253 George Washington Highway

Closed 1/27/20
Closed 1/27/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$475,000
4 beds2,541 sqft
253 George Washington Hwy, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.46 acresLot Size
1739Year Built
$187/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

For people who love beauty: This charming farmhouse retreat, with barn, overlooks one of Ridgefield’s most enchanting properties: 2.46 pastoral acres of tranquil lawns, mature trees, organic vegetable garden, and a thriving meadow enlivened with birds and bordering protected open space. The historic house dates to 1739, beckoning all to relax into the rare, enduring beauty of wide board chestnut floors, antique glass in 12 over 12 paned windows, and 3 fireplaces for cozy winters. In addition to the...For people who love beauty: This charming farmhouse retreat, with barn, overlooks one of Ridgefield’s most enchanting properties: 2.46 pastoral acres of tranquil lawns, mature trees, organic vegetable garden, and a thriving meadow enlivened with birds and bordering protected open space. The historic house dates to 1739, beckoning all to relax into the rare, enduring beauty of wide board chestnut floors, antique glass in 12 over 12 paned windows, and 3 fireplaces for cozy winters. In addition to the main home, this bucolic country compound includes the expansive red barn w/ 2 garage bays, 2 horse stalls & 2nd floor loft; potting shed; flowering dogwood, apple, plum, and cherry trees; and extraordinary birches & sugar maples. In 1781 the French army led by General Rochambeau stopped here for water from the stone lined well at the SE corner, on their way to meet George Washington, who marched past a year earlier. Today: 2,541 sf on 3 finished levels, 4 BR & 3 full baths. The 1st floor offers gracious living & dining rooms for entertaining; cozy library w/built-in bookshelves; den or guest BR w/full bath; plus EIK featuring S/S counters & appliances incl. gas range/hood, dishwasher, & new refrigerator. Front & back stairways lead to the 2nd floor offering 3 more BRs & full bath; plus walk up to 3rd floor w/2 additional rooms & 3rd bath. Idyllic location, convenient to restaurants, shopping & Whole Foods, plus all commuting routes and train stations– just 1 hour from Manhattan.
  • Listed by: Laura Ancona 203.733.7053 lancona@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 01/27/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170196297

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 253 George Washington Highway

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,762 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: North Ridgefield
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Barn
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1739
  • Lot Size: 2.46 AC / 107,157 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Ridgebury to 253 George Washington Highway. Left at corner of Briar Ridge, driveway on left.
  • Elementary School: Ridgebury
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.36396
  • Longitude: -73.50295
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $8,762
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Porch-Screened, Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Radiator, Steam
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 21.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Dining Area,Pantry
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Beams,Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 13.5
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Cream
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1739
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2107
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 276720
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2541.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2541.0
  • Zoning: RAAA
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 253 George Washington Highway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #662596044

$475,000—
Dec 16, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1358359644

$475,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #662596044

$475,000
12/16/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1358359644

$475,000

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

Public Records for 253 George Washington Highway

Taxable ValueLand$188,650Additions$174,370Total$363,020
Tax Record2025$9,943 ($829 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,107 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,107 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt806 SqFtStories2Lot Size90,169 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningRAAACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNRIDG M:E03 B:0002

Schools near 253 George Washington Highway

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ridgebury Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Scotts Ridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridgefield High School
Public - 9 to 12
District Program Res
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ridgebury Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Scotts Ridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridgefield High School
Public9 to 12

District Program Res
Public3 to 5

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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This home: 253 George Washington Highway, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$475,000
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