Regency at Ridgefield

Independent Assessment

Regency at Ridgefield is a mature, fully sold-out resale community rather than an actively marketed new-construction product, so most available information comes from resale brokerage sites (Dagny's Real Estate, RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker) and a single older ActiveRain blog post rather than a current Toll Brothers sales page. That resale-market sourcing is internally consistent on the core facts -- 73 units, first-floor primary suites, 2,200-2,700 square feet, a 50-acre setting -- and several listings describe the restriction in specific operational terms (one occupant 55 or older, no occupants under 18), which reads as language drawn from an actual HOA rule rather than generic marketing copy, supporting the legally age-restricted 55+ classification. A same-named but unrelated property, 'Regency at Ridgefield Apartments' on Danbury Road, a rental complex with doorman/concierge-style amenities, is not covered here because its amenity set (elevator, concierge, business center) does not match the low-rise townhome community described by every other source, and buyers researching this community online should be careful not to conflate the two.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, quiet, low-maintenance townhome in a wooded setting close to downtown Ridgefield -- without the ongoing-construction noise of a still-selling new community -- are the natural fit for Regency at Ridgefield. Its first-floor primary suites and attached garages suit buyers prioritizing single-level living for day-to-day use even within a two-story townhome footprint, and its Route 7 location keeps commuting to the Danbury area and points south relatively convenient.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Toll Brothers built Regency at Ridgefield's 73 townhome units beginning around 2008 on a 50-acre wooded ridge site along Danbury Road (Route 7). Floor plans range from approximately 2,200 to 2,700 square feet with first-floor primary suites and primary baths, granite-topped vanities, oversized showers and soaking tubs, hardwood floors in main living areas, 9-plus-foot ceilings, fireplaces, stainless-steel kitchens, attached two-car garages, and full basements. The community is built around a landscaped pond/lake feature described across multiple sources as a defining visual amenity.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

One specific closed sale was found -- 638 Danbury Rd #22, which sold for $615,000 -- but that transaction is from 2018 and should not be treated as representative of 2026 pricing. No reliable, current asking or closed-price range for Regency at Ridgefield was found; buyers should request recent comparable sales for the community specifically from a local agent, since Ridgefield-area resale pricing has likely moved materially since 2018.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Regency at Ridgefield is a fully built-out, resale-only community; Toll Brothers is no longer actively selling new units here, and all availability comes through the resale market. Buyers should ask a local agent or the HOA about the age and condition of major building systems (roof, siding, mechanicals) given the community's circa-2008 construction date, and whether any units have been substantially renovated since original sale.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Regency at Ridgefield are subject to the Town of Ridgefield's property tax administration. A current effective tax rate or assessed value for specific units, and any special-assessment history for the HOA, were not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm exact current figures with the Ridgefield Tax Assessor's office and request the association's financials before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Regency at Ridgefield's 73 townhomes are arranged around a central pond/lake and wooded, preserved open space, giving the community a secluded, ridge-top feel despite sitting just minutes from downtown Ridgefield and Route 7/I-84 access toward Danbury. The first-floor primary suite layout lets residents live comfortably on one level day-to-day while still having a full second floor and basement for guests, storage, or a home office. The clubhouse's specific interior amenities (such as whether it includes a fitness room or only gathering space) were not confirmed, so buyers should verify current clubhouse programming directly.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Regency at Ridgefield sits off Danbury Road (Route 7) at approximately 638 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877, within the Route 7 Gateway area a short drive from Ridgefield's Main Street shops, restaurants, and Ballard Park. Route 7 provides direct access toward Danbury and I-84, and Ridgefield's Metro-North-adjacent commuter options (via Branchville or South Norwalk/Katonah) put New York City within roughly an hour and twenty minutes by rail, per general Toll Brothers marketing describing this corridor.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Regency at Ridgefield is consistently described across independent resale-brokerage sources (Dagny's Real Estate, ActiveRain) as an age-restricted community requiring at least one resident per unit to be 55 or older, with no permanent occupants under 18 -- language specific enough to reflect an actual recorded restriction rather than generic marketing. The recorded condominium/HOA declaration for Regency at Ridgefield was not directly reviewed, so the exact verification procedure and any occupancy-percentage requirements are not independently confirmed. Connecticut's own housing-for-older-persons framework (CGS section 46a-64b, cross-referencing the federal Fair Housing Act's 80% occupancy standard for 55+ housing) is the general legal backdrop for this type of restriction statewide; buyers should request the specific recorded declaration from the HOA or a title search before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Regency at Ridgefield is fully resold and no longer actively marketed by Toll Brothers, current pricing and HOA-fee figures are only available unit by unit through resale listings rather than from a single builder-published price sheet, and a reliable current price range for the community as a whole could not be confirmed. Homes here are two-story townhomes (with a first-floor primary suite) rather than true single-level ranch homes, which matters for buyers who want to avoid stairs entirely. Buyers should also independently confirm the exact age-restriction and rental-cap language in the recorded declaration before purchasing, since the sources reviewed relied on resale-listing descriptions rather than the declaration itself.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Ridgefield, Regency at Ridgefield is the town's oldest of three separately confirmed 55+ communities, distinguished from The Coach Homes at Ridgefield (a smaller, more recently built condominium community, new construction beginning 2019) by its 2008 vintage, larger unit count (73 vs. roughly 30), and townhome-with-basement format, and from 77 Sunset Lane (a walk-to-downtown condominium community) by its more secluded, wooded ridge setting off Route 7 rather than a Main Street-adjacent location. It should also not be confused with Casagmo, a 307-unit all-ages (non-age-restricted) condominium complex elsewhere in Ridgefield that sometimes appears alongside genuine 55+ listings in general searches.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available Regency at Ridgefield listings and recent comparable sales.

Is Regency at Ridgefield the same as The Coach Homes at Ridgefield or 77 Sunset Lane?

No. All three are separately confirmed, genuinely distinct 55+ communities in Ridgefield. Regency at Ridgefield is a 73-unit Toll Brothers townhome community built around 2008 off Route 7; The Coach Homes at Ridgefield is a smaller condominium community with new construction beginning in 2019; and 77 Sunset Lane is a condominium community near downtown Ridgefield.

Is Regency at Ridgefield still selling new homes?

No. It is a fully built-out, resale-only community; Toll Brothers is not actively selling new units here. All current availability comes through the resale market.

What is the age requirement at Regency at Ridgefield?

Resale-brokerage sources consistently describe it as requiring at least one resident per unit to be 55 or older, with no permanent occupants under 18. The recorded declaration was not directly reviewed, so buyers should confirm the exact language and verification procedure with the HOA before purchasing.

Is there a rental apartment complex with a similar name nearby?

Yes -- there is a separate rental apartment property sometimes listed online as 'Regency at Ridgefield Apartments' on Danbury Road. It is a different property from this 73-unit, for-sale, age-restricted townhome community; buyers should be careful not to confuse the two when searching online.