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Property Description
Don't miss this rare opportunity to purchase the former estate of the famed musician and "The King of Swing" Benny Goodman. This one-of-a-kind antique New England Colonial is a true treasure with countless elegant features and updates made over the years and still maintains much of its original charm. Located in the historic neighborhood of Old Long Ridge Village, this property offers 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 6 fireplaces, marvelous wide plank floors and a most generous primary suite and sitting area. There are fabulous views of the flat 1.22 acres of professionally landscaped property. This magnificent property also offers gorgeous gardens casually arranged with specimen trees, shrubs, flowers and a bridge for the babbling brook, Lily Pond and stonewalls all bordering Rockrimmon Country Club. The 1-bedroom guest cottage has an open floor plan, cathedral-ceiling and is ideal for guests, in-laws or extended family. You won't want to miss the secluded renovated in-ground pool with patio and a 3 car heated garage with a half bath plus a car port. There is a full house generator, newer wood roof, thermal windows, kitchen island and counter top, LED lighting, laundry room cabinets and countertops, Geothermal HVA system, alarms in main house, garage and cottage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1287 Rock Rimmon Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,395,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24129005
- Added to Site: 111 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Laundry Room
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 6
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Tub w/Shower, Walk-In Closet, Wall/Wall Carpet, Wide Board Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Full Bath, Other
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Book Shelves, Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Granite Counters, Laundry Hookup, Pantry, Tile Floor, Main
- 2nd Kitchen: Kitchen - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Island, Other
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Dining Area, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor, Main
- Study: Half Bath, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Laundry: Main Level
- In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, Pool House, Alarm, In Ground Pool
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gutters, Garden Area, Guest House, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
- Color: White
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking: Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Neighborhood: North Stamford
- Driving Directions: Long Ridge Road to Old Long Ridge to Rock Rimmon or High Ridge Rd to Mayapple to Rock Rimmon.
School Information
- Elementary School: Northeast
- High School: Westhill
Community
- Community Name: North Stamford
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Steam, Geothermal
- Heating Fuel: Geothermal
- Water Heater: Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Shingle, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Wood Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 4,988
- Above Ground: 4,124 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 864 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1832
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.22
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private
- Zoning: RA2
- Lot Description: Fence - Partial, Some Wetlands, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Brook
Green Features
- Energy Features: Generator, Geothermal Heat, Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $749,520
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: See inclusion exclusion doc
- Property ID: 320503
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Robbie Blosio
Sold by Brown Harris Stevens, Rob Johnson
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Schools
Schools serving 1287 Rock Rimmon Rd
School District:Stamford School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northeast School, Stamford, CT 82 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903 | K-5 | 3.3 mi |
Turn Of River School 117 Vine Road, Stamford, CT 06905 | 6-8 | 4.9 mi |
Westhill High School, Stamford, CT 125 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT 06902 | 9-12 | 4.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1287 Rock Rimmon Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/08/2025
Sold
$1,395,000
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MLS
10/01/2025
Listed
$1,395,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1287 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford, CT 06903 (MLS# 24129005) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,395,000 on December 08, 2025. Want to learn more about 1287 Rock Rimmon Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Stamford? You can browse all Stamford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

