81 Riverside Drive

Closed 5/31/23
Closed 5/31/23
Welcome to 81 Riverside Drive.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$830,000
4 beds2,654 sqft$313/sqft
81 Riverside Dr, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.02 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$313/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful 4 bedroom colonial located in a desirable Ridgefield neighborhood. Many upgrades and an addition by current homeowners adds to the appeal of this bright and sunny home. The main living space provides a private office, dining room and very spacious main living area, which is open to an updated kitchen. Wrap around deck and screened in porch can be accessed from the kitchen or family room. Four bedrooms up to include an enlarged master suite and updated bathrooms. An additional flex space,...Wonderful 4 bedroom colonial located in a desirable Ridgefield neighborhood. Many upgrades and an addition by current homeowners adds to the appeal of this bright and sunny home. The main living space provides a private office, dining room and very spacious main living area, which is open to an updated kitchen. Wrap around deck and screened in porch can be accessed from the kitchen or family room. Four bedrooms up to include an enlarged master suite and updated bathrooms. An additional flex space, which can be a playroom, office or work out room in the lower level has direct access to the level private back yard. All new windows, newer roof and mechanicals, and freshly painted interior spaces. Wow! All you need to do is move in and start enjoying living in the great town of Ridgefield and all it has to offer. Only 60 miles to Midtown!
  • Listed by: Barbara Reiss 203.526.9323 breiss@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 05/31/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170553077

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$950,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Barbara Reiss

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Mary Phelps; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Gabrielle Gearhart

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Property Information for 81 Riverside Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,913 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 1.02 AC / 44,431 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Rt. 7 to Druid lane, right on Riverside Drive, house on left.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.3067
  • Longitude: -73.459339
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 2
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: $10,913
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Split System, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Half Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 23.4
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.9
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Width: 11.8
Room 5
  • Listing Key: F8136EAF8D626973E0531401100A31C6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.6
Room 9
  • Listing Key: F8136EAF8D626973E0531401100A31C6
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Sliders
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Blue
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 280
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2374
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 282390
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2374.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2654.0
  • Zoning: RAA
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • 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 81 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1512321515

$830,000

+1.7% / yr

Mar 13, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #193384937

$619,000

+9.5% / yr

Sep 3, 1998

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91153242

$312,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1512321515

$830,000

+1.7% / yr

03/13/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #193384937

$619,000

+9.5% / yr

09/03/1998

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91153242

$312,000

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

Public Records for 81 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$220,500Additions$199,850Total$420,350
Tax Record2025$11,513 ($959 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,374 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,374 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt680 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1999ZoningRAACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNRIDG M:H11 B:0027

Schools near 81 Riverside Drive

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Farmingville 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
Farmingville 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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Nearby home values

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This home: 81 Riverside Drive, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$830,000
4
2,654
44,431
87 Riverside Drive, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$482,500
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45,302
77 Riverside Drive, Ridgefield, CT 06877
–
4
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84 Riverside Drive, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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