River Road, Shelton, CT 06484
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FOR SALE
5.89 ACRES

$2,900,000

    River Road, Shelton, CT 06484

    Est. Mortgage $19,672/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    5.89 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around River Road.
    • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Rare development opportunity in Shelton! This 5.98-acre parcel of raw land was previously approved for 24 condominium units, offering tremendous potential for builders, developers, and investors. Previous site plans are available for review, providing the property's prior development potential. Whether pursuing a residential development or exploring alternative possibilities, this property presents a unique investment opportunity. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, approvals, utilities, and intended use.
    Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Rosemarie Zito, (203) 804-0011
    Coldwell Banker Realty, (203) 804-0011
    Source: Smart MLS, MLS#24185148
    Also Listed on Smart MLS.

    Home Details for River Road

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: None/Unknown

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Frontage: Private RoadNot on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Public Sewer
    Farm & Range
    Frontage Length: 0

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 90

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 290323

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $2,900,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Possession Timing: Negotiable

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Shelton
    School Information
    Elementary School: Per Board of EdHigh School: Per Board of Ed

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 24185148

    HOA

    No HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 5.89 Acres

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 24185148Attribution Contact: (203) 804-0011

    Around this home

    What Locals Say about Shelton

    At least 340 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 92 % Say car is needed

    • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 78 % Say parking is easy

    • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 69 % Say it's quiet

    • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 60 % Say there's wildlife

    • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 53 % Say kids play outside

    • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 37 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 35 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 27 % Say there are community events

    • 21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • Leiska Sanchez
      "Nice place to live. I’ll love to buy a house in this area. Price is beyond my budget but this town has everything. "
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    • Caidyn Collins
      "My neighborhood is very close to doctors and offices of all types. Lots of restaurants! Like almost too many."
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    • Jax
      "It’s a great place to raise your kids and settle down. Taxes are low and you get a good turn around amount on your property for sale. Area has changed from a few years ago in the best way. It’s more diverse and you see much less prejudice people in the community then how it was years ago. "
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    • Rae Nezat
      "The neighborhood is convenient and close to high ways. It is a 10 minute drive to downtown Shelton."
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    • Cemoretti
      "Everyone has a dog. Close to the dog park. Lots of trails. People are typically very dog friendly. People also generally keep their dogs leashed"
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    • Anthony Bryant
      "Shelton can be a little loud and conservative but its a nice spot overall. Low taxes, good food, near all accessible things"
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    • Tyler Wolf
      "Beautiful area with so many different activities. Great spot to live. Schools from what I hear are great. "
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      "I love this area. It has everything you want. Lovely neighbors. Great bars and restaurants. Everyone is friendly and nice. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Elementary school nearby with playground and baseball field . Great neighborhood friendly neighbors. Gas station and deli nearby. There’s also a diner only a few minutes away. Close to route 8 and Merritt. "
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    • Siqingxu
      "We moved here recently and now finally have a yard that our dogs love playing in. Great hiking trails that we take our dogs on."
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    • Jerry M.
      "Shelton is a family town and kids who grow up here come back home to raise their families. Taxes are low schools are great and you are still close to everything."
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    • Mem.youngquist
      "Close to route 8 and the merrit parkway. Light traffic. "
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    • Debra D.
      "We have no commun events in our neighborhood. That is why there's nothing special about our neighbors. Infact 1 of our neighbors thinks she can drive as fast as she wants. And she does! About 50 in a 25 mile zone. "
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    • Nseales917
      "This town used to be fantastic, the sports are still fantastic here but unfortunately a large majority of high school students are heroine addicted due to how cheap it is. A lot of children here also we have noticed are unsupervised "
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    • Ryan O.
      "Great schools quiet area well protected by police and a lot of things done in the community for family’s to enjoy the surrounding areas from parades to fairs to festivals."
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    • Teachspanish2
      "I have neighbors who either don’t care about parking and/or don’t care about how their home looks on the outside. Not a fan.."
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    • Kaylin M.
      "Close to all highways and main roads. This is a commuters dream. Shelton is a very central location for most places "
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    • Nseales917
      "Not many pet friendly apartments that are affordable here anymore. And if you do happen to find one it’s small dogs only but you have no yard for them so you will have to travel to the local dog park or to the slab "
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    • Crystalclr98
      "There are many different events that go on at the Veteran park such as: movie on the green, food truck Festival, fireworks for 4th of July, carnival, Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, live concert on the green, farmers market, Memorial Day parade, community Easter egg hunt "
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    • Nseales917
      "Downtown traffic can be a bit hectic but the city itself is fantastic taxes are low lots to do locally as well"
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    • Chris A.
      "Easy to get to 95, easy commute to route 8, easy to get to the parkway. All around great location to get to and from. "
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    • Chris A.
      "Many dogs are in the neighborhood, some are noisy, and some are very quiet. You can hear their barking at nighttime most evenings. "
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    • Aleena T.
      "Quite and very close to all the shopping stores that are in the area. Close to the inner cities too. Very expensive to live here "
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    • Jean G.
      "Love this neighborhood , it feel safe for and my entire family since day one I felt in love about it."
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    • Erinmcandler
      "Watch out for coyotes. They lurk on the tree line looking for small small animals. Otherwise it’s a great town for pets in general. "
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    • Marshall J.
      "Downtown Shelton is slowly but surely turning into a 100% walkable city center. Next few years are going to be interesting."
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    • Claudiastergas
      "Our neighborhood is a wonderful place to walk around with your dog and kids everyone is friendly and yards are beautifully done "
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    • jhall
      "Excellent schools for this neighborhood. Booth Hill Elementary School is probably the best in the city. A lot of houses have yards so many kids for your kids to play with."
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    • Claudiastergas
      "Shelton has a fabulous school systems and good variety of stores and restaurants, hotels for families to stay. Parks and trails and a wonderful dog park and very friendly neighborhoods "
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    • Laurie L.
      "My neighborhood isn’t great. You rarely see kids playing outside and people fly down the street. We go to a different neighborhood for trick or treating "
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    • Claudiastergas
      "Its a super family friendly neighborhood, big yards and almost every neighbor has a dog. Everyone enjoys walking and talking with each other. It’s safe and everyone looks out for each other. "
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    • Pacosoft1
      "Great neighborhood Lots of kids and families. Great schools very safe , we lineage our windows open. Low taxes "
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    • Jeanne D. M.
      "Neighborhood quiet, homes set back 400 ft from street. close to Huntington Center. great schools, food and fun"
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    • Diamond59188
      "this area is safety and the neighbors are kind and everything is clean all the time. The schools have a high level of education."
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    • Kathleen1189
      "Very quiet for a large community. No small children, people very much keep to themselves. The pool is never too crowded and have only seen a few children there. People respect each other’s privacy. "
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    Market trends in Shelton

