Art Walk - Another Awesome Ridgefield 300th Event You Can’t Miss
August 12th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Ridgefield
The streets of Ridgefield come alive with home grown art this Saturday night August 16. Local Ridgefield artists will transform Main Street stores into art galleries as the Ridgefield 300th Anniversary Celebration hosts the first-ever Art Walk Ridgefield.
Several of our Ridgefield friends including Jean Linville and Noelle Carr are participating artists and our Keller Williams office is hosting some of their work.
This unique event will kick off in Ballard Park at 5:30 p.m. with a lively talk about “300 Years of Art in Ridgefield,” and maps will be provided showing participating Art Walk businesses. Children’s artwork will be displayed in Deborah Ann’s Chocolates and the Orange Elephant.
Check out the Ridgefield 300th website for information on this great event as well as all the other special events throughout the year.
See these other posts on Real Estate Chocolate:
- How Talking Sidewalks Can Teach You the History of Ridgefield, CT
- Local Ridgefield Artist Shows at Norwalk’s Chocopologie!
- Where To Go For Arts & Culture Around Ridgefield, Wilton & Redding CT
- What You Need to Know About Ridgefield’s 300th Birthday Celebration
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Ridgefield, CT Real Estate Market Report: Home Sales August 2008
August 11th, 2008 categories: Buying Your House, Market Data & Statistics, Ridgefield, Selling Your House, Talking Real Estate
Do we have a national weather report? You know, just one report like “in the US today it will be sunny day in the mid-80’s…” Never seen that? It doesn’t work because weather is local.
It can’t be done with real estate either… just like weather, real estate is local. So all these headlines shouting “20% foreclosure rate” and “prices down over 30%” might apply to other locales but I can tell you they’re not talking about Ridgefield, CT!
Ridgefield Real Estate Report
What we’ve seen thru the beginning of August is a real estate market that remains active and still shows significant activity. Year-to-date, the number of transactions still trail last year by about 30% and, by looking at the Ridgefield median home price, prices have only dropped about 10% over the last 18 months. Inventory has started to wane as the good houses (best condition, best price) are quickly bought while the others will continue to linger on the market. Buyers are still blessed with access to low mortgage rates and Brad and I keep relationships with the best mortgage professionals in the business so you can be certain that with a good credentials, borrowing money will never be a problem.
A closer look at the numbers reveals an interesting trend this year: sales activity is focused on the lower end of the market. The graph shows a distinct shift in 2008 from Ridgefield luxury real estate and more towards the entry and mid levels. We’re definitely seeing more young families getting into town for the terrific schools and other sought-after amenities while owners at the high end are holding onto their homes and anticipating better times to come.
I can’t say exactly when things will bottom-out but I can tell you that just like the weather, the report is local but it is also affected by many larger forces. As the election shakes out, oil prices drop back to reasonable levels and the banks realigned themselves with manageable lending behavior, the Ridgefield real estate market will see some gains again. It might not be until 2009 or 2010, but all markets are cyclical and we’ll ride this out better than 98% of the rest of the country.
Don’t ever hesitate to call us if you have any questions about this information or anything else. We’re always available to help in any way we can.
Related Posts on Real Estate Chocolate:
- Home Sales Roundup - Ridgefield, Redding and Wilton CT Real Estate - July 2008
- How to Find Out What the Tax Man Thinks Your Fairfield County House is Worth and Why it Matters
- How Some Officially Reported Data is Misleading and Why You Need to Know the Truth
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How to Find Out What the Tax Man Thinks Your Fairfield County House is Worth and Why it Matters
August 8th, 2008 categories: Market Data & Statistics, Redding, Ridgefield, Selling Your House, Talking Real Estate, Wilton
You’re just a few clicks away from knowing what any house is worth! Whether you’re buying a house, selling a house or just living in your house for the time being, it’s always good to know the local tax assessment. Assessments in Connecticut are updated every 5 years and represent 70% of a homes true market value.
Take Ridgefield for example. In 2007 the Tax Assessor (Al Garzi), worked with a vendor to revalue every property in town. Based on actual sales, they objectively assign a dollar value to each parcel in order to fairly divide up Ridgefield’s tax burden. If a house has recently changed ownership, it is likely that that the new assessment will reflect this transaction price.
When I value a home for sale or purchase, I present my client with 4 different market valuation models based on several factors. The tax assessment is a major input to my valuation model for any individual home. Not only the assessment for that particular house, but the assessments for all the comparable houses that have recently sold and are currently on the market.
