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Ridgefield, CT / SOLD
196 High Ridge AvenueRidgefield, CT 06877
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Sale Price$950,000ClosedMarch 17, 2024
Open house
Our Take
196 High Ridge Avenue is an 1810 Ridgefield home with four bedrooms and two full and one half bathroom. Its updates include paid-off solar panels, a newer roof, Hardie cement siding, a new detached two-car garage, and new stonework at the back patio and front walkway. Interior changes include a remodeled upstairs bathroom, powder room, main-floor primary bedroom ensuite, new electric hot-water heater, high ceilings, almost all-new windows, and stainless steel kitchen appliances. The home also has rebuilt front and back porches.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170620992- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,690
- Year built
- 1810
- Acres
- 0.2
- Property taxes
- $12,605
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Paid-off solar panels
- New detached two-car garage
- Main-floor primary bedroom ensuite
- Remodeled upstairs bathroom and powder room
- High ceilings and almost all-new windows
- Stainless steel kitchen appliances
- Rebuilt front and back porches
- New stonework at patio and walkway
Read the full listing description
Step into the timeless elegance of this 1810 Ridgefield home where historic charm meets modern luxury! Boasting 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, this meticulously maintained residence features a host of upgrades, including fully paid off solar panels for low energy costs, a new detached 2-car garage, and all-new stonework on the back patio and front walkway. Inside, enjoy a remodeled upstairs bathroom and powder room, a new electric hot water heater, and a main floor primary bedroom ensuite. The home is adorned with high ceilings, almost all new windows, and showcases a blend of classic and contemporary with stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Rebuilt front and back porches invite outdoor relaxation. Take advantage of the prime location, just a stroll away from downtown historic Ridgefield, offering an array of amenities from restaurants and a movie theatre to shopping and museums. With a newer roof, hardie cement maintenance-free siding, and a wealth of updates, this property invites you to experience the best of both worlds. Don't miss the chance to call this meticulously cared-for gem your home!
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Ridgefield
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $950,000 | |
| Original list price | $949,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $950,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,750. 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 Keller Williams Realty Prtnrs.
Rob Dellaero
SmartMLS · Listing #170620992 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:36 AM EDT.
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