How to Savor Fine Wines and Save Animals in Ridgefield, CT
May 12th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Recreation & Sports, Ridgefield
Rob and I are very proud announce that we will be the exclusive real estate sponsors for ROAR’s (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) 6th Annual Woofs Wines & Felines event on June 7, 2008. This exciting and fun wine tasting extravaganza is one of Ridgefield’s most successful fund raising events. It’s held every year under a big tent in the grassy field across from Cellar XV Wine Market.
Enjoy music from “The Loft“, while sampling more than 60 wines from around the world and delicious gourmet food provided by Bailey’s Backyard, Bernard’s, Gail’s on the Common, Piccolo Pizza & Toozy Patza, Southwest Cafe, Wild Baby Greens Catering, Whistle Stop Bakery, Ridgefield Organic Market and Ridgefield Prime
All proceeds from Woofs, Wines and Felines go to ROAR to help hundreds or dogs and cats find much needed homes every year. You can even buy raffle tickets to win a trip to California Wine Country, a 30 Bottle Wine Cellar or a Richard Budman original painting!
We’ve had a great time at Woofs, Wines & Felines in years past, and this year promises to be the best one yet. Please stop by our table to say “Cheers!” and to pick up some treats for you and your pets.
Please purchase your tickets in advance TODAY! Click Here To Buy Tickets (They are more expensive at the door.) or make a Donation .
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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Rainbow Lake in Ridgefield CT: Real Estate Activity 2006-2008
May 8th, 2008 categories: Buying Your House, Lake Living, Market Data & Statistics, Recent Transactions, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
I have been fortunate enough to have lived on Rainbow Lake since November 2001. Over the years, there has been a lot of renovation, re-building, and refurbishing of the original lake cottages surrounding the lake that were built in the mid 1930’s to 1940’s. Rainbow Lake is a magnificent 44 acre lake nestled in a valley behind the Bennett’s Pond Trail System, Hemlock Hills, and Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield, CT.
In the past few years we have seen an influx of city dwellers looking for a weekend retreat within 1 hour of NYC. Ridgefield’s Rainbow lake, with its quiet understated charm seems to fit the bill. Most of the homeowners of Rainbow Lake are here full-time, but the mix of weekenders and residents give it a resort feel in the heart of the New York suburbs.
Rainbow lake real estate values continue to increase as more and more people discover the allure of lake living. Following are all of the transactions from the past two years around Rainbow Lake. Note how many were listed, sold or both listed and sold by Rob and me. Nobody knows the lake like us and we are always available to answer any questions you might have about buying, selling or living on the lake. We are the ‘lake experts”!
Rainbow Lake Home Sales 2006 - 2008
Note homes listed and sold by The Kimmelman-Gutman Group (KGG)
| Address | List Price | Sold Price | Style | Beds | Baths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 LAKESIDE DR | $599,000 | $550,000 | Cape | 3 | 2.5 | Sold by KGG |
| 210 MOUNTAIN RD | $429,000 | $429,000 | Cottage | 2 | 1.5 | Listed by KGG |
| 265 BENNETTS FARM RD | $509,000 | $478,500 | Contemporary | 3 | 1 | Sold by KGG |
| 321 BENNETTS FARM RD | $949,000 | $910,000 | Ranch | 3 | 3.5 | |
| 6 RAINBOW DR | $420,000 | $387,000 | Ranch | 3 | 1 | |
| 253 BENNETTS FARM RD | $445,000 | $440,000 | Ranch | 3 | 2 | |
| 14 CLEARVIEW DR | $519,900 | $506,000 | Colonial | 3 | 2 | Listed by KGG |
| 40 MOUNTAIN RD | $789,850 | $750,000 | Colonial | 3 | 2.5 | |
| 17 LAKE RD | $629,000 | $592,500 | Colonial | 3 | 2 | Listed and Sold by KGG |
| 174 MOUNTAIN RD | $635,000 | $621,000 | Cape | 3 | 3 | Listed and Sold by KGG |
| 6 CRESCENT DR | $575,000 | $548,000 | Ranch | 2 | 1 | Listed by KGG |
