NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Wheat Ln Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,931,621 - $4,568,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
6,400 Sq Ft
$657/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2020

Last sale price $2,485,000 $388 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,349/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Golf Course View
  • 1.91 Acre Lot
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Cape Cod Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2020

Tastefully renovated initially in 2006 and again in 2017, this well-designed home is located on a private lane across from the Wee Burn Country Club golf course. Sprawling level private yard  with room for pool . Great outdoor entertaining with disappearing screens on the porch. Gracious, comfortable floor plan move-in condition. Top location.

Last Listed By

Douglas Milne

Houlihan Lawrence License #REB.0469520 Listed on: 05/26/2020

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,137

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 1.91 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Screened Porch
  • Golf Course Views
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include grounds maintenance, snow removal

Amenities

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,137

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6400
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6125
  • Total Sq Ft: 6400
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: WHEAT LANE ASSOCIATION/PRIVATE ROAD DUES COVER LAWN MAINTENANCE OF COMMON AREAS AND SNOW PLOWING AVERAGING AROUND $600/YEAR DEPENDING ON WEATHER. *OWNER/AGENT.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/20/2020
  • Directions: WHEAT LANE, #1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Basement Description: Partial, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Interior Access, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: FIRST
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Deck, French Doors, Lighting, Porch-Screened, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt, Gravel

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.9100
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Cleared, Corner Lot, Golf Course View, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 28137
  • Total Assessed Value: 1723050
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103616

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
May 26, 2020
Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Bewkes Robert and Bewkes Stacey
Bought by
Read Christian and Schmidt Paige
Seller's Agent
Douglas Milne
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Karen Colella
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$210,000
-7.79%
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$4,206,405

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,721,405
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,863,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,687,393
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,935,434

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Bewkes Family Llc
Bought by
Bewkes Stacey and Bewkes Robert

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Read Christian $2,485,000 None Available
Bewkes Stacey -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Read Christian $1,863,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Sold $2,485,000 -7.8% $388 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2020 05/26/20 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $421 / 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
2024 $33,647 $2,290,470 $973,980 $1,316,490
2023 $30,343 $1,723,050 $811,650 $911,400
2022 $29,688 $1,723,050 $811,650 $911,400
2021 $29,016 $1,723,050 $811,650 $911,400
2020 $28,189 $1,723,050 $811,650 $911,400
2019 $28,379 $1,723,050 $811,650 $911,400
2018 $31,015 $1,928,780 $811,650 $1,117,130
2017 $30,447 $1,884,120 $811,650 $1,072,470
2016 $29,713 $1,884,120 $811,650 $1,072,470
2015 $28,921 $1,884,120 $811,650 $1,072,470
2014 $28,281 $1,884,120 $811,650 $1,072,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170298715

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000008-000000-000296