253 Riverside Drive

Closed 1/28/22
Closed 1/28/22
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Last Sold Price
$705,000
3 beds3,360 sqft$210/sqft
253 Riverside DrFairfield, CT06824

Description

Excellent beach neighborhood with gorgeous views of Ash creek outlet and tranquil salt marsh, so come and enjoy the beach life! This Raised Ranch home presents the perfect opportunity to live directly on the water. Great location, walk to beach, town, train, shops, etc. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts views from almost every door and window. Build, renovate or live in this water front home "as is", add your finishing touches to this coastal charmer! Inside you have a large eat in kitchen, with...Excellent beach neighborhood with gorgeous views of Ash creek outlet and tranquil salt marsh, so come and enjoy the beach life! This Raised Ranch home presents the perfect opportunity to live directly on the water. Great location, walk to beach, town, train, shops, etc. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts views from almost every door and window. Build, renovate or live in this water front home "as is", add your finishing touches to this coastal charmer! Inside you have a large eat in kitchen, with an adjacent Family Room looking out to the Deck. There is a Formal Living room upstairs and a more informal Great Room on the lower level leading to a Patio. There is a Master Bedroom upstairs with Sliding doors to the Deck. There is another bedroom upstairs with a full bath. In addition to the lower Great Room, there is a bonus room and a bedroom and bath for that weekend guest if needed. At the end of the day, sit on the Deck and let the sound of the water and the smell of the salt air take your cares away! Just 1.5 miles to Metro North train. Perfect for watching the Sunrise and Fireworks! Don't Miss Out! Owner/Agent
LISTING CLOSED: 01/28/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Louise Callahan • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (203)-273-7474 C: (203)-273-7474 weezylmc@aol.com

Property Details for 253 Riverside Drive

Status
Closed
MLS #
170445023
Days on Market
75
Taxes
$12,189 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1982
Lot Size
0.31 AC / 13,503 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Crawl Space
Direct Waterfront
Yes
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Beach
Style
Raised Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage, Covered Garage
Swimming Pool
No
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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Louise Callahan

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Marie Rotondo; William Raveis Real Estate, James Millington

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Building Information for 253 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1982Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,503 SF

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Property Information for 253 Riverside Drive

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: South Benson to Riverside Drive
  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
  • Latitude: 41.15008
  • Longitude: -73.234055
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: $480
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $12,189
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, L. I. Sound Frontage, View, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Located in lower level
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Ceiling Fan,Combination Liv/Din Rm,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.3
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Corian Counters,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 14.9
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Hardwood Floor,Sliders,Stall Shower,Tub w/Shower,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.9
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Sliders,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Sliders,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 23.8
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 14.6
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5010
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Possible
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Description: Public records lists living Sq.Ft of 1680 and has no gross lower level area information
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1680
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1680
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: In Flood Zone, Water View, Level Lot, Fence - Partial
  • Parcel Number: 126991
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1680.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3360.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 80 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 4000
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 253 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1482976111

$705,000

+3.3% / yr

Oct 23, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #841230695

$522,000—
Oct 23, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #341230695

$522,000

-4.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1482976111

$705,000

+3.3% / yr

10/23/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #841230695

$522,000
10/23/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #341230695

$522,000

-4.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 253 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$325,150Additions$126,630Total$451,780
Tax Record2024$12,826 ($1,069 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,080 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,430 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982ZoningACountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNFFLD M:130 B:22

Schools near 253 Riverside Drive

This home is within Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sherman School
Public - K to 5
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public - 9 to 12
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport-St. Ann Academy
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Sherman School
PublicK to 5

Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Public9 to 12

Catholic Academy of Bridgeport-St. Ann Academy
PrivatePK to 8

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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