81 Lakeside Drive
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 2,754
- Acres
- 0.41
- Year Built
- 1958
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
BUILT WITH SOUL~DEFINED BY CRAFTSMANSHIP A one-of-a-kind home where a master carpenter's precision meets a multi-medium artist's vision. Structural woodwork transcends standard construction, treating timber as a living canvas. Set on nearly 1/2 acre bordered by OPEN SPACE, offering privacy, lake views and versatility. A welcoming FOYER with WHITE OAK FLOORS leads to a dramatic GREAT ROOM with massive OLD FIELDSTONE WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, custom built-ins and Pella sliders. The CHEF'S KITCHEN features CHERRY CABINETRY with walnut trim, concrete counters, NY SLATE floors, SIX-BURNER GAS RANGE, island seating, separate prep sink, WALK-IN PANTRY and deck access. Main level offers a BR, flexible office/BR and FULL BATH, ideal for ONE-LEVEL LIVING. Upstairs, the PRIMARY SUITE has RED PINE FLOORS, 3 closets incl. WIC, and SPA BATH with Jacuzzi tub, glass shower with seat and private WC. Spacious third BR with pine floors and UPPER-LEVEL LAUNDRY HOOKUPS complete this level. WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL, now an ART STUDIO, has PRIVATE MUDROOM ENTRANCE, natural light, rear sliders, 2 flexible rooms, laundry and FULL BATH-ideal for guests, home business or MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING. Outside, garden, raise backyard chickens, stroll around the lake or enjoy evenings beneath the stars. Minutes from vibrant downtown Ridgefield's exceptional dining, live theater, art, recreation and boutique shopping.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Ridgefield
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod,Contemporary
- Year Built
- 1958
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 2,754 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.41 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $11,623 / 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
$825,000
vs $1.26M median
34.6% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$300
vs $400 median
25.0% below median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 40 days median
40 days fresher 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
81 Lakeside Drive, Ridgefield, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 8, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,570
- Property Taxes$969
- Insurance$275
- 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
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod,Contemporary
- Year Built
- 1958
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,754 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 500 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Ridgebury
- High
- Ridgefield
Interior
- Heating
- Zoned
- Cooling
- Ceiling FansWindow Unit
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower LevelUpper Level
- Laundry Location
- Lower Level Hookups + Hookups on 2nd Fl
- Appliances
- Gas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullHeatedStorageInterior AccessPartially FinishedLiveable SpaceFull With Walk-Out
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleFirst FloorSeparate Entry
- Interior Features
- Cable - AvailableOpen Floor Plan
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerLaundry RoomMud Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.41 acres
- Zoning
- RA
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total parking spacesDrivewayPrivateCrushed Stone
- Waterfront Details
- Association Optional
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Wood
- Color
- Light Sage
- Roof
- Asphalt ShingleMetal
- Foundation
- Block
- Exterior Features
- Underground UtilitiesShedPorchDeckGuttersGarden Area
- Lot Description
- TreedBorders Open SpaceWater View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $11,623 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24210086
- MLS Status
- Active
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