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Stamford, CT / SOLD
78 Ridgewood AvenueStamford, CT 06907
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Sale Price$659,000ClosedOctober 27, 2021
Open house
Our Take
78 Ridgewood Avenue is an expanded Cape on a landscaped lot on a dead-end street in Stamford’s Springdale section. The home has an open-concept dining and living area with French doors, hardwood floors, and a piano nook, plus an eat-in kitchen with deck access and garage entry. A first-floor bedroom, hall bath, laundry area, loft, and four upstairs bedrooms organize the main levels. The finished lower level includes a den and unfinished storage. Outside, a fenced backyard has a pergola and rear storage shed.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170437208- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,254
- Year built
- 1946
- Acres
- 0.19
- Property taxes
- $9,117
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- French doors between dining and living rooms
- Eat-in kitchen with deck and garage access
- First-floor bedroom, hall bath, and laundry
- Loft with vaulted ceilings and four bedrooms
- Main bedroom with a large walk-in closet
- Finished lower level with den and storage
- Fenced backyard with a secluded pergola
- Newer roof and central air conditioning
Read the full listing description
Prepare to be wowed by this spacious, move in ready 4/5 bed, 2 bath expanded cape in the heart of Springdale in Stamford. Meticulously landscaped private lot located on a dead end street with Toquam magnet elementary school. Open concept dining room flows through French doors into the living room filled w/ natural light, along with hardwood floors and cozy nook perfect for a piano. There is a side entrance/mudroom also located off the living area. Spacious eat in kitchen has sliders that lead out to the deck as well as direct access into the garage. One of the bedrooms along with a sparkling hall bath and laundry area make up the rest of the first floor. Upstairs is a cozy loft with vaulted ceilings, along with 4 bedrooms all with ample closet space. The main bedroom has a large walk in closet. Head downstairs to the finished lower level, where you will find an extremely versatile floor plan. There is a large den and plenty of storage in the unfinished area. Fully fenced in level backyard includes a secluded pergola perfect for your next bonfire. There is also a large storage shed at the rear of the property. Long list of recent improvements including newer roof & central A/C (see supplements for full list). Impeccably maintained for the next homeowner. Easy access to downtown Springdale, walk to train station, shopping, restaurants, library, quiet street for dog walking/bike riding, and minutes to Merritt Pkwy. Come and make this dream home your reality!
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $659,000 | |
| Original list price | $649,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $659,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,295. 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 Prestige Prop.
Todd Auslander
SmartMLS · Listing #170437208 · Closed
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