Move in Ready! A magical blend of charm & beauty, this home embodies the New England lifestyle. A perfect city escape just 60 miles from Manhattan! Modern amenities meet historical charm in this renovated 1810 home on 2.3 acres. It was once owned by antiques dealer Frances Ford Hills family for more than 60 years. This historically significant farmhouse style home has been remodeled and ready to move in. Refinished are all the original wide-plank chestnut floors, original board doors with wrought iron latches, and two fireplaces with stone hearths, one with a beehive oven. UPGRADED mechanical systems INCLUDING 220 amp service , Two new bathrooms and one new half bath; new tile floors, new high-end appliances and top of the line quartz counter tops in kitchen and new laundry room; Asphalt roof was installed in 2020. THE ENTIRE interior painted, move-in ready. A two-story original antique barn with one car garage with a workshop and a fully fenced vegetable /flower garden. The barn could be remodeled into a fabulous artist studio/office, guesthouse. Conveniently located close to both Wilton and Ridgefield town centers. Also close to Weir Farm national park; the only national park dedicated to the arts. 400 sq ft on third floor not included
Single-familyProperty Type
1810Year Built
2.3 acresLot Size
$500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Hope Klein• Higgins Group Bedford Square
Bought with Amy Curry• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source:Smart MLS #170599893
Redfin Estimate
$1,197,009
$408K since sold in November 2023$126K since July
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This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.
A 19th century treasure owned by renowned antiques dealer Frances Ford Hills for more than 60 years makes its market debut. This historically significant farmhouse style home retains its many authentic features: wide-plank Chestnut floors, board doors w/wrought iron latches, leaded glass windows, pine wall panels and a fireplace w/a stone hearth & beehive oven. Well maintained with good mechanical systems and many updates: new asphalt roof in 2020, freshly painted interior & exterior, truly move-in ready. Perfectly sited on 2.3 acres offering a two-story barn style garage with a workshop and a fully fenced vegetable garden. Conveniently located to both Wilton and Ridgefield town centers, 55 mile ride to mid-town Manhattan. Ideal primary residence or chic/quaint getaway for New Yorkers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,326 (+28.7%)
$301,140 + $256,830
$557,970
2022
$12,683 (+1.3%)
$301,140 + $148,120
$449,260
2021
$12,521 (+1.5%)
$301,140 + $148,120
$449,260
2020
$12,337 (−3.8%)
$301,140 + $148,120
$449,260
2019
$12,822 (+0.6%)
$301,140 + $148,120
$449,260
2018
$12,742 (+1.5%)
$316,400 + $135,590
$451,990
2017
$12,552 (+1.6%)
$316,400 + $135,590
$451,990
2016
$12,357 (+3.1%)
$316,400 + $135,590
$451,990
2014
$11,982
$316,400 + $135,590
$451,990
Tax history for 1083 Ridgefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,326 (+28.7%)
$301,140 + $256,830
$557,970
2022
$12,683 (+1.3%)
$301,140 + $148,120
$449,260
2021
$12,521 (+1.5%)
$301,140 + $148,120
$449,260
2020
$12,337 (−3.8%)
$301,140 + $148,120
$449,260
2019
$12,822 (+0.6%)
$301,140 + $148,120
$449,260
2018
$12,742 (+1.5%)
$316,400 + $135,590
$451,990
2017
$12,552 (+1.6%)
$316,400 + $135,590
$451,990
2016
$12,357 (+3.1%)
$316,400 + $135,590
$451,990
2014
$11,982
$316,400 + $135,590
$451,990
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,393
Year built
1810
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
1927829
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 1
Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 4
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 10
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 3
Cooling System: Wall Unit
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Laundry Room, Music Room, Sitting Room