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Ridgefield, CT / 28 DAYS ON MARKET
296 Bennetts Farm RoadRidgefield, CT 06877
Asking price$805,000ActiveReduced $40,000 (4.7%) from original price · Price history ↓
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Our Take
296 Bennetts Farm Road is a 1930 Cape Cod cottage on 0.74 acres in Ridgefield’s Rainbow Lake area, with two bedrooms and two full baths. The home has hardwood floors, a vaulted living room with exposed beams and a stone fireplace, plus a family room with a wood stove and wall of windows. A main-level bedroom and full bath support one-floor living. Deeded lake rights, a basement office, and a three-car garage arrangement provide options for recreation, work, storage, and hobbies.
At a glance
Active · MLS #24199871- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,548
- Year built
- 1930
- Acres
- 0.74
- Property taxes
- $10,971
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Deeded rights to Rainbow Lake
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Vaulted living room with exposed beams
- Stone fireplace in the living room
- Main-level bedroom with full bath
- Family room with wood stove and window wall
- Basement office for work or hobbies
- Three-car garage arrangement with loft space
Read the full listing description
A charming stone and wood-shingled Cape Cod cottage in Ridgefield's sought-after Rainbow Lake area. This property comes with deeded lake rights and endless potential to create your own special retreat. Set on 0.74 acres, this inviting two-bedroom, two-bath home features hardwood floors throughout and a dramatic vaulted living room with exposed beams and a striking stone fireplace. A spacious main-level bedroom with full bath provides convenient one-floor living, while the family room offers a cozy wood stove and a wall of windows overlooking the natural surroundings. The wood-paneled primary bedroom and bath add warmth and character, and a basement office provides flexible space for work or hobbies. An impressive three-car garage setup-with one garage under the house and two car detached garage gives abundant parking, storage, studio, workshop, or recreational possibilities, plus additional usable loft space. Bring your ideas and vision to this unique property and make it your own-or enjoy it as a fabulous weekend getaway. Rainbow Lake amenities include sandy beaches, swimming, fishing, and boating, creating a true year-round recreational escape just minutes from all that Ridgefield has to offer.
Schools
- Elementary
- Ridgebury
- Middle
- Scotts Ridge
- High
- Ridgefield
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
A closer look at the location
Open Google Maps ↗296 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Latest asking price | $805,000 | |
| Originally listed | $845,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $805,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,025. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered compensation.
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. · (203) 869-0500
Catherine Aaron
SmartMLS · Listing #24199871 · Active
Listing data checked: Sep 17, 2026, 7:08 PM EDT.
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