Ridgefield, CT / SOLD

17 Lafayette AvenueRidgefield, CT 06877

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 20% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

Sale Price$829,000ClosedFebruary 27, 2025

Our Take

17 Lafayette Avenue is a Ridgefield home with a flexible bedroom configuration across two levels, including a private-entry arrangement suited to in-laws or long-term visitors. The updated kitchen connects to a butler’s pantry and composite deck, while a heated sunroom offers space for gardening. Additional features include a lower-level family room, updated bathrooms, custom closet systems, and a heated area beneath the garage. The home also includes solid wood doors, designer hardware, and Hunter Douglas shades.

17 Lafayette Avenue — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $4,145 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive.

See how the commission rebate works ↗

*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 20% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

At a glance

Closed · MLS #24047119
Bedrooms
5
BathroomsBaths
2 full / 0 half
Square feet
2,098
Year built
1956
Acres
0.21
Property taxes
$8,289

July 2024-June 2025

What stands out

  • Updated kitchen with attached butler’s pantry
  • Composite deck adjacent to the kitchen
  • Heated sunroom for garden use
  • Lower-level family room
  • Private entrance for in-laws or visitors
  • Updated bathrooms
  • Custom closet systems in upper bedrooms
  • 20-by-30 heated space below the garage
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Nothing to do here but move your furniture! This meticulous in-town home has designer touches, modern conveniences and multi-generational possibilities with the added plus of a charming neighborhood setting. Prepare gourmet meals in the updated kitchen with attached butler's pantry and adjacent composite deck. Host Sunday afternoon football parties in the large lower-level family room. Create a garden oasis in the heated sunroom. With a total of 4/5 bedrooms on two levels, this home's configuration meets many different needs including space for in-laws or long-term visitors. They would even have their own private entrance! Prefer one floor living? An upstairs bedroom has been converted into an over-the-top laundry room. Keep it as such or revert to bedroom/office. Both bathrooms have been updated with luxury in mind. Upper bedrooms all have custom closet systems. The extra touches don't end there. Solid wood doors, designer hardware, and high-end Hunter Douglas shades make this a special home. And don't miss the 20x30 heated space below the garage that just awaits your imagination. Dance studio? Gym? Massive storage? Convenient location with town water/sewer and a sprinkler system to ensure easy outdoor maintenance. With a total usable square footage exceeding 3000 square feet, including below garage space and sunroom, this home is more than meets the eye!

Schools

Elementary
Scotland
Middle
Scotts Ridge
High
Ridgefield

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$829,000
Original list price$849,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $829,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,145. 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 William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Donna Depalma

SmartMLS · Listing #24047119 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:32 AM EDT.

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