Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,358 sqft$929/sqft
44 Willowmere Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$929/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A rare offering within the coveted Willowmere Association, 44 Willowmere Avenue presents a unique opportunity in a special waterfront enclave. This four-bedroom residence captures beautiful water views and is set amid mature, curated landscaping, creating a private, garden-like setting. A true mid-century modern home, it was designed as the personal residence of Joyce (architect) and William (landscape designer) Rutherford, a Northern California husband-and-wife team, with a thoughtful connection...A rare offering within the coveted Willowmere Association, 44 Willowmere Avenue presents a unique opportunity in a special waterfront enclave. This four-bedroom residence captures beautiful water views and is set amid mature, curated landscaping, creating a private, garden-like setting. A true mid-century modern home, it was designed as the personal residence of Joyce (architect) and William (landscape designer) Rutherford, a Northern California husband-and-wife team, with a thoughtful connection between architecture and nature. The existing footprint offers flexibility, complemented by a heated pool and a walkable, highly desirable location.
  • Listed by: Joy Metalios 203.869.0700 joygreenwichbroker@gmail.com • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 06/17/2026 12:00 AM • Source: GMLS, MLS#: 124841

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Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence, Joy Metalios

Sold By Sotheby's International Realty, Kim Horton

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$23,452 per month

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 44 Willowmere Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,392 / year
  • Condo/Co-op Fees: $1,000 / month
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Section: Riverside
  • Association: Willowmere
  • Design: Contemporary
  • Pool: Yes
  • Basement Type: None
  • Garage #: 2.00
  • WaterFront: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 1 - Riverside
  • Elementary School: Riverside
  • Middle School: Eastern
  • Directions: GPS
  • City: Riverside
  • MLS Area Major: 1 - Riverside
  • Longitude: -73.57791
  • Latitude: 41.02
  • Postal Code: 06878
  • County: Fairfield
  • State Or Province: CT
HOA and Fees
  • Parcel Number: 05-2677/S
  • Association Chg/Yr: $0
  • Condo/Coop Info: Comm Charges: $1,000
  • Taxes: $22,392
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 2
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Dining Room Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Library/Den Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Library/Den Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Powder Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Powder Room Level/FP: 3rd: 1
  • Kitchen Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Primary Bdrm Level/FP: 3rd: 1
  • Primary Bath Level/FP: 3rd: 1
  • Dbl Bdrms Level/FP: 3rd: 3
  • Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Bath Level/FP: 3rd: 1
  • Laundry Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Other Room Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Other Room 2 Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Attic: None: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings: Beamed: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings: Double Height: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Eat-In Kitchen: Yes
  • LibraryDen Comments: Sliding Door: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings: Beamed: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings: Double Height: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Office Space: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 2: See Remarks: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central AC: Yes
  • Heat System: Forced Air: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Primary Bedroom Suite: Yes
  • Primary Bth Ceilings: Skylight: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central Air
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding: Yes
  • Court: No
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool YN: Yes
  • Features: Garden
Property
Lot Information
  • Location Property Info: SPOLP: $1.27
  • Location Property Info: List PriceSqFt: $734.28
  • Location Property Info: Owner: Blasberg,Janet L Ret.&Ronald
  • Location Property Info: Zoning: R-20
  • Location Property Info: State: Connecticut
  • Location Property Info: Zip Code: 06878
  • Location Property Info: # FPs: 3.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21344.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • General Property Info: Acres -: 0.49
  • General Property Info: Elementary School: Riverside
  • General Property Info: Middle School: Eastern
  • General Property Info: Pool Description: Heated
  • General Property Info: SqFt Source: Taxcard
  • Assessment: $1,811,810
  • Zoning: R-20
  • Sanitation Source: Town Sewer
  • SqFt Source: Taxcard
  • Waterfront Descrip: Waterviews
  • Features: Back Stairs: Yes
  • Features: Deck: Yes
  • Features: Generator: Yes
  • Features: Hot Tub: Yes
  • Features: Intercom: Yes
Utilities
  • Gas Source: Public Utility: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water: Gas: Yes
  • Heat System: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Public Remarks: A rare offering within the coveted Willowmere Association, 44 Willowmere Avenue presents a unique opportunity in a special waterfront enclave. This four-bedroom residence captures beautiful water views and is set amid mature, curated landscaping, creating a private, garden-like setting. A true mid-century modern home, it was designed as the personal residence of Joyce (architect) and William (landscape designer) Rutherford, a Northern California husband-and-wife team, with a thoughtful connection between architecture and nature. The existing footprint offers flexibility, complemented by a heated pool and a walkable, highly desirable location.
  • Parking Desc: Attached Garage

Property History for 44 Willowmere Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1943021217

$4,050,000

+4.5% / yr

Aug 24, 1990

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91012205

$825,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1943021217

$4,050,000

+4.5% / yr

08/24/1990

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91012205

$825,000

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Public Records for 44 Willowmere Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,181,040Additions$630,770Total$1,811,810
Tax Record2025$22,392 ($1,866 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,358 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,358 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,843 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1975ZoningR-20CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNGREE M:05 B:2677/S

Schools near 44 Willowmere Avenue

This home is within Greenwich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riverside School
PublicK to 5

Eastern Middle School
Public6 to 8

Greenwich High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence, Joy Metalios

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