Exceptional VINTAGE HOME & GUEST COTTAGE on spectacular bucolic setting of serene gardens, stone walls, patios & meandering paths! 3 bedroom Main House & 2 Bedroom Guest Cottage - retains its vintage charm while updated beautifully for modern living. All hardwood floors through both houses; newer mechanicals include hot water heaters, newer WELL pump/water filtration system, newer WELL pressure storage tank & newer radon air/water abatement systems. Main House is so charming - full of old world character including wooden exposed ceiling beams. The vaulted ceiling walk-out to deck kitchen offers newer stainless steel appliances, granite counters & white subway tile backsplash. Large Living Room features surround sound system, wood burning fireplace + walk-out to private patio. The spacious Dining Room w/exposed beams is open to the kitchen creating a wonderful flow for entertaining. The Sitting Room/DEN is a welcoming place to retire or read a book in front of the 2nd fireplace. OPTIONAL MAIN FLOOR PRIMARY bedroom offers access to the updated full bath. The upper level has 2 bedrooms, full bath, newer shower & updated fixtures. The partly finished LL can serve as an Office w/Full Bath, Work Room + Laundry. The gorgeous GUEST COTTAGE is 881 sq feet - featuring vaulted 1st floor Bedroom, Full Bath, Living/Office space PLUS second floor level Bedroom! Close to both Wilton and Ridgefield, this home borders NY state. A real BEAUTY!
Main House = 1727 square feet Above Grade + 440 sq feet semi-finished lower level. Guest Cottage = 881 square feet ALL Above Grade. *****TAX INFO: 2.16 acres are in NY state (Lewisboro) NY Taxes are $1995 annually. 0.87 Acres in Wilton CT includes Main House + Guest Cottage. Taxes are $11,634 annually to the Town of Wilton. Taxes/Assessment listed on MLS are CT only. WILTON CT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ** There is ONE WELL that provides water to both the Main House and the Cottage. There are TWO SEPTIC systems - one for each home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1818Year Built
3.02 acresLot Size
$427Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Diane Millas• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Kara Morgan• Houlihan Lawrence
Bought with Libby Mattson• Houlihan Lawrence
Source:Smart MLS #170498453
Redfin Estimate
$1,320,791
$151K since sold in August 2022$11K since July
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This home's estimate is 5.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.
Exceptional Vintage Home & Guest House on spectacular bucolic setting w/3.02 acres of serene gardens, stone walls, patios & meandering paths. 3BR Main House retains its vintage charm while being wonderfully updated for modern living. All hardwoods through both houses refinished; new mechanicals include hot water heater, new water filtration system and well storage tank & new radon abatement system. Main house has undergone renovations including a New Kitchen including stainless steel appliances - double ovens, dishwasher, refrigerator - plus gas cooktop, new granite counters, exposed beams and lovely white subway tile backsplash. Kitchen walks out to deck perfect for grilling. Large Great Room features surround sound system, 2-sided wood-burning fireplace + walk-out to private patio, Spacious Dining Room w/exposed beams is now open to the kitchen creating a wonderful flow for entertaining while an additional Sitting Room is a wonderful place to retire and read a book in front of the fire. An optional main floor Master offers access to the updated full bath. The upper level has 2BR w/a full bath with a new shower and updated fixtures. The partly finished LL serves as an Office, and has a Full Bath, Work Room and laundry. The gorgeous 881 sq ft Guest Cottage features a vaulted great room and main floor Bedroom, as well as a stylish Full Bath, Living or Office space + a second upper level Bedroom. Close to both Wilton and Ridgefield, this home borders NY state as well.
Smart MLS #99155936
Dec 6, 2016
Listing Removed
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Aug 4, 2016
Listed
$799,000
$258/sq ft
Smart MLS #99122924
Aug 4, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 11, 2015
Listed
$819,000
$265/sq ft
Smart MLS #99120880
Oct 10, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 23, 2015
Listed
$819,000
$265/sq ft
Smart MLS #99106694
Sep 22, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 2, 2015
Listed
$845,000
$273/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 2005
Sold
$805,000
$260/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 1998
Sold
$459,942
$149/sq ft
Smart MLS #98006928
Mar 9, 1998
Listed
$487,000
$158/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 1987
Sold
$335,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,745 (+33.6%)
$279,160 + $258,930
$538,090
2022
$11,785 (+1.3%)
$279,160 + $138,320
$417,480
2021
$11,635 (+1.5%)
$279,160 + $138,320
$417,480
2020
$11,464 (−3.8%)
$279,160 + $138,320
$417,480
2019
$11,915
$279,160 + $138,320
$417,480
2018
$11,907 (+1.5%)
$293,930 + $128,450
$422,380
2017
$11,729 (+1.6%)
$293,930 + $128,450
$422,380
2016
$11,548 (+3.1%)
$293,930 + $128,450
$422,380
2014
$11,197
$293,930 + $128,450
$422,380
Tax history for 179 Silver Spring Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,745 (+33.6%)
$279,160 + $258,930
$538,090
2022
$11,785 (+1.3%)
$279,160 + $138,320
$417,480
2021
$11,635 (+1.5%)
$279,160 + $138,320
$417,480
2020
$11,464 (−3.8%)
$279,160 + $138,320
$417,480
2019
$11,915
$279,160 + $138,320
$417,480
2018
$11,907 (+1.5%)
$293,930 + $128,450
$422,380
2017
$11,729 (+1.6%)
$293,930 + $128,450
$422,380
2016
$11,548 (+3.1%)
$293,930 + $128,450
$422,380
2014
$11,197
$293,930 + $128,450
$422,380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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0.87 Acres
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Style
Other
County
Fairfield County
APN
1928833
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
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Garage & Parking: Other
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Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Security System