78 Hobby Drive

Closed 12/16/20
Closed 12/16/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$620,000
4 beds2,468 sqft

78 Hobby Dr, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.11 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$251/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome Home! Pride of ownership is evident in this lovingly maintained center hall colonial in a quiet cul de sac neighborhood. Relax in the large family room with expansive built ins and gas fireplace. Entertain in the elegant living room accented with chair rail and crown moldings or re-envision it into a formal dining room. Both front rooms are light and bright with sparkling bow windows. The chefs kitchen has been redone and expanded with granite countertops, white cupboards and new appliances....Welcome Home! Pride of ownership is evident in this lovingly maintained center hall colonial in a quiet cul de sac neighborhood. Relax in the large family room with expansive built ins and gas fireplace. Entertain in the elegant living room accented with chair rail and crown moldings or re-envision it into a formal dining room. Both front rooms are light and bright with sparkling bow windows. The chefs kitchen has been redone and expanded with granite countertops, white cupboards and new appliances. Cultivate herbs and flowers in the conveniently constructed greenhouse window overlooking the magnificent gardens. Sliders allow easy access to the screened porch to enjoy the privacy of the serene backyard. Theres an arts and craft room or home office adjacent to the kitchen. Four bedrooms - all with hardwood floors - are on the upper level. The powder room and both full baths have been remodeled using the finest materials. The master bath has brushed nickel fixtures with a rain head shower faucet and hand held spray. The hall bath has Kohler fixtures and a rain head shower with separate hand held spray. Extra living space is found in the finished, walk out lower level. Through a set of sunny sliders you are greeted with a generous, flat yard and a patio for your fire pit on those crisp Autumn nights. From this quiet, walkable neighborhood you can easily access the Metro North train station , shopping, schools or Ridgefield's wonderful downtown. A home for all seasons!
Listing closed: 12/16/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170328904
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 78 Hobby Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $9,275 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 1.11 AC / 48,351 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Rt 116 to Hobby Dr, make left, house toward cul de sac on right.
  • Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.32654
  • Longitude: -73.52017
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $9,275
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Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Screened, Shed, Underground Sprinkler
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Off kitchen
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Half Bath,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Remodeled,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Sliders,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Cedar Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 8.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Asbestos
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 500
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1968
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Treed, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 275378
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1968.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2468.0
  • Zoning: RAA
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Ridge Vents, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 78 Hobby Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 14, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #685806387

$620,000—
Dec 14, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1429942724

$620,000

+2.4% / yr

Jul 16, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91157288

$312,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/14/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #685806387

$620,000
12/14/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1429942724

$620,000

+2.4% / yr

07/16/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91157288

$312,000

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Public records

78 Hobby Drive

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,968 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,968 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

412 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 78 Hobby Drive

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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