
252 Florida Hill Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877
Estimated payment $7,734/month
Highlights
- Barn
- Stables
- 2.09 Acre Lot
- Farmingville Elementary School Rated A+
- Home fronts a pond
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
"Locust Shade Farm" - This ca 1780 farmhouse retains all of its historic charm but has been updated & expanded for today including significant 3 car garage addition with magnificent great room above. Stunning 2.09 acres with scenic pond for kayaking & skating, rolling lawn, front porch, rear screened porch & deck, electrified cottage/shed, chicken coop, horse barn with one stall, fruit trees including pear, apple, & grape vines, plus former paddock converted to fenced in vegetable garden with automatic sprinkler. Total 3,467 sf with 3 fireplaces & 2 wood burning stoves, exposed beams, & delightful options for gracious living & entertaining. The inviting kitchen features a wood stove, seating peninsula, exposed beams, slate floor, & sunny dining area overlooking the pond with fountain. So many choices to relax & enjoy: the lovely living room with gas fireplace; adjoining screened porch; den with vaulted timbered ceiling, second wood stove, & sliders to the deck; family room addition with wood burning fireplace; & steps up to the most impressive great room with floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace (wood burning), ideal for media, game or billiard room. The second floor offers the spacious primary suite with walk-in closets & remodeled bath including claw foot tub; two additional bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath; plus walk-up to storage attic. Top location, minutes to historic Main Street or Branchville station; walk to Florida Refuge for hiking; & only 58 miles to Midtown.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,516
Year Built
- Built in 1700
Lot Details
- 2.09 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Garden
- Property is zoned RAA
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shingle Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,199 Sq Ft Home
- 2 Fireplaces
- French Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Bonus Room
- Screened Porch
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Mud Room
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Attic
- Storage In Attic
- Walkup Attic
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Basement Hatchway
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Parking Deck
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- Farmingville Elementary School
- East Ridge Middle School
- Ridgefield High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Power Generator
- Private Company Owned Well
- Electric Water Heater
Additional Features
- Barn
- Stables
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 282654
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $16,516 | $602,980 | $262,990 | $339,990 |
2024 | $15,889 | $602,980 | $262,990 | $339,990 |
2023 | $15,563 | $602,980 | $262,990 | $339,990 |
2022 | $16,029 | $563,790 | $210,380 | $353,410 |
2021 | $15,905 | $563,790 | $210,380 | $353,410 |
2020 | $15,854 | $563,790 | $210,380 | $353,410 |
2019 | $15,854 | $563,790 | $210,380 | $353,410 |
2018 | $15,662 | $563,790 | $210,380 | $353,410 |
2017 | $14,498 | $532,830 | $175,280 | $357,550 |
2016 | $14,221 | $532,830 | $175,280 | $357,550 |
2015 | $13,859 | $532,830 | $175,280 | $357,550 |
2014 | $13,859 | $532,830 | $175,280 | $357,550 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/12/2025 06/12/25 | For Sale | $1,149,000 | -- | $359 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $290,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $150,000 | No Value Available | |
Open | $725,000 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $467,500 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $119,000 | No Value Available |
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