$1,149,000

252 Florida Hill Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877

Estimated payment $7,734/month

Total Views 7,438
3 Beds
4 Baths
3,199 Sq Ft
$359 Price per Sq Ft

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.

Listing Agent

Laura Ancona

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0770587 Listed on: 06/12/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,516

Year Built

Built in 1700

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Branchville
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3199
  • Total Sq Ft: 3199
  • Year Built: 1700
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Ivy Hill to Florida Hill to #252
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3199
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Partial, Hatchway Access
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 252
  • Other SqFt Description: As measured, see floorplans

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Barn, Gutters, Lighting, French Doors, Shed, Porch, Deck, Garden Area, Stable
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Farmingville
  • Middle School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.09
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Rolling Water View
  • Zoning: RAA
  • Parcel #: 282654

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 16516
  • Total Assessed Value: 602980
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.39

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Farmingville
  • Middle Jr High School: East Ridge
  • High School: Ridgefield

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $359 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $290,000 --
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24103463

SmartMLS

APN: RIDG-000015-H000014