296 Bennetts Farm Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
Reduced from $845,000
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,548
- Acres
- 0.74
- Year Built
- 1930
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
A charming stone and wood-shingled Cape Cod cottage in Ridgefield's sought-after Rainbow Lake area. This property comes with deeded lake rights and endless potential to create your own special retreat. Set on 0.74 acres, this inviting two-bedroom, two-bath home features hardwood floors throughout and a dramatic vaulted living room with exposed beams and a striking stone fireplace. A spacious main-level bedroom with full bath provides convenient one-floor living, while the family room offers a cozy wood stove and a wall of windows overlooking the natural surroundings. The wood-paneled primary bedroom and bath add warmth and character, and a basement office provides flexible space for work or hobbies. An impressive three-car garage setup-with one garage under the house and two car detached garage gives abundant parking, storage, studio, workshop, or recreational possibilities, plus additional usable loft space. Bring your ideas and vision to this unique property and make it your own-or enjoy it as a fabulous weekend getaway. Rainbow Lake amenities include sandy beaches, swimming, fishing, and boating, creating a true year-round recreational escape just minutes from all that Ridgefield has to offer.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Ridgefield
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1930
- Days on Market
- 50 days
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,548 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.74 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage
- Property Taxes
- $10,971 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Ridgefield Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
50
47 under contract
Median List Price
$1.26M
50 active listings
Median Closed Price
$1.25M
244 sales
Median Days on Market
40
50 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$400
50 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.7%
244 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$805,000
vs $1.26M median
36.2% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$520
vs $400 median
30.0% above median
Days on Market
50 days
vs 40 days median
10 days longer than median
Based on 50 active and 244 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Ridgefield. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 9, 2026.
Location
296 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 8, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,459
- Property Taxes$914
- Insurance$268
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Ridgefield
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Fairfield
- Subdivision
- Lake East
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1930
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,548 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Ridgebury
- High
- Ridgefield
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Ceiling FansWall UnitWindow Unit
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Electric RangeRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullStorageGarage AccessPartially Finished
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door Opener
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.74 acres
- Zoning
- RA
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage spacesDetached GarageUnder House Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterWater CommunityAccess
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- ShingleStone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- DeckGarden AreaPatio
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedLevel LotProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $10,971 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 50
- MLS #
- 24199871
- MLS Status
- Active
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