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$1,149,000

For Sale - Active
252 Florida Hill Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
3 Beds
4 Baths
3,199 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1700
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 5 hours ago
Updated: Jul 08, 2025 at 03:11AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$810
Cap Rate
4.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-3.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.85
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
0.4%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1700
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

"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.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: RIDGM:H15B:0014
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1700

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $16,516

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Well
  • Heating: Propane, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Fairfield

Listing Details


Listed by:
Laura Ancona
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(203) 438-9531

Source:
SmartMLS
MLS#: 24103463
SmartMLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$810
Cap Rate
4.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-3.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.85
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
0.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,149,000
Amount financed:
-$919,200
Down payment:
$229,800
Closing costs:
$34,470
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$264,270
Square feet:
3,199
Cost per square foot:
$359
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.72

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$919,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$5,437
Property tax:
$1,376
Insurance:
$609
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$7,422

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$8,700 $104,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$522 -$6,264
Operating income:
$8,178 $98,136

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (16%)
16%-$1,376-$16,516
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$609-$7,308
Property management: (8%)
8%-$696-$8,352
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$435-$5,220
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$435-$5,220
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (41%)
41%-$3,551-$42,616

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$4,627 $55,524
Mortgage payments:
-$5,437 -$65,244
Cash flow:
$810 $9,720