Contact us to learn more about how to accurately model the value of any home. Weather you’re buying, selling, or just tracking the value of you current home, it’s important to keep an accurate read on it’s market value.
Online Tax Assessments for Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton and other area towns in Fairfield County
- Ridgefield Tax Assessor
- Redding Tax Assessor
- Wilton Tax Assessor
- Danbury Tax Assessor
- Newtown Tax Assessor
- Bethel Tax Assessor
- Brookfield Tax Assessor
- New Fairfield Tax Assessor
Related Articles on Real Estate Chocolate:
- How One Ridgefielder Beat the Tax Man and You Can Too
- What Everybody Ought to Know About Ridgefield, Real Estate Taxes
- 16 Home Buying Secrets You Need to Know Before You Purchase
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Home Sales Roundup - Ridgefield, Redding and Wilton CT Real Estate - July 2008
August 4th, 2008 categories: Recent Transactions, Talking Real Estate
Closings in June 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 July 2008. Contact us with any questions regarding today’s real estate market and how best to benefit from it. Brad and I are always here to help in any way we can.
Closed Home Sales in Ridgefield, Redding and Wilton - July 2008
| Street Number | Street Name | Town | Bedrooms | List Price | Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | OLD REDDING RD | REDDING | 2 | $379,900 | $324,000 |
| 28 | WAYSIDE LN | REDDING | 4 | $759,000 | $730,000 |
| 22 | FARVIEW FARM RD | REDDING | 4 | $899,000 | $874,550 |
| 12 | PICKETTS RIDGE RD | REDDING | 5 | $1,069,000 | $985,000 |
| 95 | SPORT HILL RD | REDDING | 5 | $1,195,000 | $1,015,000 |
| 361 | DANBURY RD | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $399,000 | $353,000 |
| 37 | WOODLAND WAY | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $359,900 | $359,900 |
| 102 | RIVERSIDE DR | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $514,000 | $397,500 |
| 149 | HAVILAND RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $429,900 | $429,000 |
| 92 | BAYBERRY HILL RD | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $499,000 | $475,000 |
| 434 | BRANCHVILLE RD | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $499,000 | $517,000 |
| 26 | MARCADON AVE | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $549,000 | $520,000 |
| 42 | SHIELDS LN | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $599,900 | $565,000 |
| 8 | MEAD RIDGE RD | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $589,000 | $582,500 |
| 7 | MULBERRY ST | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $629,000 | $607,000 |
| 32 | CIRCLE DR | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $649,900 | $615,000 |
| 62 | RITCH DR | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $649,000 | $660,000 |
| 124 | MIMOSA CIR | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $699,900 | $660,000 |
| 159 | HIGH RIDGE AVE | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $724,900 | $672,500 |
| 77 | BOBBYS CT | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $729,000 | $685,000 |
| 55 | PIERREPONT DR | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $719,900 | $710,000 |
| 12 | MIMOSA PL | RIDGEFIELD | 5 | $749,000 | $730,000 |
| 17 | RIDGECREST DR | RIDGEFIELD | 3 | $769,000 | $730,000 |
| 673 | RIDGEBURY RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $799,000 | $775,000 |
| 278 | PEACEABLE ST | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $862,500 | $800,000 |
| 143 | LIMESTONE RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $915,000 | $892,500 |
| 202 | RIDGEBURY RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $995,000 | $892,500 |
| 111 | BRANCHVILLE RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $949,000 | $908,000 |
| 28 | CHIPMUNK LN | RIDGEFIELD | 5 | $939,000 | $910,000 |
| 214 | MAMANASCO RD | RIDGEFIELD | 2 | $950,000 | $919,000 |
| 47 | HOLMES RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $999,000 | $925,000 |
| 707 | RIDGEBURY RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $975,000 | $955,000 |
| 61 | OVERLOOK DR | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $999,000 | $955,000 |
| 229 | KEELER DR | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $1,049,000 | $955,000 |
| 48 | BARRY AVE | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $1,195,000 | $1,150,000 |
