Very special opportunity to buy both 172 and 174 Long Ridge. #174 includes the stately colonial home on 3.48 acres and #172 includes the barn and shed with an additional 3.48 acres for a total of approx. 7 acres. After being in the same family for decades, these two parcels are being sold together with home and outbuildings being sold as-is. This is one of the most sought after locations in Danbury, very close to the Redding line, and may be sub-dividable. The setting is extremely picturesque and private, with the barn lot backing up to 65 acres of protected conservation meadow land. The main home offers elegant lines, generous proportions, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, plus 2 car attached garage with one bedroom apartment above. Enjoy formal LR with fireplace, built-ins, and closeted wet bar; formal DR with built in corner hutch; and spacious kitchen with island, wide open to the inviting FR offering field-stone fireplace and French door to the deck for outdoor enjoyment. The 2nd floor features hardwood floors throughout; spacious MBR suite with private bath; and 3 additional generous BRs with shared hall bath. Plenty of room for everyone with private 1 BR apartment over the garage featuring living room and kitchenette; plus finished lower level with spacious rec/room. Total 3,341 sf with 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bath. Idyllic country setting with large barn and rolling lawn. Top location with easy access to Redding, Ridgefield, Bethel, and only 66 miles to Midtown!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
6.96 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Ancona• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Laura Ancona• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170411310
Redfin Estimate
$847,341
$233K since sold in August 2021$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 24.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.48 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,781
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
85293
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
RA-80
Single Family Residential District
It is the purpose and intent of these districts to promote the following: to provide for low density housing in appropriate locations, and to permit limited public and quasi-public uses appropriate for residential neighborhoods.; to protect residential areas from changes and intrusions, which may cause deterioration.; to promote environmental protection and to meet minimum standards of health and safety by protecting against hazards and nuisances.; to provide for adequate daylight, ventilation, quiet, privacy, and recreational opportunity and to prevent congestion and the overcrowding of land caused by excessive densities.