803 North Salem Rd Ridgefield, CT, 06877

single family home
$ 1,950,000 For Sale Active Aug 20, 2025
  • 7 beds
  • 7 baths
  • 4,806 sq ft
  • 4.98 acres
  • 1910 year built
  • 8 cars garage

About the Home

Historic Ridgefield Estate - Where Legacy Meets Modern Luxury. Originally built in 1911 as the Ridgefield School for Boys, this unique estate once anchored a vast 115-acre campus and featured more than 100 rooms, including classrooms, dormitories, and offices. When the school closed, the property was purchased by Francis D. Martin, who gave it a bold architectural overhaul by removing the top three floors, reshaping its silhouette but preserving its timeless character. Today, the lower level still holds remarkable original features to include a working walk-in refrigerator and compressor, a functioning coal burner and remnants of a vintage dumbwaiter, all offering a rare, tangible connection to the property's rich and storied past. The home is nestled on an expansive 4.98-acre parcel of picturesque land, located in coveted Ridgefield, Connecticut, this exquisite residence presents an unparalleled blend of grandeur and comfort. Enjoy a one-floor residence that has been preserved and reimagined into a beautifully renovated ranch-style property offering 4,808 square feet of living space. The home offers breathtaking panoramic views in the town of Ridgefield. The landscape is adorned with a lush tapestry of vibrant, clustered trees. As the seasons turn, this ever-changing natural spectacle provides a captivating backdrop year-round, perfectly complementing families who love to entertain. The modern 2019 kitchen renovation boasts 10-foot tall ceilings, all Thermador

Rooms & Interior

7 bedrooms beds
5 full + 2 half baths
4,806 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Granite Counters, Island, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Remodeled, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Other (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Granite Counters, Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
  • Other (Main Level) Remodeled, Hardwood Floor
  • Full Bath (Main Level) Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Remodeled, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Granite Counters, Laminate Floor
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Lower Level) Vinyl Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
  • Formal Dining Room (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
  • Full Bath (Main Level) Remodeled, Full Bath, Stall Shower, Tile Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Bedroom Suite, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Half Bath (Main Level) Remodeled, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
  • Great Room (Main Level) Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Beams, Book Shelves, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Bath (Main Level) Remodeled, Granite Counters, Double-Sink, Stall Shower, Whirlpool Tub, Marble Floor
  • Full Bath (Main Level) Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
  • Other Rooms Foyer

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Heating: hot air, steam
  • Heat fuel type: oil, solar
  • Fuel tank: in garage

Cooling

  • Ceiling fans
  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Audio system
  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - pre-wired
  • Open floor plan
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Wall oven
  • Convection oven
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Wine chiller

Home Automation

  • Appliances
  • Lighting
  • Security system

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Storage space
  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Partial
  • Full
  • Heated
  • Storage
  • Garage access
  • Interior access
  • Partially finished
  • Full with walk-out

Laundry

  • Location: laundry in 4th bedroom and cottage
  • Main level

Energy Features

  • Active solar
  • Generator

Exterior Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Awnings
  • Barn
  • Deck
  • Gutters
  • Lighting
  • Guest house

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 8
  • Barn
  • Detached garage
  • Under house garage
  • Paved
  • Driveway

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 4.98 acres
  • Secluded
  • Dry
  • Level lot
  • Sloping lot
  • Cleared
  • Professionally landscaped

Driveway

  • Private
  • Circular
  • Paved

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Lake
  • Park
  • Private rec facilities
  • Shopping/mall
  • Stables/riding

Construction Details

Style
ranch

Construction year
1910

Exterior Siding
clapboard, stone

Foundation
concrete

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in North Ridgefield neighborhood, in the town of Ridgefield.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date August 20, 2025
List price $ 1,950,000
Current price $ 1,950,000
Tax amount $ 28,027
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24120842
List Agent Shaylene Neumann
Co-List Agent Joseph Kelley
List Office Houlihan Lawrence
Co-List Office houlihan lawrence

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