$1,750,000
SOLD AUG 2, 2019

11 Lighthouse Way Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,186 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$337 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

151 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Hindley Elementary School Rated A
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2023

Beautiful New England colonial on a sought-after cul-de-sac with deeded access to Holly Pond. This home has been renovated from top to bottom with attention to detail and entertaining flow. The first floor features formal living and dining rooms, plus a cozy den and open kitchen, dining and family room space. Upstairs is the master suite and 4 additional bedrooms. The lower level includes a fully finished media/recreational room with custom built-ins and walk-out to the back yard adding an additional 1,194 square feet. A large deck, in-ground pool and outdoor shower complete the comfort of this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Raymond

Sotheby's International Realty License #RES.0802376 Listed on: 01/07/2019

Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Deirdre McGovern

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0789118

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Donzeiser

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0799318

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,226

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • <<builtInOvenToken>>
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Hindley Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: see attached incl./excl. document

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,226

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3992
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3706
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1194
  • Total Sq Ft: 5186
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Exclusions: see attached incl./excl. document
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: Post Road to Lighthouse Way
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 11

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Beach, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Propane, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5000
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, In Flood Zone, Fence - Full, Fence - Wood, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: R12

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 23226
  • Total Assessed Value: 1410220
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 108221

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2023
Closed on
Aug 10, 2023
Sold by
Creech Rose R
Bought by
Petrie Christopher M and Petrie Elina
Seller's Agent
Amanda Bryan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joann Erb
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$2,925,000
Sold Price
$3,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
3.42%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$3,573,053

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$548,053
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.57%
Original Mortgage
$2,025,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,977,676
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,694,860

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2019
Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Raymond James and Raymond Heather
Bought by
Brown Kenneth and Roberts Rose
Seller's Agent
Heather Raymond
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Donzeiser
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-12.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.58%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2001
Sold by
Croff Egil D and Croff Sidney W
Bought by
Raymond James W and Raymond Heather C
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 $3,025,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,750,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,410,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,025,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $850,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $575,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Sold $3,025,000 +3.4% $583 / Sq Ft
06/07/2023 06/07/23 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2023 05/30/23 For Sale $2,925,000 +67.1% $563 / Sq Ft
08/02/2019 08/02/19 Sold $1,750,000 0.0% $337 / Sq Ft
07/11/2019 07/11/19 Off Market $1,750,000 -- --
03/19/2019 03/19/19 Price Changed $1,899,000 -5.0% $366 / Sq Ft
01/07/2019 01/07/19 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $385 / 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 $27,518 $1,873,270 $963,900 $909,370
2023 $25,210 $1,431,570 $714,000 $717,570
2022 $24,666 $1,431,570 $714,000 $717,570
2021 $23,748 $1,410,220 $714,000 $696,220
2020 $23,071 $1,410,220 $714,000 $696,220
2019 $465 $1,410,220 $714,000 $696,220
2018 $23,998 $1,492,400 $750,330 $742,070
2017 $24,117 $1,492,400 $750,330 $742,070
2016 $23,535 $1,492,400 $750,330 $742,070
2015 $22,908 $1,492,400 $750,330 $742,070
2014 $22,401 $1,492,400 $750,330 $742,070
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170153838

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000053-000000-000035