| 157 MOUNTAIN RD | $599,000 | $580,000 | Contemporary | 2 | 2 | Sold by KGG |
| 18 CLEARVIEW TER | $695,000 | $645,000 | Colonial | 3 | 3 | Sold by KGG |
| 18 CLEARVIEW TER | $849,000 | $787,500 | Colonial | 3 | 4.5 | Listed and Sold by KGG |
| 28 CREST RD | $449,000 | $428,000 | Raised Ranch | 3 | 1.5 | Listed and Sold by KGG |
| 66 CRESCENT DR | $539,000 | $510,000 | Contemporary | 3 | 2 | Listed by KGG |
| 205 MOUNTAIN RD | $899,000 | $883,000 | Contemporary | 3 | 3 | Listed by KGG |
| 333 BENNETTS FARM RD | $595,000 | $565,000 | Farmhouse | 4 | 2 | |
| 315 BENNETTS FARM RD | $375,000 | $365,000 | Cottage | 3 | 1 | |
| 109 MOUNTAIN RD | $339,500 | $339,500 | Ranch | 2 | 1 | |
| 279 MOUNTAIN RD | $1,300,000 | $1,200,000 | Contemporary | 3 | 3.5 | |
| 358 BENNETTS FARM RD | $429,000 | $431,000 | Split Level | 3 | 2 | |
| 4 WOODY PL | $499,500 | $487,500 | Colonial | 3 | 3 |
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Why Ridgefield is the Safest Town in CT and How to Keep it That Way
May 6th, 2008 categories: Market Data & Statistics, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
Crime is virtually unheard of in Ridgefield. We have our “police blotter” kind of stuff but by and large Ridgefield is one of the safest towns in Connecticut! Connecticut Magazine said that Ridgefield has the lowest crime score ever measured since they started their “Best Towns” survey. Low crime, great schools, rich culture and terrific property values make Ridgefield one of the best real estate deals in Fairfield County.
The town is so safe due to our wholesome, honest New England lifestyle and to the Ridgefield Police Department. To best protect our citizens and guests, the RPD needs to expand and renovate their Headquarters on East Ridge. The upcoming budget referendum will be requesting over $4 million for the RPD project. Click Here to see the latest piece in the Ridgefield Press and a virtual tour of the current Ridgefield Police Headquarters building. Additional Ridgefield Press articles are here and here.
Crime Stats for Ridgefield CT
Looking at the stats, you can see that the rate for property crimes is just a fraction of the county and state averages and the rate of violent crime is practically zero.
2006 Crime Statistics: % Population Affected
| Ridgefield | Fairfield County | Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 0.34% | 2.22% | 2.50% |
| Violent Crime | 0.01% | 0.30% | 0.28% |
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Ridgefield, CT Real Estate Market Report: Home Sales May 2008
May 5th, 2008 categories: Market Data & Statistics, Talking Real Estate
Ridgefield Real Estate Market Commentary
As we enter Spring, Ridgefield’s real estate market starts it’s annual march into the busy season. April closings show the expected uptick in sales activity from March but the overall level is down 18% from 2007. Even though buyers are maintaining control over the market, I’m surprised that we’re not seeing more purchase decisions. Low interest rates (probably won’t last too much longer as government economic stimulus efforts take hold) and abundant selection (even though inventory is down 25% from last year) should be driving more buyers in to take advantage of current conditions.
I’m seeing some nervousness on both sides of the table. Sellers are anxious to move their deals through inspections, contingencies and contracts. Buyers are listening to the media and hoping that their newly purchased house won’t immediately drop in value. With rising mortgage rates (see chart in left sidebar), even if you don’t buy at the precise bottom (it’s impossible to time market bottoms), you’ll still be paying less if you buy today instead of waiting. Read this Time Magazine article: Ignore the Headlines.
Through it all, in Ridgefield we’re still seeing “the good houses” (good condition, market price) sell quickly. We just sold one of our listings in a week and I saw yesterday a house sold for over asking price.