    Last updated August 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $572K
    $13.32K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    101.0%
    1.3%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $298
    $3    MoM
    Available listings
    109
    3    MoM

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    Comparable sales

    These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    44 Lafayette Street, Derby, CT
    1.30
    Lot/Land
    $40,000
    11/07/25
    -
    -
    93 Division Street, Ansonia, CT
    1.87
    Lot/Land
    $80,000
    05/15/26
    -
    -
    122 Herbert Street, Milford, CT
    3.18
    Lot/Land
    $220,000
    10/22/25
    -
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    Nearby home prices

    Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    5 Trolley Bridge Road, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.03
    $443,500
    2
    1.5
    1,850
    Off Market
    9 Trolley Bridge Road, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.04
    $440,900
    2
    1.5
    1,491
    Off Market
    8 Trolley Bridge #8, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.06
    $362,400
    2
    1.5
    1,280
    Off Market
    8 Trolley Bridge, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.06
    $511,400
    2
    3.5
    1,252
    Off Market
    14 Trolley Bridge Road, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.07
    $483,300
    3
    2
    1,829
    Off Market
    19 Trolley Bridge Road, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.07
    $462,200
    2
    2
    1,283
    Off Market
    0 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.04
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    Edgewood Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.08
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    11 Mount Pleasant Street, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.08
    $430,000
    4
    2.5
    1,642
    Recently Sold
    40 Trolley Bridge Road #7, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.13
    $375,000
    2
    1.5
    1,328
    Recently Sold
    40 Trolley Bridge Road #9, Shelton, CT 06484
    0.13
    $405,000
    2
    2
    1,328
    Recently Sold

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Jun 19, 2026
    Source: Smart MLS #24185148
    		Listed For Sale
    $2,900,000

    LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

    Rosemarie Zito, Coldwell Banker Realty, (203) 804-0011
    Agent Phone: (203) 804-0011
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    Frequently asked questions about River Road

    • How big is River Road?
      River Road in Shelton, CT is about 5.9 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for River Road?
      River Road in Shelton, CT is listed at $2,900,000, or about $490K per acre.
    • What do residents say about Shelton?
      Residents describe Shelton, CT as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Shelton, CT.
    • What are the closest schools to River Road?
      The closest schools to River Road in Shelton, CT are Intermediate School (rated 4/10), Perry Hill Elementary School (rated 6/10), Shelton High School (rated 7/10).
    River Road, Shelton, CT 06484 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Smart MLS on Jun 19, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 24185148.