Home / Recently Sold / Wilton
Closed · For Sale
$1,050,000
Asked $995,000 · Sold 2024-12-23

261 Rivergate Drive, Wilton, Connecticut 06897

4 beds 4 baths 2,964 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1960

About this home

This exceptional property offers a unique blend of elegance and natural beauty, framed by a distinguished black fence with two gated entrances leading to a circular driveway. Upon entering the home, the elevated cathedral ceiling in the living room creates a stunning and dramatic entrance. The kitchen features a well-designed layout with an oversized island that encourages family gatherings and inspires culinary creativity. The spacious family room, complete with a brick fireplace, provides an ideal setting for relaxation and fun-filled evenings. The bright and airy sunroom, encased by three walls of glass, serves as a serene retreat and the perfect spot to enjoy the changing seasons. Step outside and you'll find that every corner of the property reflects the loving care of a passionate gardener. Trellises entwined with climbing plants, meandering walkways, and distinctive rock sculptures enhance the landscape, creating a picturesque environment that is both enchanting and inviting. For gardening enthusiasts, a heated greenhouse stands as a delightful addition, providing the perfect space to extend the growing season. Located just minutes away from Westport and Wilton town centers, award-winning schools, train and major highways.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,050,000
Beds
4
Baths
4
Interior
2,964 sq ft
Lot
2.05 ac
Year Built
1960
MLS #
24049454
ZIP
06897
Days on Market
30
Heat
Electric, Oil · Baseboard, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (2-car)

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Middle / Jr High
Middlebrook
High School
Wilton

Taxes

Property tax
$14,507 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$605,990

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Crawl Space, Partial, Storage, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
9

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Cedar
Exterior features
Shed, Porch, Deck, Lighting, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R-2
Lot
Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped

What's nearby

Grocery
Lily's Weston Market0.68 mi away
Also nearby
Stop & Shop2.28 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy4.1 mi away
Train
Wilton Station2.27 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
Wolfpit Park & Ride1.72 mi away
Middle
Middlebrook
High school
Wilton
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~3.1 miLily's Weston Market — 0.68 miStop & Shop — 2.28 miCVS Pharmacy — 4.1 miWilton — 2.27 miWolfpit Park & Ride — 1.72 mi
This homeGroceryPharmacyTrainBus

Real streets from OpenStreetMap; distances are straight-line from the property, not driving routes.

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Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2024-12-23Sold — $1,050,000 asked $995,000 (this listing)MLS 24049454

Public record

From the Wilton assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1960
Living area2,964 sq ft
Total rooms9
Lot size2.05 acres
Stories7
HeatHot Water
ExteriorWood Shingle
Assessed value$605,990
Town appraisal$865,700
Last recorded sale2003 — $725,000

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the Wilton land records, newest first. These are recordings rather than MLS sales, so they include transfers that were never listed. Nominal and $0 transfers (estate, trust and family conveyances) are excluded.

Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate — Janice McGrath O'Brien · (203) 227-4343

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