$1,539,000 - $1,671,000
RENTED AUG 30, 2025

12 Bailey Ave Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,771 Sq Ft
$910 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold February 10, 2021

Last sale price $965,000 $545 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,560/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Darien Station
  • Attic
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2025

Experience in town living at its best! This classic colonial home has it all - location, a flat backyard and tons of living space. The first floor includes an open kitchen and family room with fireplace, powder room, as well as a living room/4th bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The light filled kitchen with center island offers a large pantry and updated appliances leading to a beautiful outside porch great for entertaining. The second floor has three large bedrooms, great closet space, high ceilings and laundry. Close to the train and all the wonderful downtown amenities Darien has to offer.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Kristin Nemec

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RCR.0795032 Listed on: 06/26/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Renter's Agent

Jennifer Friedman

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0806508

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,589

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R1/5

Parking

  • Parking Deck

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,771 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 106696

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,589

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed Info: Contact LB. Additional pe
  • Lease Price Description: Per Month
  • Pets Allowed: Restrictions
  • Rental Duration: Yearly Unfurnished
  • Smoking Allowed: No

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Residential Rental
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1771
  • Total Sq Ft: 1771
  • Year Built: 2000
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Rental
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Directions: Leroy to Bailey Avenue
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1771
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Tenant Responsibility: Air Conditioning All Utilities Cable TV Credit Check Electricity Heat Hot Water Internet Liability Insurance Trash Service
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 12
  • Other SqFt Description: Above Grade

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Shed, Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking: None

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R1/5
  • Parcel #: 106696

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 3, 2020
Closed on
Feb 5, 2021
Sold by
Stevens Leiland and Stevens Ashley
Bought by
Rehnet Thomas M and Howe Megan A
Seller's Agent
Shannon Doherty
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Hannelore Kaplan
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$990,000
Sold Price
$965,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.53%
Current Estimated Value
$1,611,571

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$646,571
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.77%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Outstanding Balance
$685,016
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$926,555

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2015
Closed on
Jul 2, 2015
Sold by
Esposito Nancy O
Bought by
Stevens Leiland and Stevens Ashley
Seller's Agent
Sarah Keena
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Hovey
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$755,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-12.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.46%
Original Mortgage
$604,000
Interest Rate
3.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1998
Sold by
Lenihan Ella M and Mason Thomas
Bought by
Wood Jack E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1997
Sold by
Lenihan Ella M and Mason Thomas
Bought by
Wood Jack E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1996
Sold by
Wood Jack E
Bought by
Wood Builders Inc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Rehnet Thomas M $965,000 None Available
Stevens Leiland $755,000 --
Wood Jack E $110,000 --
Wood Jack E $110,000 --
Wood Builders Inc $150,000 --
Wood Jack E $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rehnet Thomas M $765,000
Previous Owner Saunderson William $604,000
Previous Owner Saunderson William $37,750
Previous Owner Saunderson William $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2025 08/30/25 Rented $7,250 +3.6% --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Rent $7,000 0.0% --
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Sold $965,000 -1.0% $545 / Sq Ft
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Price Changed $975,000 -1.5% $551 / Sq Ft
10/03/2020 10/03/20 For Sale $990,000 +31.1% $559 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $755,000 -12.7% $426 / Sq Ft
05/31/2015 05/31/15 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2015 01/06/15 For Sale $865,000 -- $488 / 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 $12,589 $813,260 $540,960 $272,300
2024 $11,947 $813,260 $540,960 $272,300
2023 $10,543 $598,710 $416,080 $182,630
2022 $10,316 $598,710 $416,080 $182,630
2021 $10,082 $598,710 $416,080 $182,630
2020 $9,795 $598,710 $416,080 $182,630
2019 $9,861 $598,710 $416,080 $182,630
2018 $8,022 $498,890 $312,340 $186,550
2017 $8,062 $498,890 $312,340 $186,550
2016 $7,947 $503,930 $312,340 $191,590
2015 $7,735 $503,930 $312,340 $191,590
2014 $7,564 $503,930 $312,340 $191,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24106587

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000039-000000-000068