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Ridgefield, CT / SOLD
796 Salem RoadRidgefield, CT 06877
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Sale Price$2,180,000ClosedApril 30, 2023
Open house
Our Take
796 Salem Road in Ridgefield is a 2008 Shingle Style home on 2.35 acres, with five bedrooms, five full baths, and one half bath. Its main level includes a center foyer, living and dining rooms opening to a covered front porch, a kitchen, breakfast room, family room, office, butler’s pantry, and mudroom. The upper level adds a primary suite, four ensuite bedrooms, bonus room, and laundry. Finished lower-level rooms, a walk-up attic, landscaped grounds, and views toward open land and Lake Mamanasco round out the property.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170527120- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 8,951
- Year built
- 2008
- Acres
- 2.35
- Property taxes
- $30,205
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Shingle Style architecture
- Living and dining rooms with covered porch access
- Kitchen adjoining breakfast and family rooms
- Primary suite with two walk-in closets
- Four additional ensuite bedrooms
- Home theatre in finished walk-out lower level
- Specimen plantings and rolling lawns
- Seasonal views of Lake Mamanasco
Read the full listing description
Extraordinary Shingle Style Architecture set against the most amazing setting in one of Ridgefield's premier locations. Conveniently located on the Westchester border - home to some of the most beautiful equestrian estate properties. Timeless, classic design resonates at every turn w/ exceptional millwork, gleaming hardwood floors, perfectly proportioned rooms and a very practical floor plan. The main level features an impressive center Foyer, Living Rm w/coffered ceiling & marble FP, Formal Dining Rm - both LR/DR w/French style doors opening to the expansive front covered porch. The large KIT has all the bells & whistles any serious cook can appreciate. Anchored by a wonderful Breakfast Room open to the beautiful Family Rm w/floor to ceiling Stone FP. The private Office is spacious and includes a custom wet bar. Rounding out this level is a handsome Butler's Pantry, Powder Room, Full Bath, back staircase & oversized MudRm. Upper Level has a fabulous Master Suite w/duo WI closets, spacious marble bath and Sitting Rm/Office. Additionally there are 4 ensuite BR's, Bonus Rm and Laundry Rm. The walk-up finished attic is quite large and perfect for a multitude of uses. The finished, walk-out LL features a Home Theatre, Family Rm w/FP + add'l finished rooms. The park-like property has stunning specimen plantings, rolling lawns, tranquil views of open land and seasonal views of Lake Mamanasco. Excellent dining & shopping nearby. Easy Commute to train. Less than 60 miles to NYC
Schools
- Elementary
- Barlow Mountain
- Middle
- Scotts Ridge
- High
- Ridgefield
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,180,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,200,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,180,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $27,250. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Compass Connecticut, LLC
Karla Murtaugh
SmartMLS · Listing #170527120 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:40 AM EDT.
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