1 Cary Rd

Riverside, CT 06878

$800,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,284 Sq. Ft.
$623 / Sq. Ft.
1,284
Sq. Ft.
$623
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Distinguished as the oldest house in Riverside and one of the few remaining 18th century buildings on Putnam Avenue, the Samuel Ferris House (circa 1760) sits proudly with its storied history on a flat, quarter acre at the beginning of Cary Road. There are winter water views of the Mianus River. Ample square footage is available in the R-7 zone for an addition with approvals. There is a preserved
edge paneled fireplace wall in the dining room, many beamed ceilings, original wide floorboards on the
...Distinguished as the oldest house in Riverside and one of the few remaining 18th century buildings on Putnam Avenue, the Samuel Ferris House (circa 1760) sits proudly with its storied history on a flat, quarter acre at the beginning of Cary Road. There are winter water views of the Mianus River. Ample square footage is available in the R-7 zone for an addition with approvals. There is a preserved
edge paneled fireplace wall in the dining room, many beamed ceilings, original wide floorboards on the second floor, and other charming Colonial features. Part of a special neighborhood of homes developed for WWII veterans on land that was once part of the Samuel Ferris farm.
  1. Listed by Martha Jeffrey • Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (203)-869-4343 C: (203)-964-7800 martha.jeffrey@sothebys.realty
  2. Listed by Anne Z Ogilvy • Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (203)-869-4343 C: (203)-979-7558 Anneogilvy1@me.com

Property Details for 1 Cary Road

Section
Riverside
Design
Farm House
Basement Type
Partially Finished, Walkout
Garage #
.00
WaterFront
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 08/28/2024 01:43 AM

Property Details for 1 Cary Road

StatusClosed
MLS #119268
Days on Market175
Taxes$5,768 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1760
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyFairfield County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Martha Jeffrey; Sotheby's International Realty, Anne Z Ogilvy

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Building Information for 1 Cary Road

Stories-Year Built1760Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

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$4,672 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,192

Property Taxes

$481

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1 Cary Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 1 - Riverside
  • Elementary School: Cos Cob
  • Middle School: Central
  • Directions: Putnam Avenue to Cary Road
  • City: Riverside
  • MLS Area Major: 1 - Riverside
  • Longitude: -73.588316
  • Latitude: 41.04
  • Postal Code: 06878
  • County: Fairfield
  • State Or Province: CT
HOA and Fees
  • Parcel Number: 12-2240/S
  • Association Chg/Yr: $0
  • Taxes: $5,768
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Entry Hall Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Living Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Dining Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Dining Room Level/FP: FP: 1
  • Family Room Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Kitchen Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Primary Bdrm Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Dbl Bdrms Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Sngl Bdrms Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Bath Level/FP: 1st: 1
  • Bath Level/FP: 2nd: 1
  • Bath Level/FP: LL: 1
  • Laundry Level/FP: LL: 1
  • Other Room Level/FP: LL: 1
  • Dining Room Ceilings: Beamed: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments: Hardwood Floor: Yes
  • Family Room Comments: Adjacent Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceilings: Beamed: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments: Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings: Beamed: Yes
  • Other Room Comments: Studio: Yes
  • Cooling System: None: Yes
  • Heat System: Hot Water: Yes
  • Cooling System: None
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shake Shingle: Yes
  • Exterior: Shake Shingle
  • Roof: Asphalt
Property
Lot Information
  • Location Property Info: SPOLP: $.85
  • Location Property Info: List PriceSqFt: $697.04
  • Location Property Info: Owner: Historic Properties of Greenwi
  • Location Property Info: Zoning: R-7
  • Location Property Info: State: Connecticut
  • Location Property Info: Zip Code: 06878
  • Location Property Info: # FPs: 2.0
  • Lot Description: Corner,Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Description: Corner: Yes
  • Lot Description: Level: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • General Property Info: Acres -: 0.25
  • General Property Info: Year Built Desc: Antique
  • General Property Info: Elementary School: Cos Cob
  • General Property Info: Middle School: Central
  • General Property Info: Design: Farm House
  • Assessment: $495,740
  • Zoning: R-7
  • Sanitation Source: Public Sewer
  • Outbuildings: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront Descrip: Winter Waterviews
  • Excluded: Call LB: Yes
  • Included: All Kitchen Applncs: Yes
  • Included: WasherDryer: Yes
Utilities
  • Gas Source: Public Utility: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water: Gas: Yes
  • Heat System: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Public Remarks: Distinguished as the oldest house in Riverside and one of the few remaining 18th century buildings on Putnam Avenue, the Samuel Ferris House (circa 1760) sits proudly with its storied history on a flat, quarter acre at the beginning of Cary Road. There are winter water views of the Mianus River. Ample square footage is available in the R-7 zone for an addition with approvals. There is a preserved edge paneled fireplace wall in the dining room, many beamed ceilings, original wide floorboards on the second floor, and other charming Colonial features. Part of a special neighborhood of homes developed for WWII veterans on land that was once part of the Samuel Ferris farm.

Property History for 1 Cary Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91031833

$365,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91031833

$365,000

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Public Records for 1 Cary Road

Taxable ValueLand$444,010Additions$68,880Total$512,890
Tax Record2024$6,339 ($528 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,284 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,284 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt816 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR-7CountyFAIRFIELDAPNGREE M:12 B:2240/SFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1 Cary Road

This home is within Greenwich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cos Cob School
PublicK to 5

Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Greenwich High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Martha Jeffrey; Sotheby's International Realty, Anne Z Ogilvy

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