8 Riggs Street

Closed 12/1/23
Closed 12/1/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$285,000
2 beds1,058 sqft$269/sqft
8 Riggs St, Oxford, CT 06478
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.66 acresLot Size
1946Year Built
$269/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

If you're looking for a private setting, this well-built, two bedroom ranch offers just that. Surrounded by nature & stone walls, this adorable ranch has many special touches including wonderful trim-work painted in vintage colors. The living room has hardwood flooring installed in a box pattern & has a cozy fireplace for those chilly evenings. The efficient kitchen with wood cabinets & hardwood flooring offers room for a small table. A beautiful room addition with vaulted ceiling, beams, shiplap,...If you're looking for a private setting, this well-built, two bedroom ranch offers just that. Surrounded by nature & stone walls, this adorable ranch has many special touches including wonderful trim-work painted in vintage colors. The living room has hardwood flooring installed in a box pattern & has a cozy fireplace for those chilly evenings. The efficient kitchen with wood cabinets & hardwood flooring offers room for a small table. A beautiful room addition with vaulted ceiling, beams, shiplap, hardwood floors & a French door leading to the patio & private yard, can be used as a dining room, den, home office or whatever suits your needs. The two bedrooms are good-sized with hardwood floors & the full bathroom has been updated. The second bedroom has built-in bookshelves. The walk-up attic offers plenty of storage & possibly offers room for expansion (buyer to do their own due diligence). The laundry area is in the lower level. A new oil tank was recently installed & the hot water heater was replaced in 2020. A shed offers additional storage. This charming house is a short distance from The Quarry Walk where there are many shopping & dining options, medical facilities, a walk-in clinic, a convenient banking option, veterinarian & many other amenities and the house is just minutes to Rt 8 and Rt 84 for an easy commute. The sale is subject to the release of Probate Liens. This house is not for rent
  • Listed by: Donna Matula 203.217.1043 donnamatula@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Listed by: Donna Matula 203.217.1043 donnamatula@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 12/01/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170595430

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$350,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

Oxford, CT

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Donna Matula; Coldwell Banker Realty, Donna Matula

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Lynnette Esposito

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Property Information for 8 Riggs Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,873 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New Haven County
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 1.66 AC / 72,309 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Rt. 67 to Riggs St. House is first driveway on the right. It's easier to come up Academy Rd and take a right on Riggs St to last driveway on the left.
  • Elementary School: Quaker Farms
  • High School: Oxford
  • Latitude: 41.43341
  • Longitude: -73.113642
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, 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
  • Property Tax: $3,873
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Shed, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower level
  • Room Count: 5
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling,Beams,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 04686EB7F5854AB4E0631401100A0D7B
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Beige
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3350
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1058
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Rocky, Sloping Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 1310159
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1058.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1058.0
  • Zoning: RESA
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Public Records for 8 Riggs Street

Taxable ValueLand$70,560Additions$119,420Total$189,980
Tax Record2025$3,801 ($317 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,058 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,058 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtStories1Lot Size72,310 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningRESACountyNAUGATUCK VALLEYAPNOXFD M:34 B:10 L:56

Schools near 8 Riggs Street

This home is within Oxford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Quaker Farms School
Public - PK to 2
Great Oak Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Oxford Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Oxford High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Quaker Farms School
PublicPK to 2

Great Oak Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Oxford Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oxford 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

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This home: 8 Riggs Street, Oxford, CT 06478
$285,000
2
1,058
72,309
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$80,500
3
1
1,386
95,832
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