42 Ridge Road

Closed 3/20/20
Closed 3/20/20
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Last Sold Price
$417,500
2 beds1,029 sqft$406/sqft
42 Ridge Rd, New Fairfield, CT 06812

Description

Welcome to Candlewood Lake & vacation living at sought after Candlewood Isle! Enjoy the Isle's amenities; security/guard house, tennis, bocce, basketball, playground, clubhouse, sandy beach, marina, summer youth camp & year-round social activities, this cottage retreat is perfect for summer or year round vacation living. Enjoy all-season views of Candlewood Lake with west exposure sunsets while enjoying a warm fire in the living room with gorgeous stone fireplace, taking in the view from the dining...Welcome to Candlewood Lake & vacation living at sought after Candlewood Isle! Enjoy the Isle's amenities; security/guard house, tennis, bocce, basketball, playground, clubhouse, sandy beach, marina, summer youth camp & year-round social activities, this cottage retreat is perfect for summer or year round vacation living. Enjoy all-season views of Candlewood Lake with west exposure sunsets while enjoying a warm fire in the living room with gorgeous stone fireplace, taking in the view from the dining room with expansive lake views or while entertaining from the spacious deck. The main level features include two bedrooms for one level living, full bath and spacious living room with stone fireplace, soaring ceiling with skylights, beams, window settees and hardwood floors. The lovely updated kitchen features tile floor, quartz counters, and new stainless appliances. The dining area boasts expansive views through a wall of windows. The finished lower level is perfect for guests, in-home office or a private retreat, with sliders to the patio and full bath with laundry. Direct west exposure sunsets will warm your heart all year long from the expansive 47' wrap around deck with mature perennial landscaping and walkways, perfect for outdoor entertaining! Close to center of town for shopping, minutes from MetroNorth trains an easy NYC commute and low taxes! New Fairfield and Candlewood Lake are NY's Best Kept Secret ~ Make Candlewood Isle YOUR home!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/20/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Angelina Valentini • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (203) 994-1988 ang@thevalentinigroup.com

Property Details for 42 Ridge Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170259475
Days on Market
77
Taxes
$7,765 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1935
Lot Size
0.63 AC / 27,442 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Partial, Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Walk-out
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
0
Neighborhood
Candlewood Isle
Style
Bungalow
Garage Parking Info
Paved, Off Street Parking
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$400,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

New Fairfield, CT

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Angelina Valentini

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, David Brand

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Building Information for 42 Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,442 SF

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Property Information for 42 Ridge Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Club House, Private Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Rte 39 to Candlewood Isle, left at gate, right onto sunset to ridge
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: New Fairfield
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.48424
  • Longitude: -73.45652
  • Middle Jr High School: New Fairfield
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Lake, Park, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Association Fee Includes: Club House, Tennis, Lake/Beach Access, Security Service
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax District Amount: $904
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $7,765
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lighting, Shed, Wrap Around Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, Water Community, Beach, View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Ceiling Fan,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Skylight
  • Room Length: 19.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.3
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Quartz Counters,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 8.1
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 24.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 7.4
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Stall Shower,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Built-Ins
  • Room Length: 24.8
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Stall Shower
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 5.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved, Asphalt
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3629
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1029
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Water View, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 224360
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1029.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1029.0
  • Zoning: 1
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 42 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #666077502

$417,500—
Feb 5, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1371723263

$417,500

+0.7% / yr

Dec 1, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #154005187

$377,000

+16.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #666077502

$417,500
02/05/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1371723263

$417,500

+0.7% / yr

12/01/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #154005187

$377,000

+16.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 42 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$246,400Additions$130,600Total$377,000
Tax Record2025$9,926 ($827 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,029 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,029 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt252 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935Zoning1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNFAI M:15 B:6-135 L:136-143 U:

Schools near 42 Ridge Road

This home is within New Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Consolidated School
Public - PK to 2
New Fairfield Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
New Fairfield Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
New Fairfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Consolidated School
PublicPK to 2

New Fairfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

New Fairfield Middle School
Public6 to 8

New Fairfield 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: 42 Ridge Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812
$417,500
2
1,029
27,442
55 Sunset Trail, New Fairfield, CT 06812
–
–
–
–
6,534
40 Ridge Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812
$190,900
2
1,046
15,246
44 Ridge Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812
–
4
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2,527
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