Closed
Last Sold Price
$429,000
3 beds1,987 sqft

26 Rita Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.41 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$216/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

More than a house, a lifestyle. Must see. At the end of a quiet cul de sac in the much sought after Fox Hill Lake community. Exceptional perennial garden. Fenced yard. With over 200 feet of direct waterfront and private dock and boathouse, enjoy year round activities on the lake including boating, fishing and ice skating. Windows! Windows! Absolutely breathtaking views with walls of floor to ceiling windows across the living room and dining room of this house. One car garage and workshop as well...More than a house, a lifestyle. Must see. At the end of a quiet cul de sac in the much sought after Fox Hill Lake community. Exceptional perennial garden. Fenced yard. With over 200 feet of direct waterfront and private dock and boathouse, enjoy year round activities on the lake including boating, fishing and ice skating. Windows! Windows! Absolutely breathtaking views with walls of floor to ceiling windows across the living room and dining room of this house. One car garage and workshop as well as additional parking. Perfect house for entertaining with an open floor plan and 20 foot dining room with Original mural of the Seasons of the lake by artist Peter J. Wick. New flooring throughout. New bathrooms. New appliances and updated kitchen. Flexible floor plan with large downstairs space which the owner is using as third bedroom. Town records list house as two bedroom. . Welcome home. Owner Is Related To Broker
  • Listed by: Carl G Cooke 203.852.1800 carl@cookerealestate.com • Cooke Realty
Listing closed: 05/15/2019 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170175458
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$717,500

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

102.8%

Ridgefield, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Cooke Realty, Carl G Cooke

Sold By Dagny's Real Estate, Catalina L Bazan

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Property Information for 26 Rita Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,481 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Other
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Off Limestone Road
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.3252
  • Longitude: -73.48929
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: $7,481
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Lake
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 0
  • Rooms Total: 5

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Gravel, Other
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 800
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1187
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Water View
  • Parcel Number: 279641
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1187.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1987.0
  • Zoning: RA
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 26 Rita Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #645460750

$429,000

+2.6% / yr

Nov 8, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #322029123

$352,500
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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #645460750

$429,000

+2.6% / yr

11/08/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #322029123

$352,500

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

Public Records for 26 Rita Road

Taxable Value

Land

$191,100

Additions

$105,490
Total$296,590

Tax Record

2025

$8,124 ($677 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,187 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,187 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

387 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

17,860 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1956

Year Renovated

1985

Zoning

RA

County

WESTERN CONNECTICUT

APN

RIDG M:F08 B:0039

Schools near 26 Rita Road

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 26 Rita Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$429,000
3
1,987
17,859
$600,000
2
985
35,719
$467,500
2
2,267
16,117
$425,000
3
2,092
9,147
$775,000
3
2,020
10,890
$550,000
3
2.5
1,432
13,939

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