
  • Middle School: Eastern
  • City: Riverside
  • MLS Area Major: 1 - Riverside
  • Longitude: -73.58155
  • Latitude: 41.03
  • Postal Code: 06878
  • County: Fairfield
  • State Or Province: CT
HOA and Fees
  • Parcel Number: 057 05 2671/S
  • Association Chg/Yr: $0
  • Taxes: $25,034

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Dining Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Powder Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Kitchen Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Primary Bdrm Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Primary Bdrm Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Primary Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Dbl Bdrms Level/FP: 2nd: 3
  • Dbl Bdrms Level/FP: LL: 1
  • Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 2
  • Bath Level/FP: LL: 1
  • Laundry Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Other Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Other Room 2 Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Other Room 3 Level/FP: LL: 2
  • Attic: Pull Down: Yes
  • Dbl Bdrms Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Dining Room Comments: Formal: Yes
  • Entry Hall Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments: Foyer: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments: Hardwood Floor: Yes
  • Family Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Family Room Comments: Built-Ins: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceilings: Coffered: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Eat-In Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Island: Yes
  • Laundry Comments: Separate Room: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Living Room Comments: French Doors: Yes
  • Other Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Butler's Pantry: Yes
  • Other Room Ceilings 2: Extra Height14: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 2: Mudroom: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 3: Exercise Room: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 3: Playroom: Yes
  • Powder Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central AC: Yes
  • Heat System: Forced Air: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings: Vaulted: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Balcony2: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Walk-in Closet(s): Yes
  • Primary Bth Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Luxury Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Sep Shower: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Steam Shower: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central A/C
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding: Yes
  • Court: No
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Wood
  • Pool YN: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Location Property Info: SPOLP: $1.05
  • Location Property Info: List PriceSqFt: $832.69
  • Location Property Info: Owner: Wang, Xinzhu C & Yoon, Andrew
  • Location Property Info: Zoning: R-12
  • Location Property Info: # FPs: 3.0
  • Lot Description: Fenced,Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12196.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Description: Fenced: Yes
  • Lot Description: Level: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • General Property Info: Acres -: 0.28
  • General Property Info: Year Renovations: 2012.0
  • General Property Info: Elementary School: Riverside
  • General Property Info: Middle School: Eastern
  • General Property Info: Pool Description: Possible Site
  • General Property Info: Design: Colonial
  • General Property Info: Design Plan: Traditional
  • General Property Info: SqFt Source: Architect
  • Assessment: $2,097,340
  • Year Renovations: 2012
  • Zoning: R-12
  • Sanitation Source: Public Sewer
  • SqFt Source: Architect
  • Excluded: Call LB: Yes
  • Features: Auto Garage Door: Yes
  • Features: Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Features: Generator: Yes
  • Features: Security System: Yes
  • Features: Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Features: Terrace: Yes
  • Features: Veranda: Yes
  • Included: Call LB: Yes
Utilities
  • Gas Source: Public Utility: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water: Gas: Yes
  • Heat System: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Multi Family

Building Details
  • Public Remarks: The home you've been waiting for—a timeless 5 bedroom Colonial, thoughtfully designed and built by renowned Sound Beach Partners (SBP) in the coveted Riverside neighborhood of Greenwich, CT. Set back from the road, this sun-filled residence has stunning architectural details, luxurious finishes, 10-foot ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. The open, modern floor plan seamlessly blends elegant formal rooms with casual living spaces, all of which open onto a private fenced yard and veranda—perfect for entertaining or relaxation. An exceptional primary suite features soaring vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a private balcony. There are three additional spacious bedrooms on this level plus space on third floor that is ready for customization.
  • Parking Desc: Garage Door Opener

Property History for 242 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 21, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465040779

$3,603,000

-35.1% / yr

Apr 23, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #621337169

$14,150,000

+23.7% / yr

Jun 13, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #813971175

$3,297,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/21/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465040779

$3,603,000

-35.1% / yr

04/23/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #621337169

$14,150,000

+23.7% / yr

06/13/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #813971175

$3,297,500

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

Public records

242 Riverside Avenue

Beds

4

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,472 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,472 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,737 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 242 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: 242 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$4,525,000
5
5,158
12,196
240 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$2,892,000
5
–
14,374
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$4,100,000
5
8,984
32,234
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$3,950,000
5
4.5
4,364
11,761
239 Riverside Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06878
$1,685,000
4
2,570
12,196
8 Colonial Lane, Riverside, CT 06878
$3,100,000
5
5
3,625
13,068

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