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Last sold for $495,000 on Mar 24, 2017

48 SHIELDS LN

RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,394 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$495,000 · Mar 24, 2017
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$258,000
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC · R · recorded Jun 28, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,866 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$360,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$245,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$114,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$360,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$252,154

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.43 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Barlow Mountain Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Ridgefield High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
East Ridge Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Ridgefield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06877These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,200
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.805 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,030
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$233,105
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

48 Shields Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Ridgefield 06877
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Western Connecticut County

How it measures up in Ridgefield 06877

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgefield 06877.

Living area1,394 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,339 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size2.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.09 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 48 Shields Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgefield 06877Western Connecticut County
Living areabigger than1,394 ft²19% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.11 ac81% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than197358% of homes60% of homes

About 48 Shields Ln

When did 48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT last sell?

48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT last sold on Mar 24, 2017 for $495,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT?

48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,394 square feet of living space and a 2.11-acre lot.

When was 48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT built?

48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT?

48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT is assigned to Barlow Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ridgefield High School (high), rated A+; East Ridge Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Ridgefield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT compare to other homes in Ridgefield 06877?

Among the 8,677 homes in Ridgefield 06877, it is bigger than 19% of them (1,394 ft² against a typical 2,339 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (2.11 ac against a typical 1.09 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1973 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Shields Ln, Ridgefield, CT was $9,866. The county assessed it at $360,220.

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