NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Shields Ln Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,681,000 - $4,189,000

3 Beds
5 Baths
4,160 Sq Ft
$861/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2021

Last sale price $2,651,251 $637 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,183/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Attic
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2021

Stately brick colonial located in a sought-after private association in one of the most convenient locations in Darien. This lovely home has 9ft. ceilings throughout with gracious formal rooms, bright open kitchen and family room, sweeping staircase and full basement with a bonus room. Enjoy the outdoors in the private backyard complete with a large patio and Gunite pool, or meet your neighbors for a game of tennis on the association courts. With great bones, good floorplan and wonderful location, this home is an opportunity not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Peter

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0761387 Listed on: 03/31/2021

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Hannah Burge

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0760969

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Parks

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0808921

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,344

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $283 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,160 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include tennis, snow removal, road maintenance

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,344

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$283 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4160
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4160
  • Total Sq Ft: 4160
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Park, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Middlesex Rd. to Shields Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Central Vacuum
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Safety Fence, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 100 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Tennis, Snow Removal, Road Maintenance
  • HOA Fees: 850
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4700
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 22344
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104772

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Royle
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2017
Sold by
Souders Barbara and Souders William
Bought by
Souders William
Current Estimated Value
$3,583,725

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1989
Sold by
Part Laurel
Bought by
Souders Barbara
Source: Public Records

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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
Souders William -- --
Souders Barbara $1,260,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Souders Barbara $1,000,000
Previous Owner Souders Barbara $1,000,000
Previous Owner Souders Barbara $606,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Sold $2,651,251 +23.3% $637 / Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 For Sale $2,150,000 -- $517 / 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 $36,582 $2,363,200 $618,800 $1,744,400
2024 $34,715 $2,363,200 $618,800 $1,744,400
2023 $33,208 $1,885,730 $441,980 $1,443,750
2022 $23,576 $1,368,290 $441,980 $926,310
2021 $23,042 $1,368,290 $441,980 $926,310
2020 $22,385 $1,368,290 $441,980 $926,310
2019 $22,536 $1,368,290 $441,980 $926,310
2018 $24,362 $1,515,080 $513,870 $1,001,210
2017 $24,484 $1,515,080 $513,870 $1,001,210
2016 $23,893 $1,515,080 $513,870 $1,001,210
2015 $23,256 $1,515,080 $513,870 $1,001,210
2014 $22,741 $1,515,080 $513,870 $1,001,210
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170385508

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000020-000000-000043P