40 Shields Lane

Closed 6/18/18
Closed 6/18/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$585,000
4 beds2,971 sqft$197/sqft
40 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.05 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is not your traditional colonial! Known affectionately as "The Tree House" due to an abundance of natural light & high setting, this special home is perched on 4.05 picturesque acres adj. 20+acre private reserve & Pierrepont Park w/direct access to hiking trails, plus babbling brook flowing right into a directly accessible private lake! Soothe your senses at every turn; multiple decks & balconies for outdoor enjoyment; over 2,000 daffodils, peonies, & lilies; plus separate detached barn/studio...This is not your traditional colonial! Known affectionately as "The Tree House" due to an abundance of natural light & high setting, this special home is perched on 4.05 picturesque acres adj. 20+acre private reserve & Pierrepont Park w/direct access to hiking trails, plus babbling brook flowing right into a directly accessible private lake! Soothe your senses at every turn; multiple decks & balconies for outdoor enjoyment; over 2,000 daffodils, peonies, & lilies; plus separate detached barn/studio w/rustic beams, wood stove, & additional deck. The main home features apprx 3,000 sf (241 in fin. LL); 4 BR; 2/1 BA; vltd ceilings; skylights; huge EIK w/center island & built-ins; updated baths; automatic generator; library w/built-ins & more! Don't miss the link to floor plans/virtual tour!
Listing closed: 06/18/2018 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99183650

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,055,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

Ridgefield, CT

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Property Information for 40 Shields Lane

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,697 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Interior Access, Walk-out
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 4.05 AC / 176,418 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Main Street East to Rt 35. Left on Limestone, then left on Shields to #40 (make right on pvt access way to back)
  • Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.314865
  • Longitude: -73.493225
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: $11,697
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Barn, Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting
  • Waterfront Description: Brook, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,French Doors
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,French Doors,Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Built-Ins,Dining Area,Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 24.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.5
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Built-Ins,Full Bath,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 19.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 13.8
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Media Room
  • Room Width: 14.5
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2664
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 279856
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2971.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2971.0
  • Zoning: RAA
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 40 Shields Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #625596672

$575,000—
Jun 19, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1292048809

$575,000

+0.9% / yr

Dec 12, 1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91154213

$480,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #625596672

$575,000
06/19/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1292048809

$575,000

+0.9% / yr

12/12/1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91154213

$480,000

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

Public Records for 40 Shields Lane

Taxable ValueLand$278,880Additions$240,100Total$518,980
Tax Record2025$14,215 ($1,185 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,664 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,110 SqFtStories2Lot Size176,418 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1996ZoningRAACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNRIDG M:F10 B:0015

Schools near 40 Shields Lane

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
East Ridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridgefield High School
Public - 9 to 12
District Program Res
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: 40 Shields Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$585,000
4
2,971
176,418
48 Shields Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$495,000
3
3
1,394
91,912
38 Shields Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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4
3
1,326
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42 Shields Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$565,000
3
1,832
66,646
36 Shields Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$609,000
4
2,228
51,400
37 Shields Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$640,000
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