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296 Bennetts Farm Road

Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

ACTIVE - NEW$845,000
Beds
2
Baths
2
SqFt
1,548
Acres
0.74
Year Built
1930
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3-Car Garage1 Fireplace

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
0 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

Median Days on Market

50

48 active listings

Median $ / Sq Ft

$431

48 active listings

Sale-to-List Ratio

101.4%

231 sales

How this home compares

List Price

$845,000

vs $1.29M median

34.7% below median

Price / Sq Ft

$546

vs $431 median

26.7% above median

Days on Market

0 days

vs 50 days median

50 days fresher than median

Based on 48 active and 231 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Ridgefield. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 20, 2026.

Location

296 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$5,545

per month

  • Principal & Interest$4,349
  • Property Taxes$914
  • Insurance$282
  • 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
0
MLS #
24199871
MLS Status
Active

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Listed By

Catherine Aaron

(917) 887-3138

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(203) 869-0500

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

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Data last updated on 8/20/2026 at 5:31 PM UTC.