51 Shadow Ln

Ridgefield, CT 06877

$1,200,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,116 Sq. Ft.
$292 / Sq. Ft.
4,116
Sq. Ft.
$292
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/9/20
Closed 11/9/20
Welcome to 51 Shadow Lane

Description

Welcome to this "one of a kind" offering in an extraordinary location walking distance to town and 4 minutes to the NY (Westchester County) border. Built in 1880, this was once part of an estate on High Ridge Avenue owned by a "William A Jenner" who summered in his home on Publishers Row as it was called then. This part of the property was called Overlook Farm. It housed a carriage house, a caretakers cottage and this beautiful barn. The other two buildings in front of this house were sold a few...Welcome to this "one of a kind" offering in an extraordinary location walking distance to town and 4 minutes to the NY (Westchester County) border. Built in 1880, this was once part of an estate on High Ridge Avenue owned by a "William A Jenner" who summered in his home on Publishers Row as it was called then. This part of the property was called Overlook Farm. It housed a carriage house, a caretakers cottage and this beautiful barn. The other two buildings in front of this house were sold a few years ago. Own a piece of Ridgefield history in this charming 4 bedroom home with 4 fireplaces, large great room, new kitchen & new master bedroom suite w/ fireplace & fabulous new master bath. There is a beautiful 3 room apartment over the 3 car garage which includes a fireplace in the large great room, good sized bedroom, updated bathroom, kitchen as well as a washer and dryer. The entire apartment as well as the main house has just been painted. The main house has 3200 square feet, the apartment has approx 919 square feet perfect for in-laws, a nanny or private workspace. The master bath is totally brand new, family bath in the hallway re-done as well. The new kitchen has the latest & greatest accessories. Enjoy the heated in-ground pool located right off the kitchen w/ lots of decking and patios surrounding the pool. The property has been professionally landscaped and is beautifully maintained. Tired of the usual traditional houses? Then this is your house!
  1. Listed by Lonnie Shapiro • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (203)-731-7722 C: (203)-731-7722 lonniesweb@aol.com

Property Details for 51 Shadow Lane

Basement Description
Crawl Space, Sump Pump
Direct Waterfront
No
Expected Active Date
07-02-2020
Garages Number
3
Neighborhood
Village Center
Style
Colonial, Barn
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 11/09/2020 09:53 PM

Property Details for 51 Shadow Lane

StatusClosed
MLS #170309959
Days on Market129
Taxes$17,862 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1880
Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF
CountyFairfield County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Lonnie Shapiro

Sold By Houlihan Lawrence, Patricia Hellrigel

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Building Information for 51 Shadow Lane

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF

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$7,337 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,849

Property Taxes

$1,489

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Property Information for 51 Shadow Lane

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Rt 35 or High Ridge Ave to Shadow Lane. Quick right onto the continuation of Shadow Lane. Almost at the end...see sign....go down driveway until the end.
  • Elementary School: Veterans Park
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.272804
  • Longitude: -73.505554
  • Middle Jr High School: East Ridge
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $17,862
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Guest House, Gutters, Lighting, Porch, Stone Wall
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Vinyl
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 5
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor Near Mud Room
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 14
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Engineered Wood Floor,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 25.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 16.3
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Length: 12.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.3
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Length: 18.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Engineered Wood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Built-In Hutch,Dining Area,Granite Counters,Island
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Engineered Wood Floor,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Engineered Wood Floor,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 10.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Full Bath,Softwood Floor,Stall Shower
  • Room Length: 25.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.2
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.9
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: beige
  • Construction Description: Frame, Block
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4116
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Dry, Level Lot, Rolling, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 278720
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4116.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4116.0
  • Zoning: RA
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Oil, Propane
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 51 Shadow Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #683263500

$1,200,000—
May 23, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #160994616

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #683263500

$1,200,000
05/23/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #160994616

$1,200,000

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

Public Records for 51 Shadow Lane

Taxable ValueLand$316,750Additions$570,640Total$887,390
Tax Record2024$24,306 ($2,026 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,116 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,116 SqFtStories2Lot Size55,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1989ZoningRACountyFAIRFIELDAPNRIDG M:E16 B:0012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 51 Shadow Lane

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Veterans Park Elementary School
Public - K to 5
East Ridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridgefield High School
Public - 9 to 12
District Program Erms
Public - PK to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Veterans Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

East Ridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridgefield High School
Public9 to 12

District Program Erms
PublicPK to 1

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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Lonnie Shapiro

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