Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $495,000 on Apr 3, 2002
974 RIDGEFIELD RD
WILTON, CT 06897
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,300 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.
2.07 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
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 · Apr 3, 2002
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.$312,500
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA · recorded Dec 7, 2011
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,559 (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.$473,550 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$308,140
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$473,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$331,485
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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Split Level
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.07
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
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(2)
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.
HME
Wilton High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
Middlebrook SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
Miller-Driscoll School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.0 mi
District: Wilton School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 06897These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94
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.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,748
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.761 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$210,807
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$277,551
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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.Absentee owner
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
974 Ridgefield Rd 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 67% of homes in Wilton 06897
- Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Western Connecticut County
- Older than 67% of homes in Wilton 06897
How it measures up in Wilton 06897
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilton 06897.
Living area2,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,756 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 33% of homes nearby
Lot size2.07 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger
Bigger than 64% of homes nearby
Year built1962
OlderTypical 1969Newer
Newer than 33% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Wilton 06897 | Western Connecticut County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,300 ft² | 33% of homes | 60% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 2.07 ac | 64% of homes | 85% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1962 | 33% of homes | 43% of homes |
About 974 Ridgefield Rd
When did 974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT last sell?
974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT last sold on Apr 3, 2002 for $495,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT?
974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,300 square feet of living space and a 2.07-acre lot.
When was 974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT built?
974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT?
974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT is assigned to Wilton High School (high), rated A+; Middlebrook School (middle), rated A+; Miller-Driscoll School (elementary). All sit in Wilton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT compare to other homes in Wilton 06897?
Among the 5,949 homes in Wilton 06897, it is bigger than 33% of them (2,300 ft² against a typical 2,756 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (2.07 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1962 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT?
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT was $11,559. The county assessed it at $473,550.
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- 993 Ridgefield Rd$1.4M422 ft · 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,563 ft² · Sold $425K · Aug 1996
- 957 Ridgefield Rd$2M0.1 mi · 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,515 ft² · Sold $850K · Sep 1998
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