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Last Sold Price
2 beds828 sqft$193/sqft
488 Bennetts Farm Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1954Year Built
$193/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This is a short sale and compensation will be 1/2 of what the bank will pay. Rare opportunity to own lakefront property right next to a beach. The stone fireplace is fabulous. Hardwood floors in most of the house. Large deck (14x18) off back of the house for amazing water views and relaxing. There is a full basement as well. Cute, charming and this house will not last!This is a short sale and compensation will be 1/2 of what the bank will pay. Rare opportunity to own lakefront property right next to a beach. The stone fireplace is fabulous. Hardwood floors in most of the house. Large deck (14x18) off back of the house for amazing water views and relaxing. There is a full basement as well. Cute, charming and this house will not last!
Listing closed: 12/30/2015 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99092318

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$520,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Lonnie Shapiro

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Lonnie Shapiro

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Property Information for 488 Bennetts Farm Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,451 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Unpaved
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Great Hill to Bennett's Farm Rd. Or Limestone Rd to Bennett's Farm Rd. #488 is right next to the beach.
  • Elementary School: Ridgebury
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.329243
  • Longitude: -73.487494
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: $5,451
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Frontage, Lake, View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling System: None
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Room Count: 4
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Natural Cedar
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 828
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Some Wetlands
  • Parcel Number: 279688
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 828.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 828.0
  • Zoning: RA
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Public Records for 488 Bennetts Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$186,620Additions$75,180Total$261,800
Tax Record2025$7,171 ($598 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt828 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt828 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt378 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1993ZoningRACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNRIDG M:F08 B:0097

Schools near 488 Bennetts Farm 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: 488 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$160,000
2
828
8,712
$780,000
3
3,372
10,454
$479,000
3
828
10,454
$312,500
3
1,700
12,196
$7,000
3
2
2,231
50,094
$515,000
4
1,982
10,890

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