NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Petticoat Ln Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,761,000 - $3,993,233

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,500 Sq Ft
$698/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 17, 2018

Last sale price $2,275,000 $414 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,170/month

274 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Guest House
  • Pool House
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Tennis Courts
  • 2.95 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of December 2018

Home court advantage. This exquisite property encompasses almost three acres and includes one of the few privately owned tennis courts in town. Serious updates include a state-of-the-art kitchen with thick marble counters and top-of-the-line appliances. The large master bedroom has an en suite new marble bath. The moldings and finishes make this five bedroom, six bath home all that a buyer could want. The expansive living room, large dining room and outfitted butler?s pantry provide for easy entertaining. The guest house has a complete kitchen, bath and living area that opens to the bluestone patio around the pool. This is a rare opportunity for a buyer who wants a home with all the amenities you could wish for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly Hurd

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0761388 Listed on: 02/14/2018

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Kostanecki

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0767872

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 2.95 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Home to be built
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Finished Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Pool House
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony

Schools

  • Ox Ridge Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Private Company Owned Well

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Property is near shops

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,526

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5500
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4781
  • Total Sq Ft: 5500
  • Year Built: 1955
  • New Construction: To Be Built
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4781
  • Directions: PETTICOAT LANE, #1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Finished
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: FIRST & UPPER
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Guest House, Tennis Court
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Masonry
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.9500
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 31526
  • Total Assessed Value: 1960560
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103600

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2018
Closed on
Dec 18, 2018
Sold by
Upson David and Upson Carlyle
Bought by
Lettich Amee and Pearson Darren
Seller's Agent
Holly Hurd
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Kostanecki
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$2,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$675,000
-22.88%
Current Estimated Value
$3,839,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,564,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,365,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,207,269
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,685,664

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2014
Closed on
Apr 14, 2015
Sold by
Melich Allison S
Bought by
Upson 3Rd David S and Upson Carlyle N
Seller's Agent
Peggy Hersam
Halstead Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Holly Hurd
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-2.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
3.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2004
Sold by
Cosden Edward D and Cosden Theresa A
Bought by
Melich Gregory S and Melich Allison S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lettich Amee $2,275,000 --
Upson 3Rd David S $2,325,000 --
Melich Gregory S $2,250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Melich Gregory S $1,365,000
Previous Owner Melich Gregory S $1,800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/17/2018 12/17/18 Sold $2,275,000 -7.0% $414 / Sq Ft
11/15/2018 11/15/18 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2018 10/04/18 Price Changed $2,445,000 -5.8% $445 / Sq Ft
05/03/2018 05/03/18 Price Changed $2,595,000 -7.2% $472 / Sq Ft
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Price Changed $2,795,000 -5.3% $508 / Sq Ft
02/14/2018 02/14/18 For Sale $2,950,000 +26.9% $536 / Sq Ft
04/07/2015 04/07/15 Sold $2,325,000 -2.9% $541 / Sq Ft
03/08/2015 03/08/15 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2014 10/21/14 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $557 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $34,748 $2,244,690 $1,142,680 $1,102,010
2024 $32,974 $2,244,690 $1,142,680 $1,102,010
2023 $31,369 $1,781,290 $952,210 $829,080
2022 $29,558 $1,715,490 $952,210 $763,280
2021 $28,889 $1,715,490 $952,210 $763,280
2020 $28,065 $1,715,490 $952,210 $763,280
2019 $28,254 $1,715,490 $952,210 $763,280
2018 $31,526 $1,960,560 $952,210 $1,008,350
2017 $31,236 $1,932,910 $952,210 $980,700
2016 $27,548 $1,746,850 $952,210 $794,640
2015 $22,951 $1,495,200 $952,210 $542,990
2014 -- $1,495,200 $952,210 $542,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170052570

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000008-000000-000280