Fabulous farmhouse with detached cottage on stunning property just seconds from Ridgefield town center! This quintessential Connecticut home features a picture perfect front porch overlooking the gorgeous level grounds with an "English Garden" type feel. The main house boasts a huge eat-in kitchen with center island, walls of cabinets and gorgeous views on two sides overlooking the spectacular patio and property. The kitchen also opens to the formal dining room adjoining the cozy and comfortable family room. Rounding out the main level is a front foyer, full bath and a bright sunroom/office (4th bedroom?) with a brand new slider. Upstairs, there are three good sized bedrooms and 2nd full bath. There is even a full walk-up attic that offers additional expansion potential. Main home is 1639sf and an an added bonus, the detached cottage offers 660sf, and is perfect as an in-law apartment, for rental income, or even as a private guest house. Live in one and rent the other, or rent both! Fabulous investment potential and rare opportunity in the heart of Ridgefield! 159 Barry Ave is accessed off of Mary's Lane, providing this special property a peaceful cul-de-sac living while being super convenient to town! Total sf includes 600+sf cottage. Subject to probate court approval.
Listed by Sarah Patterson
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Coldwell Banker Realty
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(203) 417-6254
Last updated August 26, 2025
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Source: SmartMLS #24120876
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodRidgefield
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Days on Prevu14
Taxes$10,810/year
Size2,229 sqft
Price per sqft$399
Location
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Listing History
08/22/2025
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$889,000
Property Details for 159 Barry Avenue
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No/Resale
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Year Built: 1931
Year Built Details: Public Records
Architectural Style: Colonial, Farm House
Construction Materials: Frame
Features
Waterfront Features: Not Applicable
Measurements
Lot Features: Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Acres: 0.85
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 276054
Tax Annual Amount: $10,810.00
Tax Year: 25
Interior
Features
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Basement: Partial
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedrooms Total: 5
Rooms Total: 13
Parking
Parking
Attached Garage: Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Schools
Elementary School
Elementary School: Scotland
High School
High School: Ridgefield
Middle or Junior School
Middle Or Junior School: Scotts Ridge
Utilities
Equipment
Heating: Baseboard, Radiator
Sewer: Septic
Water Source: Public Water Connected
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