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Home Sales Roundup - Ridgefield, Redding and Wilton CT Real Estate - April 2008
May 3rd, 2008 categories: Market Data & Statistics, Recent Transactions
Closings in April reflect home sales that were negotiated in the prior 30-90 days. Each of these transactions closed during the month. The list includes all of the single family home sales for Ridgefield, Redding and Wilton, Connecticut for the month of April 2008. Contact us with your questions regarding today’s shifting real estate market.
Closed Home Sales in Ridgefield, Redding and Wilton - April 2008
| Street Number | Street Name | Town | Bedrooms | List Price | Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | ROCKLEDGE RD | REDDING | 3 | $499,900 | $465,000 |
| 15 | PACKER BROOK RD | REDDING | 4 | $759,000 | $737,500 |
| 163 | SUNSET HILL RD | REDDING | 4 | $825,000 | $825,000 |
| 3 | LEDGEWOOD RD | REDDING | 4 | $875,000 | $835,000 |
| 55 | MOUNTAIN RD | REDDING | 5 | $1,129,000 | $1,043,000 |
| 397 | LIMESTONE RD | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $395,000 | $330,000 |
| 46 | CREST RD | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $415,000 | $395,000 |
| 69 | FULLING MILL LN | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $469,900 | $420,000 |
| 1 | HUCKLEBERRY LN | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $415,000 | $425,000 |
| 130 | STONY HILL RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $539,000 | $520,000 |
| 41 | JEFFRO DR | RIDGEFIELD | 5 | $549,900 | $525,000 |
| 7 | SOUTH OLMSTEAD LN | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $649,000 | $545,000 |
| 40 | POPLAR RD | RIDGEFIELD | 5 | $595,000 | $550,000 |
| 77 | HUNTER LN | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $619,000 | $595,000 |
| 136 | WALNUT GROVE RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $629,000 | $600,000 |
| 45 | ACRE LN | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $619,900 | $606,000 |
| 360 | FLORIDA HILL RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $683,000 | $661,500 |
| 63 | WHIPSTICK RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $699,900 | $670,000 |
| 138 | HAVILAND RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $799,900 | $775,000 |
| 24 | HULL PL | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $994,900 | $958,000 |
| 183 | HAVILAND RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $1,239,000 | $1,105,000 |
| 10 | SAW MILL HILL RD | RIDGEFIELD | 5 | $2,179,000 | $2,200,000 |
| 64 | BRANCHVILLE RD | RIDGEFIELD | 6 | $2,349,000 | $2,200,000 |
| 24 | OWN HOME AVE | WILTON | 4 | $555,000 | $525,500 |
| 634 | NOD HILL RD | WILTON | 4 | $734,500 | $670,000 |
| 151 | RIVERGATE DR | WILTON | 6 | $697,000 | $685,000 |
| 24 | VILLAGE CT | WILTON | 3 | $737,500 | $690,000 |
| 33 | OLD WAGON RD | WILTON | 4 | $860,000 | $750,394 |
| 88 | OLD HWY | WILTON | 4 | $795,000 | $777,000 |
| 50 | THUNDER LAKE RD | WILTON | 4 | $999,000 | $950,000 |
| 28 | HERITAGE CT | WILTON | 4 | $1,030,000 | $1,003,000 |
| 41 | LANGNER LN | WILTON | 4 | $1,299,000 | $1,180,000 |
| 103 | SCRIBNER HILL RD | WILTON | 4 | $1,345,000 | $1,210,000 |
| 294 | CHESTNUT HILL RD | WILTON | 4 | $1,359,000 | $1,245,000 |
| 220 | RANGE RD | WILTON | 5 | $1,575,000 | $1,490,000 |
| 16 | COLEY RD | WILTON | 5 | $1,649,000 | $1,600,000 |
| 96 | KEELERS RIDGE RD | WILTON | 5 | $1,739,000 | $1,600,000 |
| 92 | RUSCOE RD | WILTON | 5 | $1,850,000 | $1,700,000 |
| 156 | CHESTNUT HILL RD | WILTON | 6 | $2,160,000 | $1,850,000 |
| 57 | COLEY RD | WILTON | 6 | $2,195,000 | $2,147,500 |
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