72 High Ridge Avenue

Closed 10/4/19
Closed 10/4/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,525,000
6 beds6,337 sqft
72 High Ridge Ave, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.52 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$241/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Impeccable property in the most coveted area in town. Thoughtfully & masterfully restored c. 1880 colonial in Ridgefield's renowned historic district offers a wonderful blend of times gone by with modern day amenities and comforts. This light-filled, magnificent home has grand over-sized rooms, high ceilings and lovely original details, perfect for gracious living and formal/informal entertaining. Per the owners the entire house and property has been restored/renovated, including all internal systems,...Impeccable property in the most coveted area in town. Thoughtfully & masterfully restored c. 1880 colonial in Ridgefield's renowned historic district offers a wonderful blend of times gone by with modern day amenities and comforts. This light-filled, magnificent home has grand over-sized rooms, high ceilings and lovely original details, perfect for gracious living and formal/informal entertaining. Per the owners the entire house and property has been restored/renovated, including all internal systems, 8 bathrooms (marble finishes, custom cabinets, top of the line fixtures), a chef's dream kitchen plus family room, and much, much, more. This is the home you've been waiting for - authentic, fresh, timelessly elegant, turn-key ready. Effective July 2019: Assessment lowered to $1,231,750 equating to taxes now of $34,218.
  • Listed by: Chip Neumann 203.770.8591 chipneumann@houlihanlawrence.com • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 10/04/2019 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170194951

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,775,000

Avg days on market

66

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

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Property Information for 72 High Ridge Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $34,638 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Neighborhood: Village Center
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Tandem, Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 1.52 AC / 66,211 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Main to King to High Ridge, on left
  • Elementary School: Veterans Park
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.27489
  • Longitude: -73.50107
  • Middle Jr High School: East Ridge
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $34,638
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Porch-Wrap Around, Terrace, Wrap Around Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Counter Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Finished, Floored
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier, Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar
  • Room Count: 14
  • Rooms Total: 16
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 27.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 20.5
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor,Pantry,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.5
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.5
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Dressing Room,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 20.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.5
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 5272
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Historic District, Level Lot, Fence - Partial, Fence - Stone
  • Parcel Number: 278751
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6337.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 6337.0
  • Zoning: Res.
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 100 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Public Records for 72 High Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$565,810Additions$769,160Total$1,334,970
Tax Record2025$36,565 ($3,047 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt5,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,272 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,972 SqFtStories2Lot Size66,211 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2012ZoningRACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNRIDG M:E16 B:0043

Schools near 72 High Ridge Avenue

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Veterans Park Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
East Ridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridgefield High School
Public - 9 to 12
District Program Res
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Veterans Park 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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$1,525,000
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