Asking
$1,560,000
$400/sf
All-in monthly
$13,049
mortgage, tax, ins, heat, commute
Commute
118 min
via Demo station
vs comps
0.88×
median $454/sf
Residential street
Hollowfield Lane
Open house Sat, Oct 3 · 1:00pm–3:00pm
Deal-breaker
- NO central AC per Ridgefield assessor record (retrofit ~$25-40k)
Architecturally distinctive 1979 contemporary on 2.41 wooded acres asking 12% BELOW recent sold comps. The kitchen read dated but functional. Bringing them current is estimated at $32k–$50k; because they work, this is treated as modernization rather than required repair and is not deducted from value.
Bottom line: original architecture is genuinely compelling, location is private, and comp pricing favors entry—but not a turnkey for $1.56M.
What's right
- + Architecturally unique 1979 contemporary with dramatic soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and 2.41-acre wooded privacy—a rare authentic period design, not a colonial cookie-cutter.
- + Four bedrooms, 3 baths, 3,900 sqft living area meets buyer's footprint requirement; attached 2-car garage; assessor confirms living area matches listing.
What's wrong
- − No central air in a $1.56M house in 2026 is a hard stop for most buyers; window units + baseboard radiant heat are 1979 comfort standards. Budget $40–50k for retrofit or tolerate 75°F summers.
- − Original 1970s kitchen (avocado/harvest gold, small footprint, dated tile backsplash, original appliances) would trigger immediate cosmetic refresh urge; not a 'ready for your vision'—it's a gut candidate.
- − Oil heating + baseboard system is aging and visibly corroded; boiler and tank appear original or near-end-of-life. Potential $15–25k replacement on a house that already needs AC retrofit.
- − 96 days on market (3+ months) in an inventory-constrained Ridgefield market suggests list price did not clear; seller may be motivated, but the lack of buyer traction flags systemic issue (likely the AC/comfort problem).
If you make a move
Open at $1,349,000 (-13.5% vs ask) · walk above $1,762,000
What the photos show
Read from all 19 listing photos — finishes era: c.1979 original with 1970s–1980s finishes throughout; no major update evident · visible finishes 6/10
Kitchen
Original 1970s–80s, dated avocado/beige color palette, harvest gold appliances, small footprint with basic layout, wood cabinetry original, tile backsplash original, no granite/stainless contemporary touches visible.
Baths
Two primary baths shown: both original 1970s–80s with wood cabinetry, earth-tone tile (brown/rust), wall-mounted sinks, original mirrors and fixtures. Master bath has double vanity; functional but well-worn cosmetically. No evidence of modernization.
Yard
2.41 acres heavily wooded with mixed deciduous forest, substantial stone walls define property boundaries, rocky/sloped terrain with exposed outcrops, moss-covered rocks and limited flat usable lawn—mostly natural forest floor rather than manicured yard, no pool or formal landscape visible, multiple multi-level decks are the primary outdoor living feature.
Curb appeal
Modern/contemporary architecture (peaked roofs, clean lines, dark weathered siding) reads architecturally distinctive and handsome from driveway; siting on sloped wooded lot is visually compelling; however, long driveway, no street presence, modest curb visibility due to trees and topography—'hidden gem' feeling rather than showstopper presence.
Visible issues
- – Oil heating system visible in basement (rusted 40-gallon tank, boiler appears aged and corroded)
- – Baseboard hot water radiators throughout indicate older zoned heating; no central air noted anywhere in house
- – Window units/portable AC visible in master bedroom (room AC, not central)
- – Dated tile, fixtures, cabinet hardware throughout kitchen and both baths
- – Decking on multiple levels shows moss, weathering, age—maintenance deferred or seasonal
- – Basement ceiling shows exposed foundation/mechanical work—unfinished character throughout lower level
- – Worn carpeting in multiple bedrooms; original-era staining visible
Missing at this price point
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- – Updated kitchen (original 1970s layout, appliances, and cabinetry—no granite, stainless, or open modern finishes)
- – Modern primary bath (original earth-tone tile, fixtures, vanity—no spa-like features, no contemporary styling)
- – Finished basement (unfinished structural—significant lost living area vs comps)
Where the $13,049/mo goes
Taxes shown are the current owner's bill — after Ridgefield's next revaluation they could rise ~$404/mo.
Change the offer, rate or down payment
Also worth knowing
- Oil heat — ask tank location/age/insurance
- Cut 14.5% from $1,825,000 (3 changes since 2026-06-22)
Each of these becomes a question on the Tour tab — underlined terms explain themselves.
Central AC
NO
Schools
#17 of 166
Sewer / water
Septic / Well
Flood zone
X
Listing remarks
Architect-designed contemporary on 2.41 private wooded acres in Ridgefield. Soaring ceilings, walls of glass and multi-level decks bring the outdoors in from every room. Great room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, open dining, and a kitchen ready for your vision. Four bedrooms including a primary suite with private deck access. Attached two-car garage. Long-term owner; a unique opportunity to make this one-of-a-kind home your own.