Don't let the 2 bedrooms fool you-this Branford ranch has more space and possibilities than you might expect! Charming, versatile, and perfectly situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Branford's desirable Pine Orchard area, this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a spacious finished lower level providing the perfect flex space for a playroom, home office, game room, gym, or whatever suits your lifestyle! Need even more room? Two additional generously sized unfinished basement areas offer incredible storage, workshop potential, and endless opportunities to make the space your own. Enjoy the natural beauty of the nearby Branford River and local wildlife, all within a quiet, walkable neighborhood. Just minutes from Branford Town Center, fantastic restaurants, shopping, parks, marinas, beaches, and the train station, with easy access to major commuter routes, this one delivers the perfect combination of comfort, flexibility, coastal charm, and convenience. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!
Pine Orchard, located between Branford Point and Indian Neck, is a coastal and residential Branford Center neighborhood with a yacht-club shoreline and leafy lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club waterfront, where sail masts, tennis courts, and porch-lit gatherings set the tone. Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, Stony Creek Brewery, and the Legacy Theatre anchor local culture with water views, craft pours, and live performances. Architecture leans toward shingled cottages and classic New England colonials, with stone walls and mature trees framing narrow streets. Salt marsh edges and small beaches shape daily rhythms, while Branford’s town-center shops and the shoreline rail line sit close by.
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Market insights
3 Riverside Dr · $454,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.8%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$454,900
Median sale price in this area is $449,071. (1% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
One fireplace
Full, finished basement
Attic with hatch access
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Oven/range, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in the lower-level unfinished area
Heating & cooling
Hot water heat fueled by natural gas
Ceiling fans
Window unit
Home design
Single-family home
Construction
Frame construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Concrete foundation
Utilities
Public water in street
Public sewer in street
Tankless hot water
Active solar
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Branford, CT • 06405
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 16% for direct sun exposure in Branford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3 Riverside Dr
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $415,000 and $580,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $415K to $580K.