Off Market Dec 2017 for $1.9M

$4,215,943

•

3,638

sq ft

228 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878

About this home

Charming, meticulously maintained colonial in heart of Riverside is set back from the road amid .64 manicured acre with gorgeous gardens, tall sheltering trees and bordering woodland paths punctuating an enchanting private yard. The layout includes three-exposure 24’x15’ vaulted living room with fireplace and dramatic windows; elegant dining room; eat-in country kitchen adjacent to a spacious, beamed family room with brick fireplace, built-ins and glassed sliding doors to inviting yard. Five bedrooms served by three baths include main floor bedroom, ideal as office/guest room, and sun-filled second floor master with fireplace and dressing room walled with closets. Near schools, park and Old Greenwich village; 10+ minute walk to train. Attached two-car garage. Possible pool site.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.64 acresLot Size

$1,159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Virginia Hamilton • Houlihan Lawrence

Bought with Non Member • SmartMLS, Inc.

Source:Smart MLS #170001052

Redfin Estimate

$4,215,943

$2.3M since sold in December 2017$32K since August

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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.63M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 3, 2025
$3,880,500
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,647 sq ft
258 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$3,004,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,998 sq ft
24 Oval Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$3,652,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,004 sq ft
32 Welwyn Rd, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$4,250,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,226 sq ft
227 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$4,450,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,458 sq ft
8 Willowmere Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,525,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,737 sq ft
64 Summit Rd, Riverside, CT 06878

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Market trends in 06878, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

110.0%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$3.7M

$145K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 18 HRS AGO
$3,295,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,500 sq ft
34 Wescott St, Riverside, CT 06878
$995,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,626 sq ft
84 Silo Cir #84, Riverside, CT 06878
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Sale history for 228 Riverside Ave

Date

Event

Price

GMLS #100708

Dec 20, 2017

Sold

$1,950,000

$536/sq ft

Aug 2, 2017

Listed

$1,995,000

$548/sq ft

+11

Charming, meticulously maintained colonial in heart of Riverside set back from the road amid . 64 manicured acre with gorgeous gardens, tall sheltering trees and bordering woodland paths punctuating an enchanting private yard. The layout includes three-exposure 24’x15’ vaulted living room with fireplace and dramatic windows; elegant dining room; eat-in country kitchen adjacent to a spacious, beamed family room with brick fireplace, built-ins and glassed sliding doors to inviting yard. Five bedrooms served by three baths include main floor bedroom, ideal as office/guest room, and sun-filled second floor master with fireplace and dressing room walled with closets. Walk to the train. Near schools, park and Old Greenwich village. Attached two-car garage. Possible pool site. FAR +/_ 8000 Sq Ft.

Smart MLS #170001052

Dec 19, 2017

Sold

$1,950,000

$536/sq ft

Nov 13, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Aug 2, 2017

Listed

$1,995,000

$548/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,421 (+0.9%)

$1,445,080 + $395,850

$1,840,930

2022

$21,226 (+20.2%)

$1,445,080 + $395,850

$1,840,930

2021

$17,664 (+0.2%)

$951,930 + $515,200

$1,467,130

2020

$17,635 (+3.6%)

$951,930 + $515,200

$1,467,130

2019

$17,030 (+2.3%)

$951,930 + $450,870

$1,402,800

2018

$16,651 (−1.2%)

$951,930 + $450,870

$1,402,800

2017

$16,860 (+1.6%)

$951,930 + $450,870

$1,402,800

2016

$16,594 (−1.1%)

$951,930 + $450,870

$1,402,800

2014

$16,786

$1,202,320 + $241,640

$1,443,960

Tax history for 228 Riverside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,421 (+0.9%)

$1,445,080 + $395,850

$1,840,930

2022

$21,226 (+20.2%)

$1,445,080 + $395,850

$1,840,930

2021

$17,664 (+0.2%)

$951,930 + $515,200

$1,467,130

2020

$17,635 (+3.6%)

$951,930 + $515,200

$1,467,130

2019

$17,030 (+2.3%)

$951,930 + $450,870

$1,402,800

2018

$16,651 (−1.2%)

$951,930 + $450,870

$1,402,800

2017

$16,860 (+1.6%)

$951,930 + $450,870

$1,402,800

2016

$16,594 (−1.1%)

$951,930 + $450,870

$1,402,800

2014

$16,786

$1,202,320 + $241,640

$1,443,960

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.63 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,470

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

1851201

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

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 11
Laundry Room Location: First floor laundry
Fireplaces Total: 3
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Laundry Room
Room Count: 11
Basement Description: Partial

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Concrete

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 3470

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,402,800

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Heat Type: Gas on Gas

Location

School Information
High School: Greenwich
Elementary School: Riverside

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: East Putnam Ave to Riverside Ave.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,470
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 1851201

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Riverside School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Eastern Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Greenwich High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

69% 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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Sun exposure

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

$4.01M – $4.85M

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Home values near 228 Riverside Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
227 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3226 Sq. Ft.	$4,674,712
236 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3136 Sq. Ft.	$3,495,758

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 Riverside Avenue #A, Riverside, CT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2419 Sq. Ft.	$2,963,728
222 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8221 Sq. Ft.	$7,051,315

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2760 Sq. Ft.	$3,142,415
220 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2959 Sq. Ft.	$3,426,160

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