3 beds1,260 sqft$437/sqft
8 Lakeside Drive Extension, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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Description

For the first-time homeowner who is looking for a real house, real yard, and a manageable way to begin homeownership in Ridgefield, 8 Lakeside Drive Extension is worth a careful look. This 3-bedroom ranch-style home in the Rainbow Lake community offers easy one-level living on a usable .22-acre lot, giving you space to garden, play, entertain, or create your own little outdoor Shangri-la without taking on a property that owns your weekends. Virtually everything was updated in 2019, including the...For the first-time homeowner who is looking for a real house, real yard, and a manageable way to begin homeownership in Ridgefield, 8 Lakeside Drive Extension is worth a careful look. This 3-bedroom ranch-style home in the Rainbow Lake community offers easy one-level living on a usable .22-acre lot, giving you space to garden, play, entertain, or create your own little outdoor Shangri-la without taking on a property that owns your weekends. Virtually everything was updated in 2019, including the kitchen and baths with tile floors, interior paint, and refinished hardwood floors. The main living areas feature a layout that is simple, practical, and easy to live in. Yes, buyers will want to look past today's "real life" clutter, and see the value in the structure, updates, usable space, and setting. The full basement offers excellent potential for recreation space, a gym, media room, workshop, or storage. A detached one-car garage adds convenience, and the level yard gives this home more flexibility than a condo, without the scale or expense of a larger property. This is the smart first house you can grow with. A comfortable, updated ranch with yard space, basement potential, and a Ridgefield address. When you're ready to stop renting and start building equity, this could be the right next step.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2026 08:44 PM

  1. Listed by Debi Orr • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (203) 733-3495 C: (203) 733-3495 Debio@kw.com
  2. Listed by Natasha Hernandez • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (203) 438-9494 C: (718) 207-5663 natasha@natashahernandez.com

Property Details for 8 Lakeside Drive Extension

Status
MLS #
24201879
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$6,404 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Basement Description
Full, Partially Finished, Full With Hatchway
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
1
Neighborhood
North Ridgefield
Style
Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Swimming Pool
No

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Building Information for 8 Lakeside Drive Extension

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF

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$3,329 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,796

Property Taxes

$534

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Lakeside Drive Extension

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Bennetts Farm to Cross Hill Rd to right on Lakeside to left on Lakeside Dr Ext.
  • Elementary School: Ridgebury
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.331384
  • Longitude: -73.488859
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 3
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2026-June 2027
  • Property Tax: $6,404
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 59E1E9E7FCDC183BE063E201100AAD7E
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Cream
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Description: LL partially finished with full bath.
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 300
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 279590
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 960.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1260.0
  • Zoning: Res
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Tankless Hotwater
  • 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 8 Lakeside Drive Extension

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

SMARTMLS #24201879

$550,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2026

Listed (Active)

SMARTMLS #24201879

$550,000

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

Public Records for 8 Lakeside Drive Extension

Taxable ValueLand$154,700Additions$71,120Total$225,820
Tax Record2023$5,828 ($486 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt660 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated2000ZoningRACountyFAIRFIELDAPNRIDG M:F07 B:0122

Schools near 8 Lakeside Drive Extension

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ridgebury 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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8 Lakeside Drive Extension is a single family home for sale in Ridgefield, CT 06877. This property was listed for sale on August 24, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty, it's currently listed at $550,000. This listing's school district is Ridgefield School District. Nearby schools include Ridgebury Elementary School, Scotts Ridge Middle School and Ridgefield High School. 8 Lakeside Drive Extension is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,260 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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