$2,175,000
SOLD AUG 24, 2017

1 Pilgrim Rd Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
6 Baths
4,946 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$440 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Public Water Access
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Medical Services
  • 2 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of August 2017

Classic colonial situated on a cul de sac in an idyllic Darien neighborhood minutes to town and train. A gracious foyer welcomes you to this beautifully proportioned 4900+ sq ft home with five bedrooms, four full and two half baths. Meticulously renovated, the home features a custom gourmet kitchen with adjoining family room, butlers pantry and wet bar, 1st floor laundry, cozy den, office, wonderful master suite with sitting room, marble bath and walk-in closets, private guest suite/nanny room, playroom and four fireplaces. The 2 acre professionally landscaped property includes mature trees and a lovely in-ground pool with patio. Generator and irrigation system complete the package.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Molly O'Brien Watkins

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0790789 Listed on: 02/21/2017

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy R Dauk

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #REB.0161930

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,293

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,946 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Public Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,293

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4946
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4946
  • Total Sq Ft: 4946
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Exclusions: Dining room,foyer and stairwell chandeliers/lanterns.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4946
  • Directions: Mansfield or Brookside to Stephen Mather Rd, to Pilgrim Rd
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: First
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, Heated, In Ground Pool, Safety Fence
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Treed, Fence - Partial
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 23293
  • Total Assessed Value: 1477070
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.770
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 102592

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 21, 2017
Closed on
Aug 25, 2017
Sold by
Griffith Derek and Berg Sara
Bought by
Griswold Caitlin and Griswold Ryan
Seller's Agent
Molly O'Brien Watkins
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Nancy R Dauk
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,298,000
Sold Price
$2,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$123,000
-5.35%
Current Estimated Value
$3,737,650

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,562,650
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.07%
Original Mortgage
$1,740,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2014
Closed on
May 28, 2014
Sold by
Bergen Mark D and Bergen Joan K
Bought by
Griffith Derek J and Berg Sara A
Seller's Agent
karen Brewer
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Molly O'Brien Watkins
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,375,000
Sold Price
$2,290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-3.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.58%
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1996
Sold by
Martin Allan C and Martin Donna L
Bought by
Bergen Mark D and Bergen Joan K
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,175,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,290,000 --
Warranty Deed $952,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,705,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $1,689,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $1,740,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,700,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2017 08/24/17 Sold $2,175,000 -5.4% $440 / Sq Ft
07/11/2017 07/11/17 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2017 02/21/17 For Sale $2,298,000 +0.3% $465 / Sq Ft
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Sold $2,290,000 -3.6% $511 / Sq Ft
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2014 02/21/14 For Sale $2,375,000 -- $530 / 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 $30,226 $1,952,580 $1,008,000 $944,580
2024 $27,419 $1,866,480 $1,008,000 $858,480
2023 $25,431 $1,444,100 $840,000 $604,100
2022 $24,882 $1,444,100 $840,000 $604,100
2021 $24,319 $1,444,100 $840,000 $604,100
2020 $23,625 $1,444,100 $840,000 $604,100
2019 $23,784 $1,444,100 $840,000 $604,100
2018 $25,297 $1,573,180 $840,000 $733,180
2017 $62 $1,573,180 $840,000 $733,180
2016 $23,293 $1,477,070 $840,000 $637,070
2015 $22,673 $1,477,070 $840,000 $637,070
2014 $22,171 $1,477,070 $840,000 $637,070
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99174446

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000001-000000-000019