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$925,000

For Sale - Active
159 Mountain Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,644 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 10 hours ago
Updated: Jun 25, 2025 at 03:03AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,156
Cap Rate
3.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.55
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Lakefront Living Ready for Summer! This 3-bedroom/2-bath Cape Cod-style home has been lovingly maintained for 35 years, offering an idyllic retreat for seasonal enjoyment or year-round living. The beautifully updated kitchen boasts marble countertops, a Viking gas range, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The living and dining area, complete with a wall of sliders, seamlessly integrates the stunning outdoor lake front views into your living space. The main level also features an additional bedroom and full bath (also updated with white marble countertop )ready for guests. Step out onto the expansive screened porch, which leads to multi-level decking and stairs descending to the water's edge, where a renovated dock awaits. Embrace the joy of canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, or swimming right in your own backyard. The upper-level primary suite is a sanctuary with vaulted ceilings, a luxurious spa bath, and walls of windows that invite natural light. Enjoy private moments on the suite's private deck, perfect for savoring the views with your morning coffee or stargazing on a clear night. Additional enhancements include central air, a whole-house generac generator, and a separate shed for storage. The property includes an extra lot, ensuring serene enjoyment with open space across from the street that ensures privacy after the property line. Residents also benefit from two association beaches . This lakefront gem is a must-see

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, On Street, None, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 5

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walk-Out Access, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Pool: Yes

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $400/annually

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: RIDGM:E06B:0085
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cape Cod, Colonial
  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $9,761

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Well
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Fairfield

Listing Details


Listed by:
Caren Harrington
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(203) 240-4491

Source:
SmartMLS
MLS#: 24101471
SmartMLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,156
Cap Rate
3.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.55
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$925,000
Amount financed:
-$740,000
Down payment:
$185,000
Closing costs:
$27,750
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$212,750
Square feet:
1,644
Cost per square foot:
$563
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.10

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$740,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$4,829
Property tax:
$813
Insurance:
$357
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$5,999

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,100 $61,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$306 -$3,672
Operating income:
$4,794 $57,528

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (16%)
16%-$813-$9,761
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$357-$4,284
Property management: (8%)
8%-$408-$4,896
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
HOA fees: (1%)
1%-$33-$396
Total operating expenses: (42%)
42%-$2,121-$25,457

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,673 $32,076
Mortgage payments:
-$4,829 -$57,948
Cash flow:
$2,156 $25,872