Off market jul 2015 for $1.6M

$3,122,508

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,275/mo

•

2,849

sq ft

171 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878

About this home

Location, Location, Location! Don't miss this Classic New England Colonial that is an easy walk to schools, Riverside Yacht Club and the commuter train! This lovely home has been nicely maintained and is sited on .28 acre. It offers great space for formal entertaining and casual every day living. The 2nd floor has 4 generous sized bedrooms with 2 en-suite baths. Plenty of room for the whole family. There is also a huge deck off the back of the house and a nice backyard. With a little bit of decorating you can make this your dream home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$1,096Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Ann Simpson • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Bought with JoAnn O'Hara • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Source:Smart MLS #99094384

Redfin Estimate

$3,122,508

$1.5M since sold in July 2015$97K since October

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This home's estimate is 3.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$2,355,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,461 sq ft
5 Bayside Ter, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$4,600,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,308 sq ft
5 Greenwich Cove Dr, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$3,500,000
C
4 beds4 baths3,342 sq ft
13 Hidden Brook Rd, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$2,450,000
D
4 beds4 baths2,941 sq ft
58 Arch St, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$2,800,000
E
4 beds3 baths1,882 sq ft
30 Weston Hill Rd, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$3,652,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,004 sq ft
32 Welwyn Rd, Riverside, CT 06878

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Market trends in 06878, CT

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

106.0%

2.5% MoM

Median sale price

$2.9M

$632K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

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Sale history for 171 Riverside Ave

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #99094384

Jul 2, 2015

Sold

$1,600,000

$562/sq ft

Jun 4, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Mar 1, 2015

Listed

$1,750,000

$614/sq ft

GMLS #91617

Jul 2, 2015

Sold

$1,600,000

$562/sq ft

Oct 1, 2014

Listed

$1,750,000

$614/sq ft

+18

Location, Location, Location! Don't miss this Classic New England Colonial that is an easy walk to schools, Riverside Yacht Club and the commuter train! This lovely home has been nicely maintained and is sited on . 28 acre. It offers great space for formal entertaining and casual every day living. The 2nd floor has 4 generous sized bedrooms with 2 en-suite baths. Plenty of room for the whole family. There is also a huge deck off the back of the house and a nice backyard. With a little bit of decorating you can make this your dream home.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,822 (+0.9%)

$916,230 + $443,520

$1,359,750

2022

$15,678 (+9.3%)

$916,230 + $443,520

$1,359,750

2021

$14,348 (+0.2%)

$764,260 + $427,420

$1,191,680

2020

$14,324 (−1.0%)

$764,260 + $427,420

$1,191,680

2019

$14,467 (+2.3%)

$764,260 + $427,420

$1,191,680

2018

$14,145 (−1.1%)

$764,260 + $427,420

$1,191,680

2017

$14,302 (+13.9%)

$764,260 + $425,670

$1,189,930

2016

$12,559 (+21.5%)

$764,260 + $297,430

$1,061,690

2014

$10,336

$735,560 + $153,580

$889,140

Tax history for 171 Riverside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,822 (+0.9%)

$916,230 + $443,520

$1,359,750

2022

$15,678 (+9.3%)

$916,230 + $443,520

$1,359,750

2021

$14,348 (+0.2%)

$764,260 + $427,420

$1,191,680

2020

$14,324 (−1.0%)

$764,260 + $427,420

$1,191,680

2019

$14,467 (+2.3%)

$764,260 + $427,420

$1,191,680

2018

$14,145 (−1.1%)

$764,260 + $427,420

$1,191,680

2017

$14,302 (+13.9%)

$764,260 + $425,670

$1,189,930

2016

$12,559 (+21.5%)

$764,260 + $297,430

$1,061,690

2014

$10,336

$735,560 + $153,580

$889,140

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,849

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

1851353

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 10
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4

Room Information
Room Count: 13
Basement Description: Partial
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot

Building Information
Foundation Type: Block
Construction Description: Frame
Color: white

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2849

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $889,140

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Heat Type: Hot Water
Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Association Amenities: Golf Course, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Eastern
High School: Greenwich
Elementary School: Riverside

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
Directions: exit 5 off I-95 turn left onto US-1 and then go to Riverside Ave turn left to address.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,849
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 1851353

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Riverside School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Eastern Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Greenwich High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Riverside, CT • 06878

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.97M – $3.59M

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Home values near 171 Riverside Ave

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Address	Redfin Estimate
172 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$2,619,710
175 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3258 Sq. Ft.	$3,168,843
185 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 7 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 10825 Sq. Ft.	$10,402,838
151 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$5,589,496
176 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3537 Sq. Ft.	$3,390,175
6 Armstrong Lane, Riverside, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3519 Sq. Ft.	$3,657,355
16 Lake Drive South, Riverside, CT 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,538,482

Address	Redfin Estimate
159 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3063 Sq. Ft.	$3,181,339
167 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4320 Sq. Ft.	$4,353,278
161 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2515 Sq. Ft.	$3,186,022
158 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$5,187,263
168 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2786 Sq. Ft.	$2,330,162
24 Lake Drive South, Riverside, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2694 Sq. Ft.	$3,081,758
4 Jones Park Drive, Riverside, CT 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7697 Sq. Ft.	$5,842,045

Address	Redfin Estimate
177 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6112 Sq. Ft.	$7,924,302
155 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2021 Sq. Ft.	$2,810,918
150 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6241 Sq. Ft.	$4,528,471
178 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3936 Sq. Ft.	$2,805,836
185 Riverside, Unknown, KY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$574,875
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1 Pinecrest Road, Riverside, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3424 Sq. Ft.	$3,823,487

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