Skip to main content

7 Christopher Road

Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

PENDING$1,495,000

Reduced from $1,595,000

Beds
6
Baths
5 | 1
SqFt
6,840
Acres
2.88
Year Built
1910
Matt Caiola

Matt Caiola

Luxury Real Estate Advisor

MCMATT CAIOLALUXURY PROPERTIES
Higgins Group Private Brokerage

Request a private showing and get Matt's read on price, condition, and next steps.

Call Matt
Waterfront3-Car Garage2 FireplacesVirtual TourPrice Reduced

About This Home

Welcome to "Nydeggen". This 1910 historic country estate was featured on Ridgefield's holiday home tour & has been well documented in the town archives as "H. Shenck's Mansion at Lake Mamanasco." Quiet cul de sac location on 2.88 acres w/picturesque lake views & deeded lake rights, this grand home has been elegantly updated, yet retains all the character of a bygone era w/servant's call buttons, butler's pantry cabinets, wood paneling, moldings/hardwood; & stunning solarium w/original leaded glass windows. This sprawling home offers 6,840 sf on the main floors, plus 1,572 sf in the walk up 3rd floor w/6+ bedrooms, 5/1 baths, office, library & multiple work from home options. This iconic Ridgefield home offers the best of old & new. Notable historic features include original telephone in "telephone room"; heavy wooden entrance doors; wood paneling in FR; & 2 sets of stairs between the 1st & 2nd levels as well as the 2nd & 3rd floors. Over $450K of extensive renovations include: kitchen/butler's pantry; central A/C; baths; floor refinishing; closet upgrades; interior/exterior painting; driveway paving; landscaping; flagstone patio; new shed; & more. Idyllic location with both private beach at end of cul de sac, plus deeded rights to Mamanasco Beach Club for swimming, bbq, picnicking, volleyball, fishing, sailing, canoeing & kayaking. Moments to downtown Ridgefield for shopping, restaurants, theaters & parks; convenient to Goldens Bridge/Purdy's stations; & 60 miles to Midtown!

Key Facts

City/Town
Ridgefield
Property / Style
Single Family · Colonial
Year Built
1910
Days on Market
1313 days
Beds
6
Baths
5 full · 1 half
Living Area
6,840 sq ft
Lot Size
2.88 acres
Garage / Parking
3 garage
Property Taxes
$21,379 / Annually

Market Snapshot

The Ridgefield Market

Single Family · trailing 12 months

Median Days on Market

48

55 active listings

Median $ / Sq Ft

$401

55 active listings

Sale-to-List Ratio

101.7%

246 sales

How this home compares

List Price

$1.50M

vs $1.20M median

25.1% above median

Price / Sq Ft

$219

vs $401 median

45.4% below median

Days on Market

1313 days

vs 48 days median

1265 days longer than median

Based on 55 active and 246 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Ridgefield. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 27, 2026.

Location

7 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$10,496

per month

  • Principal & Interest$8,216
  • Property Taxes$1,782
  • Insurance$498
  • HOA$0

Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.

Location

City/Town
Ridgefield
County
Fairfield

Residence

Property Type
Single Family
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1910
Living Area
6,840 sq ft

Schools

Elementary
Barlow Mountain
High
Ridgefield

Interior

Heating
Hot WaterRadiatorZoned
Cooling
Central AirZoned
Fireplaces
2
Basement
FullUnfinishedStorage
Additional Rooms
FoyerLaundry RoomSitting RoomStaff Quarters

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
2.88 acres
Garage / Parking
3 garage spacesDetached Garage
Waterfront
Direct waterfront
Waterfront Details
LakeBeach RightsViewWalk to Water
Construction
Stucco
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
DeckFrench DoorsGuttersPatioShed
Lot Description
On Cul-De-SacWater ViewFence - Wood

Listing & Financials

Property Taxes
$21,379 / Annually
Days on Market
1313
MLS #
170558099
MLS Status
Under Contract

Similar Properties

Homes with a close match in area, property type, and price.

Listed By

Laura Ancona

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Buyer's Agent

Tina DiNota

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

The IDX display contains information sourced from SmartMLS, Inc. as of 10/27/2026. This information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing or leasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS, the listing broker, the listing agent, or Matt Caiola. Buyers and tenants should independently verify all information that matters to their decision.

Map locations may be approximate. Any offer of compensation, if applicable, is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. ©2026 Smart MLS, Inc. All rights reserved.

Data last updated on 10/27/2026 at 6:05 AM UTC.