| 16 | FISHER LN | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $1,229,000 | $1,185,000 |
| 9 | CONLEY CT | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $1,300,000 | $1,200,000 |
| 9 | CORNERSTONE CT | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $1,295,000 | $1,260,000 |
| 325 | MAIN ST | RIDGEFIELD | 6 | $1,399,000 | $1,350,000 |
| 70 | RAMAPOO RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $1,399,000 | $1,399,000 |
| 135 | OLD BRANCHVILLE RD | RIDGEFIELD | 4 | $1,496,000 | $1,400,000 |
| 7 | JACKSON CT | RIDGEFIELD | 5 | $1,625,000 | $1,575,000 |
| 9 | KENDRA CT | RIDGEFIELD | 5 | $1,625,000 | $1,575,000 |
| 74 | BORGLUM RD | WILTON | 3 | $575,000 | $535,000 |
| 16 | ROCKY BROOK RD | WILTON | 3 | $598,500 | $545,000 |
| 57 | SPOONWOOD RD | WILTON | 4 | $599,999 | $599,999 |
| 48 | WILTON WOODS RD | WILTON | 4 | $637,500 | $605,000 |
| 38 | OAK LEDGE LN | WILTON | 4 | $699,900 | $683,000 |
| 14 | EXETER LN | WILTON | 3 | $705,900 | $685,000 |
| 23 | OLD KINGS HWY | WILTON | 4 | $799,000 | $745,000 |
| 209 | RANGE RD | WILTON | 4 | $824,000 | $802,500 |
| 38 | MOUNTAIN RD | WILTON | 4 | $849,000 | $810,000 |
| 102 | SAINT JOHNS RD | WILTON | 3 | $892,750 | $825,000 |
| 43 | OLD WAGON RD | WILTON | 4 | $865,000 | $847,000 |
| 12 | SPICEWOOD LN | WILTON | 4 | $895,000 | $847,000 |
| 16 | NUTMEG LN | WILTON | 4 | $896,800 | $850,000 |
| 26 | PARTRICK LN | WILTON | 4 | $939,000 | $895,000 |
| 85 | KELLOGG DR | WILTON | 4 | $929,000 | $929,000 |
| 69 | CARRIAGE RD | WILTON | 5 | $1,049,000 | $964,000 |
| 39 | MARVIN RIDGE PL | WILTON | 3 | $1,195,000 | $1,175,000 |
| 88 | CARRIAGE RD | WILTON | 4 | $1,289,000 | $1,250,000 |
| 86 | WILD DUCK RD | WILTON | 4 | $1,359,000 | $1,297,500 |
| 123 | RUSCOE RD | WILTON | 4 | $1,459,000 | $1,355,000 |
| 21 | WEST MEADOW RD | WILTON | 4 | $1,599,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 46 | DUCK POND PL | WILTON | 4 | $1,585,000 | $1,511,000 |
| 18 | BANKS DR | WILTON | 6 | $1,799,900 | $1,715,000 |
| 19 | HEARTHSTONE LN | WILTON | 5 | $2,494,876 | $2,200,000 |
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The 5 Best Ways to Chill Indoors in Ridgefield This Summer
July 30th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Keep Your Kids Busy, Recreation & Sports, Ridgefield
The sun doesn’t always shine around here. And sometimes it shines too bright so you need a respite from the heat and humidity. Here’s 5 great ways to beat the heat and entertain yourself and your family indoors this summer.
Enjoy the Great INDOORS in Ridgefield, CT
- WEIR FARM -Weir farm has served as home and inspiration to 3 generations of artists. The art center sustains the legacy of American Artist J. Alden Weir. This National Historic Site (operated by the National Park Service) offers guided tours, art history programs and an art gallery throughout the summer. NOTE: Indoor gallery is not air conditioned.
- DANBURY DUCK PIN LANES - Small pins big fun! Never been? You gotta try duck pin bowling. These are small pins and small bowling balls and it great family fun. Great for kids birthaday parties too. Learn more: Small Pins Offer Bowlers a Big Challenge - New York Times
- SUGARBEADS - This beading studio in Copps Hill Common provides the best selection of the finest beads found today. Everyone, novice to professional will be comfortable stringing this extraordinary collection beads (over 5000 types).
- THE RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY - The Ridgefield Ferguson Library is more than just books! The library folks provide programs and activities all summer long. Reading programs for kids and adults, a movie series and more. Check it all out at their website.
- THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE - The Ridgefield Playhouse sure doesn’t take the summer off. World class Live music, comedy and first-run movies right right here in town! Don’t miss The Second City Comedy Troop, Bruce Hornsby, Kenny Rankin or the new Kitt Kittredge movie.
- THE RIDGEFIELD RECREATION CENTER - Enjoy the pool, gym and workout facilities all summer long. The Ridgefield Rec Center offers organized activites including basketball, yoga, dog obedience, ballroom dance, swimming lessons and more.
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- How Talking Sidewalks Can Teach You the History of Ridgefield, CT
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