50 High Ridge Avenue
50 High Ridge Avenue
$1,600,000
6
4
2
5,300
5,300
$302
Closed 3/1/21
Description
Best of all worlds: one of Ridgefield's most notable homes w/state of the art appointments throughout; work from home in the enchanting detached "little house" studio; take a swim in the heated gunite pool; plus enjoy 1.55 idyllic & private acres on coveted High Ridge Ave, just 2 blocks from Main St. w/sidewalks to shopping, restaurants, parks, library, theaters, & only 1 block to the MTA Ridgefield-Katonah shuttle. Built in 1880 as the A. L. Benedict House, this welcoming Victorian farmhouse has...Best of all worlds: one of Ridgefield's most notable homes w/state of the art appointments throughout; work from home in the enchanting detached "little house" studio; take a swim in the heated gunite pool; plus enjoy 1.55 idyllic & private acres on coveted High Ridge Ave, just 2 blocks from Main St. w/sidewalks to shopping, restaurants, parks, library, theaters, & only 1 block to the MTA Ridgefield-Katonah shuttle. Built in 1880 as the A. L. Benedict House, this welcoming Victorian farmhouse has been fully restored, remodeled, & expanded to seamlessly blend historic details with a light, open, & timeless design. Total 4,775 sf in the main home w/4 finished floors, 6 BR, 4/2 BA, 5 fplc, & over $1.2M invested in interior reconfiguration; great rm w/radiant htd floor; kitchen/bath renovations; C/A; MBR suite w/fplc, built-ins, full bath w/air massage tub & htd floor; plus lower level w/pvt guest suite, full bath, charming den w/exposed stone walls, wood burning stove, & double sets of French doors to the backyard resort. The detached studio/pool house (528 sf) is perfect for an artist or home office with vaulted ceilings & 2nd story loft. This home is a part of Ridgefield's storied past. It was moved by A. Barton Hepburn in 1906 to its current location on "Publisher's Row". The Hepburn era gave High Ridge this nickname for being home to significant book publishers, artists, entertainers, bankers & philanthropists, contributing to the vibrancy for which Ridgefield is still known.
- Listed by Laura Ancona • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'lP: (203) 733-7053 lancona@wpsir.com
Property Details for 50 High Ridge Avenue
Basement Description
Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Walk-out, Storage
Direct WaterfrontNo
Garages Number2
NeighborhoodVillage Center
StyleAntique, Victorian
Garage Parking InfoAttached Garage
Swimming PoolYes
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 03/01/2021 05:40 PM
Property Details for 50 High Ridge Avenue
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | 170295627 |
Days on Market | 245 |
Taxes | $22,767 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential |
Year Built | 1880 |
Lot Size | 1.55 AC / 67,518 SF |
County | Fairfield County |
Location
Building Information for 50 High Ridge Avenue
Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size1.55 AC / 67,518 SF
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Property Information for 50 High Ridge Avenue
Property History for 50 High Ridge Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 50 High Ridge Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$621,600Additions$591,080Total$1,212,680
Tax Record2023$31,299 ($2,608 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size67,518 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningRACountyFAIRFIELDAPNRIDG M:E16 B:0045
Schools near 50 High Ridge Avenue
This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | PK to 1 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Veterans Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
East Ridge Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Ridgefield High School Public9 to 12 | ||
District Program Erms PublicPK to 1 |
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