288 Riverside Avenue

Closed 6/25/21
Closed 6/25/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,937,500
5 beds7,442 sqft$529/sqft
288 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.39 acresLot Size
2007Year Built
$529/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sophisticated Shingle-Style home in the heart of Riverside. Interiors designed by Steven Gambrel with spectacular custom finishes and details throughout. Three finished floors offers wonderful spaces for formal entertaining or family friendly gatherings. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances flows easily into a spacious family room with fireplace. French doors lead out to a lovely terrace and level yard. Tranquil office/library with built-ins on the first floor. The Master bedroom...Sophisticated Shingle-Style home in the heart of Riverside. Interiors designed by Steven Gambrel with spectacular custom finishes and details throughout. Three finished floors offers wonderful spaces for formal entertaining or family friendly gatherings. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances flows easily into a spacious family room with fireplace. French doors lead out to a lovely terrace and level yard. Tranquil office/library with built-ins on the first floor. The Master bedroom suite with soaring ceilings enjoys a fireplace, sitting room and luxury bath. Four en-suite bedrooms each with vaulted ceilings, a separate homework room and laundry completes second floor. The lower level is a children's delight with sport court and tv/game room. Steps to schools, train and OG.
  • Listed by: Tracey Koorbusch 203.869.4343 tracey.koorbusch@sothebys.realty • Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Alexandra Shaw 203.869.4343 sandy.shaw@sothebys.realty • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 06/25/2021 12:00 AM • Source: GMLS, MLS#: 112506

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,950,000

Avg days on market

82

Sale-to-list ratio

101.9%

Riverside, CT

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Tracey Koorbusch; Sotheby's International Realty, Alexandra Shaw

Sold By Compass Connecticut, LLC, Angela Swift

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Property Information for 288 Riverside Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $28,624 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Section: Riverside
  • Design: Shingle Style
  • Pool: No
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Garage #: 2.00
  • Garage Desc: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 1 - Riverside
  • Elementary School: Riverside
  • Middle School: Eastern
  • City: Riverside
  • MLS Area Major: 1 - Riverside
  • Longitude: -73.577068
  • Latitude: 41.03
  • Postal Code: 06878
  • County: Fairfield
  • State Or Province: CT
HOA and Fees
  • Parcel Number: 05-1986/S
  • Association Chg/Yr: $0
  • Taxes: $28,624
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Baths Full: 5
  • Baths Half: 2
  • 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
  • Library/Den Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Powder Room Level/FP: 1st: 2
  • 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: 4
  • Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 4
  • Laundry Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Other Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Other Room 2 Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Other Room 3 Level/FP: 2nd: 2
  • Attic: Partial: Yes
  • Dbl Bdrms Ceilings: Vaulted: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Dining Room Comments: Formal: Yes
  • Entry Hall Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments: Hardwood Floor: Yes
  • Family Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Family Room Comments: French Doors: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Eat-In Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Gourmet: Yes
  • Laundry Comments: Separate Room: Yes
  • LibraryDen Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • LibraryDen Comments: Built-Ins: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Butler's Pantry: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Mudroom: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Office Space: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central AC: Yes
  • Heat System: Forced Air: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings: Vaulted: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Primary Bedroom Suite: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Luxury Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central A/C
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Court: No
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Wood
  • Pool YN: No
  • Features: Balcony
Property
Lot Information
  • Location Property Info: SPOLP: $.96
  • Location Property Info: List PriceSqFt: $550.93
  • Location Property Info: Owner: Mcgee, James W & Sawnie F
  • Location Property Info: Zoning: R-12
  • Location Property Info: # FPs: 3.0
  • Lot Description: Level,Parklike
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16988.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Description: Level: Yes
  • Lot Description: Parklike: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • General Property Info: Acres -: 0.39
  • General Property Info: Elementary School: Riverside
  • General Property Info: Middle School: Eastern
  • General Property Info: Design: Shingle Style
  • General Property Info: Design Plan: Traditional
  • General Property Info: SqFt Source: Architect
  • Assessment: $2,381,400
  • Zoning: R-12
  • Sanitation Source: Public Sewer
  • SqFt Source: Architect
  • Excluded: Dining Rm Chandelier: Yes
  • Excluded: Other Chandelier: Yes
  • Features: Auto Garage Door: Yes
  • Features: Back Stairs: Yes
  • Features: Balcony: Yes
  • Features: Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Features: Security System: Yes
  • Features: Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Features: Terrace: Yes
  • Included: All Kitchen Applncs: 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: Sophisticated Shingle-Style home in the heart of Riverside. Interiors designed by Steven Gambrel with spectacular custom finishes and details throughout. Three finished floors offers wonderful spaces for formal entertaining or family friendly gatherings. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances flows easily into a spacious family room with fireplace. French doors lead out to a lovely terrace and level yard.Tranquil office/library with built-ins on the first floor. The Master bedroom suite with soaring ceilings enjoys a fireplace, sitting room and luxury bath. Four en-suite bedrooms each with vaulted ceilings, a separate homework room and laundry completes second floor. The lower level is a children's delight with sport court and tv/game room. Steps to schools, train and OG.
  • Parking Desc: Garage Door Opener

Property History for 288 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465583807

$3,937,500

+204.1% / yr

Oct 30, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327040672

$1

-100.0% / yr

Jun 29, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #223361558

$3,850,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465583807

$3,937,500

+204.1% / yr

10/30/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327040672

$1

-100.0% / yr

06/29/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #223361558

$3,850,000

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

Public Records for 288 Riverside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$978,110Additions$1,617,420Total$2,595,530
Tax Record2025$32,078 ($2,673 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths6Total Finished SqFt5,643 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,643 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,665 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006Year Renovated2006ZoningR-12CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNGREE M:05 B:1986/S

Schools near 288 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: 288 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$3,937,500
5
7,442
16,988
19 Meadow Road, Riverside, CT 06878
$3,200,000
4
2.5
2,849
15,246
11 Meadow Road, Riverside, CT 06878
$550,000
3
3.5
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20 Marks Road, Riverside, CT 06878
$4,600,000
5
6,097
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26 Marks Road, Riverside, CT 06878
$2,950,000
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