8 Hill Ln Avenue

Closed 12/8/20
Closed 12/8/20
Twilight from Across the Pond
8 Hill Lane Avenue
8 Hill Ln Ave Riverside CT-large-055-060
2nd Floor Entry
2nd Floor Entry
Reading Nook
Living Room with Cathedral Ceilings
Living Room with Palladian Window
Living Room & Dining Room
French doors overlooking Willowmere pond
8 Hill Ln Ave Riverside CT-large-029-018
Dining Room leading to Kitchen
Kitchen with center Island
Kitchen
Kitchen
Office & Back Entry
Stairs to 3rd Floor & Office
Master Suite on 3rd
View from Master Bedroom
Master Bath with Steam Shower
Library
Library leading to Bedroom
Bedroom on 2nd Floor with views
Bedroom on 2nd Floor
Bath Adjoining Bedroom & Library
Bedroom on 2nd Floor
Bath Adjoining Bedroom
Den on 2nd Floor
Den on 2nd Floor
Bedroom on 1st Floor
Bedroom on 1st Floor
Bedroom on 1st Floor
Bedroom on 1st Floor
Front Entrance Hall
Terrace off Dining Room
View from Terrace off Living Room
View from Terrace
Side Garden
Side Garden
Rolling Lawn
View from across the Pond
Aerial of Willowmere view
Private Beach Association
Beach
Beach
Beach
!st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor Master Suite
Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,500,000
5 beds4,419 sqft$792/sqft
8 Hill Ln Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.54 acresLot Size
1921Year Built
$792/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$745/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Majestic Willowmere five-bedroom home sits atop a pristine .54 acre abutting Greenwich Land Trust and tranquil pond overlooking Greenwich Cove with deeded rights to association beach and dock. Original architectural details blend with modern updates in this historic residence, built in 1921 and renovated/expanded in 2006. Sundrenched, spacious interior boasts a flexible floor plan. Showcases grand living room with exquisite wrought iron gates, 20' ceiling, fireplace and Palladian doors to stone terrace...Majestic Willowmere five-bedroom home sits atop a pristine .54 acre abutting Greenwich Land Trust and tranquil pond overlooking Greenwich Cove with deeded rights to association beach and dock. Original architectural details blend with modern updates in this historic residence, built in 1921 and renovated/expanded in 2006. Sundrenched, spacious interior boasts a flexible floor plan. Showcases grand living room with exquisite wrought iron gates, 20' ceiling, fireplace and Palladian doors to stone terrace and sweeping lawn. This home offers dining room with fireplace, patio; chef's kitchen, den, guest suite with sitting room and entire top floor master suite with deluxe bath and walk-in closet. Stunning Ludowici tile roof. First time this legacy property has been on the market in 50 years.
  • Listed by: Jane Howard Basham 203.869.0700 jbasham@houlihanlawrence.com • Houlihan Lawrence
Listing closed: 12/08/2020 12:00 AM • Source: GMLS, MLS#: 110299

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,250,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

