$2,700,000
SOLD NOV 8, 2016

10 Meadowbrook Rd Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,428 Sq Ft
1.08 Acres

Recently Sold

$497 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Medical Services
  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Pool House
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2021

Come home and relax. The perfect blend of location and privacy. Located on a private cul de sac yet within walking distance of Cherry Lawn park, the Nature Center, downtown Darien and the railroad station. Professional mature landscaping, custom designed swimming pool and spa, paddle tennis court and a heat/ac warming hut/pool cabana surround you on over one acre of property. Five bedrooms allow for numerous living options. Simply put, there is no other home like this. Feel completely comfortable and content in your own secluded OASIS. --Property also has a green mosquito/tick misting system,

Owner & Listing Agent Related

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Forelli

Pierce Real Estate, Inc. License #RES.0232650 Listed on: 05/04/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristine Johnson

Halstead Real Estate License #RES.0249004

Halstead Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Awning
  • Home Gym
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Pre-Wired For Photovoltaic Solar

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Cabana
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Pool has a Solar Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dr Chandelier, generator(all wiring included w/ house)

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

$20,717

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4766
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4766
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 662
  • Total Sq Ft: 5428
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: Dr Chandelier, generator(all wiring included w/ house)
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4766
  • Directions: Brookside Rd. to Meadowbrook Rd. , #10 on right
  • 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: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Garage Access, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: upper
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 10

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Cabana, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Underground Sprinkler, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, Heated, In Ground Pool, Pool House, Salt Water, Solar Cover, Spa
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected, Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0800
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Some Wetlands, Treed, Fence - Partial, Fence - Wood
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 20717
  • Total Assessed Value: 1313690
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.770
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104111

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2020
Closed on
Apr 30, 2021
Sold by
Archie Thomas J and Archie Haynes J
Bought by
Wensek Justin and Wensek Valentina
Seller's Agent
Eileen Hanford
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Sonia Byrnes
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$3,175,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$325,000
-10.24%
Total Days on Market
47
Current Estimated Value
$3,458,838

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$608,838
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.19%
Original Mortgage
$2,280,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,092,337
Interest Rate
2.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,147,279

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2016
Closed on
Nov 8, 2016
Sold by
Briggs-Forelli M
Bought by
Archie Thomas J and Archie Haynes J
Seller's Agent
Sharon Forelli
Pierce Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kristine Johnson
Halstead Real Estate
List Price
$3,100,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-12.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.21%
Original Mortgage
$2,160,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1994
Sold by
Wendt John and Wendt Barbara
Bought by
Forelli M Briggs and Forelli Jennifer
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 $2,850,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,700,000 --
Warranty Deed $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,280,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $2,160,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $2,850,000 -1.6% $633 / Sq Ft
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Price Changed $2,895,000 -8.8% $643 / Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 For Sale $3,175,000 +17.6% $705 / Sq Ft
11/08/2016 11/08/16 Sold $2,700,000 -12.9% $497 / Sq Ft
10/09/2016 10/09/16 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2016 05/04/16 For Sale $3,100,000 -- $571 / 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 $28,202 $1,919,820 $901,880 $1,017,940
2023 $26,006 $1,476,790 $644,210 $832,580
2022 $25,445 $1,476,790 $644,210 $832,580
2021 $24,869 $1,476,790 $644,210 $832,580
2020 $24,160 $1,476,790 $644,210 $832,580
2019 $24,323 $1,476,790 $644,210 $832,580
2018 $21,306 $1,325,030 $624,120 $700,910
2017 $21,229 $1,313,690 $624,120 $689,570
2016 $20,717 $1,313,690 $624,120 $689,570
2015 $20,165 $1,313,690 $624,120 $689,570
2014 $18,829 $1,254,400 $624,120 $630,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99144511

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000014-000000-000012