$1,700,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2024

12 Chester Rd Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,075 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$819 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of November 2024

Located on a very desirable and convenient Darien street, 12 Chester Rd. is a bright and treasured home and ready for its next owner. This 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home has been beautifully renovated, including a new kitchen and baths, exterior painting and resurfaced driveway. The main projects have been done! Architectural details: Beamed ceilings in the living + dining rooms, built-in bookshelves + wood burning fireplace in the living room, and arched doorways add to the character of this wonderful home. The spacious, en-suite primary bedroom has high ceilings and a balcony. Three add'l bedrooms + access to the walk-up attic complete the 2nd floor. For outdoor living, there is a large deck overlooking the private yard and gardens. Perfect location close to schools, shopping, train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Quinn

Sotheby's International Realty License #RES.0764994 Listed on: 09/13/2024

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

OUT-OF-TOWN BROKER

FOREIGN LISTING

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,115

Year Built

  • Built in 1929 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned OT - Out of Town

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,075 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Play Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walkup Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Terrace

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08151

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,115

Year Built

Built in 1929 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Chester Road is off Middlesex Road
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, All Kitchen Applncs
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Effective Year Built: 2018
  • Cooling System:Central AC: Yes
  • Included:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Features:Deck: Yes
  • Features:Terrace: Yes
  • Features:Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Features:Security System2: Yes
  • Features:Smoke Alarm: Yes
  • Lot Description:Fenced: Yes
  • Entry Hall LevelFP 1st37: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Sep Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Built-in Features
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings:Extra Height9: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments:Luxury Bath: Yes
  • Laundry Comments:Separate Room: Yes
  • Other Room Comments:Playroom: Yes
  • Living Room LevelFP:FP2: 1
  • Laundry LevelFP:LL52: 1
  • Basement Type:Finished2: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments:Eat-In Kitchen: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments:Balcony2: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments:Sep Shower: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments:Hardwood Floor: Yes
  • Other Room LevelFP:LL49: 1
  • Other Room LevelFP 2:LL50: 1
  • Basement Type:Full: Yes
  • Living Room Comments:Built-Ins: Yes
  • Dining Room Comments:Formal: Yes
  • Attic:Walk Up: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings:Beamed2: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings:Beamed4: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 2:Playroom2: Yes
  • Living Room LevelFP 1st38: 1
  • Dining Room LevelFP 1st39: 1
  • Family Room LevelFP 1st41: 1
  • Powder Room LevelFP 1st42: 1
  • Kitchen LevelFP 1st43: 1
  • Primary Bdrm LevelFP 2nd44: 1
  • Primary Bath LevelFP 2nd45: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Fenced, Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Exclusions: Call LB
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace, Deck
  • Roof:Asphalt: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Info:Garage Desc: Attached
  • Features:Auto Garage Door: Yes

Utilities

  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heat Fuel:Gas: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Sanitation Source:Town Sewer: Yes
  • Hot Water:Gas2: Yes
  • Gas Source:Public Utility: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Out of Town
  • Middle Or Junior School: Out of Town

Lot Info

  • Zoning: OT - Out of Town
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • Parcel #: 08151
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15115.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2024
Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Mulrow Catherine and Peattie William A
Bought by
Angelos Kyle and Angelos Jannae
Seller's Agent
Susan Quinn
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
OUT-OF-TOWN BROKER
FOREIGN LISTING
List Price
$1,775,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-4.23%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$1,831,535

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$131,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,348,692
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$482,843

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2014
Sold by
Mulrow Catherine and Peattie William A
Bought by
Mulrow Catherine and Peattie William A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Smith Russell and Smith Shelly
Bought by
Peattie William A and Mulrow Catherine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2003
Sold by
Ward John S and Ward Laura Ann
Bought by
Smith Russell and Smith Shelly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1998
Sold by
Lafevre Mary
Bought by
Ward John and Ward Laura
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 $1,700,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,700,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,295,000 --
Warranty Deed $940,000 --
Warranty Deed $550,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,295,000 --
Warranty Deed $940,000 --
Warranty Deed $550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,360,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $1,360,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $601,450 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $86,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Sold $1,700,000 -4.2% $819 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2024 09/13/24 For Sale $1,775,000 -- $855 / Sq Ft
Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

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 $15,928 $1,028,930 $749,070 $279,860
2024 $15,115 $1,028,930 $749,070 $279,860
2023 $12,925 $733,950 $499,380 $234,570
2022 $12,646 $733,950 $499,380 $234,570
2021 $12,360 $733,950 $499,380 $234,570
2020 $12,007 $733,950 $499,380 $234,570
2019 $12,088 $733,950 $499,380 $234,570
2018 $11,885 $739,130 $502,320 $236,810
2017 $11,944 $739,130 $502,320 $236,810
2016 $11,656 $739,130 $502,320 $236,810
2015 $11,346 $739,130 $502,320 $236,810
2014 $11,094 $739,130 $502,320 $236,810
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 121421

Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

APN: DARI-000024-000000-000058