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$699,000

For Sale - Active
28 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,318 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1962
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 2 days ago
Updated: Jun 25, 2025 at 03:06AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$670
Cap Rate
4.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.80
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-0.9%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1962
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Charming country ranch on desirable cul de sac, set back privately on 1.20 park-like acres, just minutes from town center. Sprawling level property with fenced in backyard, stone patio, mature flowering trees and gardens, potting shed, plus rear wooded privacy. This picture perfect home is warm and inviting with recently refinished hardwood floors and open floor plan showcasing the 24'x14' living room with brick fireplace, custom mantle and surround, plus floor to ceiling built-in display shelving. The living room is open to the sunny dining room with sliders to the stone patio for gracious indoor and outdoor entertaining. Inviting, updated kitchen, with gleaming white cabinets, glass front accent cabinets, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Total 2,038 sf on two finished levels with 3 bedrooms, 1 full and 1 half bath. The bedroom wing features the spacious primary suite and two additional bedrooms, all with hardwood floors and shared hall bath. Spread out in the finished lower level rec, game or media room, plus large separate office, ideal for remote working or studio. Recent updates include 3 ductless mini splits for both cooling and optional heating; new garage doors; plus new laminate wood flooring in lower level. Additional highlights: generator transfer switch; 2 car garage; pull down stairs to attic for storage; lower level laundry and storage; plus top location - minutes to shopping, restaurants, library, park, theaters, and just 58 miles to Midtown.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished, Storage Space
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: RIDGM:F10B:0013
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1962

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $8,911

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Well
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Ductless

Location

  • County: Fairfield

Listing Details


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

Source:
SmartMLS
MLS#: 24099858
SmartMLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$670
Cap Rate
4.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.80
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-0.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$699,000
Amount financed:
-$559,200
Down payment:
$139,800
Closing costs:
$20,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$160,770
Square feet:
1,318
Cost per square foot:
$530
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.72

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$559,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,308
Property tax:
$743
Insurance:
$343
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,394

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,900 $58,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$294 -$3,528
Operating income:
$4,606 $55,272

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (15%)
15%-$743-$8,911
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$343-$4,116
Property management: (8%)
8%-$392-$4,704
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$245-$2,940
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$245-$2,940
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (40%)
40%-$1,968-$23,611

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,638 $31,656
Mortgage payments:
-$3,308 -$39,696
Cash flow:
$670 $8,040