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81 Lakeside Drive

Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

ACTIVE - NEW$825,000
Beds
3
Baths
3
SqFt
2,754
Acres
0.41
Year Built
1958
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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

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

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$5,814

per 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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Listed By

Annmarie Del Franco

Blackstone Properties of CT

(203) 240-5877

Co-Listed By

Mary Pat Sexton

Blackstone Properties of CT

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

The IDX display contains information sourced from SmartMLS, Inc. as of 10/9/2026. 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 10/9/2026 at 2:01 PM UTC.