Live, work and play in an historically and architecturally important home. Grand stone and timber great room was once the interior studio for Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor best known for Mount Rushmore and more recently the art studio and office of Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey. The light-filled studio offers huge entertaining spaces and a soaring stone fireplace. Comfortable living quarters attached to the studio include a cherry kitchen with eating area, living and dining rooms and three bedrooms. An elevator opens to additional work and storage spaces, The 3-car garage is heated and has flexible use space above. A charming 2- bedroom country cottage for guests or nanny completes the estate. The landscaped 1.6 acre property offers ample parking, privacy and Rippowam river views.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
1.61 acresLot Size
$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Sharon Kinney• Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Margaret Miao• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Suzette Kraus• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Bought with Tyler Grad• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170457817
Redfin Estimate
$2,310,351
$510K since sold in July 2022$11K since July
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This home's estimate is 59.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.
Live, work and play in an historically and architecturally important home. Grand stone and timber great room was once the interior studio for Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor best known for Mount Rushmore and more recently the art studio and office of Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey. The light-filled studio offers huge entertaining spaces and a soaring stone fireplace. Comfortable living quarters attached to the studio include a cherry kitchen with eating area, living and dining rooms and three bedrooms. An elevator opens to additional work and storage spaces, The 3-car garage is heated and has flexible use space above. A charming 2- bedroom country cottage for guests or nanny completes the estate. The landscaped 1.6 acre property offers ample parking, privacy and Rippowam river views.
Smart MLS #170457817
Jul 8, 2022
Sold
$1,800,000
$295/sq ft
Feb 22, 2022
Relisted
—
Feb 22, 2022
Listed
$1,775,000
$291/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$26,583 (+1.4%)
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2021
$26,219 (+2.5%)
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2020
$25,573
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2019
$25,573 (+3.6%)
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2018
$24,684 (−3.1%)
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2017
$25,475 (+3.1%)
$202,080 + $793,420
$995,500
2016
$24,708 (+6.5%)
$202,080 + $793,420
$995,500
2014
$23,205
$202,080 + $793,420
$995,500
Tax history for 61 Studio Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$26,583 (+1.4%)
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2021
$26,219 (+2.5%)
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2020
$25,573
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2019
$25,573 (+3.6%)
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2018
$24,684 (−3.1%)
$220,450 + $789,140
$1,009,590
2017
$25,475 (+3.1%)
$202,080 + $793,420
$995,500
2016
$24,708 (+6.5%)
$202,080 + $793,420
$995,500
2014
$23,205
$202,080 + $793,420
$995,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
70,131
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,108
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
323533
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2022.
RA-1
Single Family Districts, Very Low Density
The purpose of these districts is to set aside and protect areas which have been or may be developed predominantly for single family dwellings on large Lots in a rural setting. Certain other uses are also permitted as-of-right or by Special Permit subject to adequate conditions and safeguards. It is intended that all uses permitted in these districts be compatible with single family Development and consistent with local Street characteristics, the use and protection of private water and sewer facilities (where public facilities are unavailable) and the level of other public services. it is hereby found and declared, further, that these regulations are necessary to the protection of these areas and that their protection is essential to the maintenance of a balanced community of sound residential area of diverse types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 13
Laundry Room Location: Separate Room
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Elevator, Open Floor Plan
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Subzero, Dishwasher, Compactor, Washer, Dryer
Exterior Features: Garden Area, Guest House, Lighting, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler, Wrap Around Deck
Lot Information
Lot Description: Secluded, Lightly Wooded
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame, Stone, Stucco
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Driveway Type: Paved, Asphalt
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,009,590
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Other
Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Rippowam
High School: Stamford
Elementary School: Davenport Ridge
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Merritt Parkway to exit 34 Long Ridge Road. Cross over Long Ridge Rd to across to Wire Mill Road, continue for one mile, make right onto Studio Road and first righty mailboxes to Studio Court.
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,108
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 323533
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 3, 2022
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Schools
Davenport Ridge School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Rippowam Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Westhill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.19M – $2.66M
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