Riverside, CT

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Property Information for 8 Hill Ln Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $23,765 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Section: Riverside
  • Association: Willowmere
  • Design: Mediterranean
  • Pool: No
  • Basement Type: Crawl
  • Garage #: 2.00
  • Garage Desc: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Association: Yes
  • WaterFront: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Lot Size: 0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 1 - Riverside
  • Elementary School: Riverside
  • Middle School: Eastern
  • Directions: Meadow Road, left on Hill Lane Avenue, only house on the Right.
  • City: Riverside
  • MLS Area Major: 1 - Riverside
  • Longitude: -73.578577
  • Latitude: 41.02
  • Postal Code: 06878
  • County: Fairfield
  • State Or Province: CT
HOA and Fees
  • Parcel Number: 05-1926/S
  • Association Chg/Yr: $745
  • Taxes: $23,765
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Baths Full: 5
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 3rd: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Dining Room Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Dining Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Library/Den Level/FP: 2nd: 2
  • Powder Room Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Kitchen Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Primary Bdrm Level/FP: 3rd: 1
  • Primary Bath Level/FP: 3rd: 1
  • Dbl Bdrms Level/FP: 1st: 2
  • Dbl Bdrms Level/FP: 2nd: 2
  • Bath Level/FP: 1st: 2
  • Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 2
  • Laundry Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Other Room Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Attic: Partial: Yes
  • Bath Ceilings: Skylight: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Dining Room Comments: French Doors: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments: Marble Floor: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceilings: Skylight: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Eat-In Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Gourmet: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Island: Yes
  • Laundry Comments: Adjacent to Kitchen: Yes
  • LibraryDen Comments: Built-Ins: Yes
  • LibraryDen Comments: French Doors: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings: Cathedral: Yes
  • Living Room Comments: Built-Ins: Yes
  • Living Room Comments: French Doors: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Office Space: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central AC: Yes
  • Heat System: Hot Water: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings: Extra Height: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings: Tray: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Dressing Room: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Primary Bedroom Suite: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments: Walk-in Closet(s): Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Luxury Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments: Steam Shower: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central A/C
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco: Yes
  • Court: No
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Tile
  • Pool YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Location Property Info: SPOLP: $.88
  • Location Property Info: List PriceSqFt: $792.03
  • Location Property Info: Owner: W Rindlaub John Ret & John W R
  • Location Property Info: Zoning: R-20
  • Location Property Info: # FPs: 2.0
  • Lot Description: Parklike,Rolling
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Lot Size Area: 0.54
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23522.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Description: Parklike: Yes
  • Lot Description: Rolling: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • General Property Info: Acres -: 0.54
  • General Property Info: Year Renovations: 2006.0
  • General Property Info: Year Addition: 2006.0
  • General Property Info: Elementary School: Riverside
  • General Property Info: Middle School: Eastern
  • General Property Info: Design: Mediterranean
  • General Property Info: Design Plan: Open Plan
  • General Property Info: SqFt Source: Taxcard
  • Assessment: $1,957,550
  • Year Renovations: 2006
  • Zoning: R-20
  • Sanitation Source: Public Sewer
  • SqFt Source: Taxcard
  • Waterfront Descrip: Pond/Lake, Waterviews
  • Features: Auto Garage Door: Yes
  • Features: Cable TV: Yes
  • Features: Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Features: Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Features: Generator: Yes
  • Features: Security System: Yes
  • Features: Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Features: Terrace: Yes
  • Included: All Kitchen Applncs: Yes
  • Included: WasherDryer: Yes
Utilities
  • Gas Source: Public Utility: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water: Gas: Yes
  • Heat System: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Public Remarks: Majestic Willowmere five-bedroom home sits atop a pristine .54 acre abutting Greenwich Land Trust and tranquil pond overlooking Greenwich Cove with deeded rights to association beach and dock. Original architectural details blend with modern updates in this historic residence, built in 1921 and renovated/expanded in 2006. Sundrenched, spacious interior boasts a flexible floor plan. Showcases grand living room with exquisite wrought iron gates, 20' ceiling, fireplace and Palladian doors to stone terrace and sweeping lawn. This home offers dining room with fireplace, patio; chef's kitchen, den, guest suite with sitting room and entire top floor master suite with deluxe bath and walk-in closet. Stunning Ludowici tile roof. First time this legacy property has been on the market in 50 years.
  • Parking Desc: Garage Door Opener

Property History for 8 Hill Ln Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #685496628

$3,500,000—
Dec 4, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1428674502

$3,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #685496628

$3,500,000
12/04/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1428674502

$3,500,000

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

Public Records for 8 Hill Ln Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,461,110Additions$2,158,030Total$3,619,140
Tax Record2025$44,729 ($3,727 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt6,578 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,578 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt707 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1970ZoningR-20CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNGREE M:05 B:1926/S

Schools near 8 Hill Ln Avenue

This home is within Greenwich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Riverside School
Public - K to 5
Eastern Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Greenwich High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riverside School
PublicK to 5

Eastern Middle School
Public6 to 8

Greenwich High School
Public9 to 12

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: 8 Hill Ln Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878
$3,500,000
5
4,419
23,522
99 Meadow Road, Riverside, CT 06878
$2,922,500
4
3,196
21,344
107 Meadow Road, Riverside, CT 06878
$6,135,000
7
7,603
140,263
40 Tower Road, Riverside, CT 06878
$1,478,900
–
–
–
–
37 Tower Road, Riverside, CT 06878
$7,300,000
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40,946
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