Closed
Last Sold Price
$3,805,000
4 beds3,958 sqft

249 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$961/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Move right into this exquisitely updated, expanded & decorated shingle style colonial near Willowmere and schools. Welcoming reception hall, bright formal south & west facing LR w/French drs, elegant formal DR, great open KIT w/top appliances, oversized center island, BRKFST area w/French drs. Bright new family rm w/coffered ceilings and fireplace (open to KIT) and mudroom w/custom built-ins. Adjacent full bath & stair to the large LL rec/media rm. The primary suite is incredible. There is an elegant...Move right into this exquisitely updated, expanded & decorated shingle style colonial near Willowmere and schools. Welcoming reception hall, bright formal south & west facing LR w/French drs, elegant formal DR, great open KIT w/top appliances, oversized center island, BRKFST area w/French drs. Bright new family rm w/coffered ceilings and fireplace (open to KIT) and mudroom w/custom built-ins. Adjacent full bath & stair to the large LL rec/media rm. The primary suite is incredible. There is an elegant spa-like bath featuring soaking tub, bright dbl vanities, oversized glass shower, gorgeous tiling and top-of-the-line finishes/fixtures. Exceptional walk-in closets w/hand-crafted built-ins. (3) 2nd FLR BRS,(one ensuite), 2nd FLR laundry, huge attic. New Garage, LG terrace, generator.
Listing closed: 07/01/2022 12:00 AM • Source: GMLS, MLS#: 115554
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Median sold price

$4,050,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

246.8%

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Property Information for 249 Riverside Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $19,019 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • Section: Riverside
  • Design: Colonial
  • Pool: No
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Garage #: 2.00
  • Garage Desc: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1964
  • 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: -73.580859
  • Latitude: 41.03
  • Postal Code: 06878
  • County: Fairfield
  • State Or Province: CT
HOA and Fees
  • Parcel Number: 05-1774/S
  • Association Chg/Yr: $0
  • Taxes: $19,019

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Dining Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Kitchen Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Primary Bdrm Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Primary Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Dbl Bdrms Level/FP: 2nd: 3
  • Bath Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 2
  • Laundry Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Other Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Attic: Pull Down: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments: Hardwood Floor: Yes
  • Family Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Family Room Comments: Adjacent Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Adjacent Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Island: Yes
  • Laundry Comments: Separate Room: Yes
  • Living Room Comments: French Doors: Yes
  • Other Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Mudroom: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central AC: Yes
  • Heat System: Forced Air: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Primary Bedroom Suite: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Luxury Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Sep Shower: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central A/C
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Court: No
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Wood
  • Pool YN: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Location Property Info: SPOLP: $1.04
  • Location Property Info: List PriceSqFt: $928.50
  • Location Property Info: Owner: Cook,William M & Cheryl
  • Location Property Info: Zoning: R-12
  • Location Property Info: # FPs: 1.0
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12196.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Description: Level: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • General Property Info: Acres -: 0.28
  • General Property Info: Year Renovations: 2016.0
  • General Property Info: Year Addition: 2016.0
  • General Property Info: Elementary School: Riverside
  • General Property Info: Middle School: Eastern
  • General Property Info: Design: Colonial
  • General Property Info: SqFt Source: Architect
  • Assessment: $1,649,480
  • Year Renovations: 2016
  • Zoning: R-12
  • Sanitation Source: Public Sewer
  • SqFt Source: Architect
  • Excluded: Call LB: Yes
  • Features: Cable TV: Yes
  • Features: Generator: Yes
  • Features: Security System: Yes
  • Features: Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Features: Terrace: Yes
  • Included: All Kitchen Applncs: Yes
  • Included: Call LB: Yes
  • Included: Flat Screen TV: Yes
  • Included: WasherDryer: 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: Move right into this exquisitely updated, expanded & decorated shingle style colonial near Willowmere and schools. Welcoming reception hall, bright formal south & west facing LR w/French drs, elegant formal DR, great open KIT w/top appliances, oversized center island, BRKFST area w/French drs. Bright new family rm w/coffered ceilings and fireplace (open to KIT) and mudroom w/custom built-ins. Adjacent full bath & stair to the large LL rec/media rm. The primary suite is incredible. There is an elegant spa-like bath featuring soaking tub, bright dbl vanities, oversized glass shower, gorgeous tiling and top-of-the-line finishes/fixtures. Exceptional walk-in closets w/hand-crafted built-ins. (3) 2nd FLR BRS,(one ensuite), 2nd FLR laundry, huge attic. New Garage, LG terrace, generator.

Property History for 249 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493077592

$3,805,000

+6.7% / yr

Mar 31, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90999896

$900,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493077592

$3,805,000

+6.7% / yr

03/31/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90999896

$900,000

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

Public Records for 249 Riverside Avenue

Taxable Value

Land

$1,069,110

Additions

$993,860
Total$2,062,970

Tax Record

2026

$21,628 ($1,802 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,642 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,642 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

528 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

12,197 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1964

Year Renovated

1964

Zoning

R-12

County

WESTERN CONNECTICUT

APN

GREE M:05 B:1774/S

Schools near 249 Riverside Avenue

This home is within Greenwich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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: 249 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$3,805,000
4
3,958
12,196
$1,625,000
3
2,624
13,068
$2,625,000
4
3,810
20,473
$2,180,000
4
3,420
13,503
$2,250,000
4
3,515
15,246
$3,950,000
5
4.5
4,364
11,761

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