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Ridgefield, CT / SOLD
218 High Ridge AvenueRidgefield, CT 06877
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Sale Price$1,200,000ClosedNovember 24, 2024
Open house
Our Take
218 High Ridge Avenue is a 1910 clapboard Colonial with a private backyard linking the main house and a separate carriage house. The main level combines an eat-in kitchen, family room, dining room, living room with fireplace, half bath, and basement bonus area. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a full bath and jacuzzi tub, plus a sitting area and laundry. The carriage house adds a loft bedroom area, living quarters, full bath, kitchenette, two side patios, and a fire pit, with a two-car garage below.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24049318- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,092
- Year built
- 1910
- Acres
- 0.27
- Property taxes
- $15,119
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Private backyard connecting both dwellings
- Primary suite with jacuzzi tub
- Granite-counter kitchen with double oven
- Brick patio with beautiful plantings
- Carriage house with two-car garage
- Carriage house kitchenette and loft bedroom area
- Hardwood floors and distinctive charm
- Second-floor sitting area and laundry
Read the full listing description
Prime Location in Town! This enchanting 1910 clapboard colonial home has been lovingly maintained over the years. It boasts a serene private backyard that leads to a separate carriage house with a 2-car garage below. Together, both dwellings offer 2,718 sq ft of versatile living space. Upstairs in the main house, you'll find 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, incl. a primary suite w/ ample closets, & a full bath w/ jacuzzi tub. The 2nd fl also features a cozy sitting area & convenient laundry area. The main level includes an open eat-in kitchen & family room, dining rm, LV w/ fireplace, 1/2 bath & a bonus area in the basement which is perfect for a playroom/gym. HW floors & distinctive charm are abundant. The kitchen is equipped w/ granite counters, brand-new double oven, gas cooktop, breakfast counter, & plenty of storage. The family room & dining area open to a brick backyard patio, a private retreat w/ beautiful plantings. The 1900 cedar-shingled carriage house exudes old-world charm & has its own entrance, 2 side patios, & a fire pit. It can serve as a possible ADU or additional living space, complete with a loft bedroom area, first-floor living quarters with a full bath, and a kitchenette. The tranquil backyard seamlessly connects both dwellings. Enjoy a short walk to Main Street with sidewalks right outside your front door, leading you to Ballard Park, Ridgefield Library, Prospector Theater, Ridgefield Playhouse, & all the wonderful downtown shopping & restaurants. 1 Hour to NYC.
Schools
- Elementary
- Veterans Park
- Middle
- East Ridge
- High
- Ridgefield
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,200,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,150,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,200,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $9,000. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty
Heather Payne
SmartMLS · Listing #24049318 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:33 AM EDT.
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