56 River Rd

3,823 Sq. Ft.
$222 / Sq. Ft.
3,823
Sq. Ft.
$222
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare combination of a gracious antique and a quiet country road. Beautifully appointed & spacious 1890 Colonial with 4+ bedrooms, 4.5 baths & 4 fireplaces. Exterior features include a heated Gunite pool, pool house, patio with outdoor kitchen, a sweeping lawn & a separate two car garage. The house has wood floors, an updated state of the art kitchen, central air & a generator. Three of the bedrooms have baths en suite and the fourth has a dedicated bath. The perfect weekend getaway or full time...A rare combination of a gracious antique and a quiet country road. Beautifully appointed & spacious 1890 Colonial with 4+ bedrooms, 4.5 baths & 4 fireplaces. Exterior features include a heated Gunite pool, pool house, patio with outdoor kitchen, a sweeping lawn & a separate two car garage. The house has wood floors, an updated state of the art kitchen, central air & a generator. Three of the bedrooms have baths en suite and the fourth has a dedicated bath. The perfect weekend getaway or full time home with generous public spaces & plenty of room for guests.
  1. Listed by Bonnie Garguilo • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (860)-354-6973 C: (860)-921-7648 bgarguilo@williampitt.com
  2. Listed by Larry Garguilo • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (860)-354-6973 C: (860)-354-6973 lgarguilo@williampitt.com

Property Details for 56 River Road

Basement Description
Concrete Floor
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Antique, Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage
Swimming Pool
Yes
LISTING CLOSED: 01/18/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 56 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #L10104586
Days on Market307
Taxes$14,057 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1890
Lot Size5.44 AC / 236,966 SF
CountyLitchfield County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Bonnie Garguilo; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Larry Garguilo

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Pels Matthews

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Building Information for 56 River Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size5.44 AC / 236,966 SF

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$5,404 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,233

Property Taxes

$1,171

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Property Information for 56 River Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Playground/Tot Lot
  • Directions: RT 67 to Weller's Bridge to River Rd to 56 on left. Use driveway to right of house.
  • Elementary School: Booth
  • High School: Regional District 12
  • Intermediate School: Svms
  • Latitude: 41.5442
  • Longitude: -73.3224
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Library, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s)
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Property Tax: $14,057
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Cabana, Patio, Shed, Stone Wall
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Brook
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Basement Hook-Up(s)
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper Level
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Softwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Eating Space,Fireplace,Granite Counters,Pantry,Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 25.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Entertainment Center,Formal,Softwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD595D430B952772E0531401100A7E0A
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Softwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Bedroom Suite,Full Bath,Softwood Floor,Upper Level,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Bedroom Suite,Full Bath,Softwood Floor,Upper Level
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Softwood Floor,Upper Level
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD595D430B952772E0531401100A7E0A
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Softwood Floor,Upper Level
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Red
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt
  • Exclusions: Dining room chandelier
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Sq Ft Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 866108
  • Sq Ft Total: 3823.0
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Storm Doors
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 56 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 28, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #588391775

$849,400

+1.1% / yr

Mar 12, 1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91919928

$680,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/28/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #588391775

$849,400

+1.1% / yr

03/12/1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91919928

$680,000

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

Public Records for 56 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$335,510Additions$445,900Total$781,410
Tax Record2024$10,158 ($846 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,850 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,850 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size236,966 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1981ZoningCCountyNORTHWEST HILLSAPNRXBY M:7 L:18Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 River Road

This home is within Regional School District 12.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - K to 5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Booth Free School
PublicK to 5

Shepaug Valley School
Public6 to 12

The Burnham School
PublicK to 5

Washington Primary School
PublicPK 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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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Bonnie Garguilo; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Larry Garguilo

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