$3,450,000
SOLD JAN 5, 2024

10 Whaling Rd Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,436 Sq Ft
1.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$778 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Laundry in Mud Room

About This Home

As of January 2024

Nestled on over an acre within the coveted Salem Straits Association, this picturesque Colonial exudes warmth and elegance. Renovated by Fox Hill Builders in 2021, with a new wood cedar roof, this home showcases exquisite details and a seamless layout. The foyer leads to a welcoming living room with fireplace and a generously sized dining room, ideal for hosting gatherings. The gourmet kitchen, complete with high-end appliances, marble countertops, and a wet bar, is a culinary enthusiast's dream. An inviting family room with a vaulted ceiling, a breakfast nook, and a cozy library with fireplace complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find five spacious bedrooms. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a luxurious marble bathroom with a soaking tub, a walk-in closet, and a fireplace. Four additional bedrooms and a bonus room round out the second level. For you design lovers, renowned Michigan designer Mark Manardo sprinkled the house with his magic including all Schumacher wallpaper. The outdoor space is nothing short of exceptional, with blue stone patios featuring a gorgeous, stone fireplace. Embrace the coastal lifestyle of the Salem Straights Association with a private beach & boat slips.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caroline Hanley

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0795184 Listed on: 10/23/2023

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Simpson

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0752011

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,129

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,436 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include lake/beach access

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Ask Agent
  • Assessor Parcel Number 108618

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,129

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Salem Straits
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4436
  • Total Sq Ft: 4436
  • Year Built: 1969
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Exclusions: Ask Agent
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4436
  • Directions: Goodwives River Road to Salem Straights to Whaling
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 4436
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partial, Garage Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 10

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Dock or Mooring Association Required Beach Rights Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Paved
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access
  • HOA Fees: 1500
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.28
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac Some Wetlands Cleared Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 108618

Tax Info

  • Property Tax: 25129
  • Total Assessed Value: 1426950
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.61

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2023
Closed on
Jan 5, 2024
Sold by
Cotton Lindsay
Bought by
Penneys Ryan and Chelluri Lalita
Seller's Agent
Caroline Hanley
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Ann Simpson
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$3,575,000
Sold Price
$3,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-3.5%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$4,205,372

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$755,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.01%
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Outstanding Balance
$407,808
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,797,564

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2021
Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Brown Daniel R and Brown Linda P
Bought by
Cotton Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Peter Stuart
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,749,000
Sold Price
$3,060,000
Premium/Discount to List
$311,000
11.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2014
Closed on
Aug 20, 2014
Sold by
Etheredge Elliott K and Etheredge Julie B
Bought by
Brown Daniel R and Brown Linda P
Seller's Agent
Sarah Keena
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
ANA Blaze
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,925,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$325,000
-11.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2007
Sold by
Fraser John W and Fraser Amy B
Bought by
Etheredge Elliott K and Etheredge Julie B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1998
Sold by
Walsh Robert G and Walsh Joanna L
Bought by
Fraser John W and Fraser Amy B
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 -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $3,060,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,060,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,050,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,050,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $415,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $415,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $250,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $1,733,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/05/2024 01/05/24 Sold $3,450,000 -3.5% $778 / Sq Ft
11/18/2023 11/18/23 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 For Sale $3,575,000 +16.8% $806 / Sq Ft
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Sold $3,060,000 +11.3% $690 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2021 03/12/21 For Sale $2,749,000 +5.7% $620 / Sq Ft
08/20/2014 08/20/14 Sold $2,600,000 -11.1% $586 / Sq Ft
07/21/2014 07/21/14 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2014 04/11/14 For Sale $2,925,000 -- $659 / 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 $29,201 $1,987,790 $842,240 $1,145,550
2023 $25,129 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2022 $24,586 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2021 $24,030 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2020 $23,345 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2019 $23,502 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2018 $21,676 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
2017 $21,784 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
2016 $21,258 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
2015 $20,692 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
2014 $20,233 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170605690

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000062-000000-000046