488 North Street

Closed 5/16/17
Closed 5/16/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,150,000
6 beds5,343 sqft$215/sqft
488 North St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.22 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$215/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Why not own one of the most admired homes in town. "Maplegate" offers just an amazing setting starting with the stone-pillared entry plus the amazing lake views, flowering gardens, spacious lawns; etc. Overlooking Lake Pierrepont and bordering 300+ acres of State Park, $800K of additions and improvements were done by the present owner over the years since purchasing; a legal apartment over the garage is perfect for rental income or guest quarters, in-law living, office; etc.; gorgeous Master Suite...Why not own one of the most admired homes in town. "Maplegate" offers just an amazing setting starting with the stone-pillared entry plus the amazing lake views, flowering gardens, spacious lawns; etc. Overlooking Lake Pierrepont and bordering 300+ acres of State Park, $800K of additions and improvements were done by the present owner over the years since purchasing; a legal apartment over the garage is perfect for rental income or guest quarters, in-law living, office; etc.; gorgeous Master Suite w/exquisite bath, radiant heated, stone balcony with amazing lake views; 5 car garage; huge chef's gourmet kitchen with all the bells and whistles; top of the line renovation/expansion in 2008; new 30K septic system; this is a must see!
  • Listed by: Chip Neumann 203.731.1411 chipneumann@houlihanlawrence.com • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 05/16/2017 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99171383

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 488 North Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $24,269 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 5
  • Neighborhood: South Ridgefield
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 2.22 AC / 96,703 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: North Street to #488 through store entrance pillars
  • Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.320377
  • Longitude: -73.506873
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: $24,269
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Gazebo, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Shed
  • Waterfront Description: View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Radiant, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Audio System, Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper Level
  • Room Count: 13
  • Rooms Total: 15
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 22.5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.5
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD5EDBFB4A5C54CEE0531401100AB037
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 10.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 33.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 14.5
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.7
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: French Doors,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 21.6
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5EDBFB4A5C54CEE0531401100AB037
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 18.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.1
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.5
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.6
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.4
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 18.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 550
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4793
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Wood
  • Parcel Number: 275551
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4793.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 5343.0
  • Zoning: Residential
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
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 488 North Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1253464767

$1,150,000—
May 16, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #597375565

$1,150,000

+5.1% / yr

Nov 5, 1998

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91153376

$460,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1253464767

$1,150,000
05/16/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #597375565

$1,150,000

+5.1% / yr

11/05/1998

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91153376

$460,000

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

Public Records for 488 North Street

Taxable ValueLand$281,260Additions$791,420Total$1,072,680
Tax Record2025$29,381 ($2,448 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,323 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,323 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt721 SqFtStories2Lot Size96,703 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated2004ZoningRAACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNRIDG M:D09 B:0072

Schools near 488 North Street

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Scotts 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

Scotts 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 North Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$1,150,000
6
5,343
96,703
482 North Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$2,800
4
3,000
87,120
North Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$480,000
4
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0
North Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$250,000
–
–
–
71,438
North Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$485,000
4
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0
480 North Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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4
2.5
2,909
90,169

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