NOT LISTED FOR SALE

121 West Ave Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,941,000 - $2,525,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,945 Sq Ft
$547/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2023

Last sale price $1,550,000 $393 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,966/month

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Deck
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of March 2023

WOW! NOT TO BE MISSED! Loaded with Charm, Quality & Surprises. Fully Renovated in 2005/2006 FIRST SURPRISE: PERSONAL ELEVATOR FROM FINISHED LOWER LEVEL TO 2ND FLOOR. Driveway w Belgium Block Apron & Edging lead to this lovely Darien Colonial. A front "Rocking Chair" Porch invites you in to a Gourmet Kitchen w top of the line Appliances, Built-In Desk, Walk–In Pantry, Granite Countertops, Powder Room. Kitchen opens to Family Room w Gas Fireplace, French Doors to the Front Porch and French Doors to the Entertaining Deck w a Ramp to the Professionally Landscaped Property/Gardens & a 3 Bay Heated Garage which features a 1/2 Bath, Security System with Separate Key Pad Access for each Bay. A Finished Upper Level Recreation Room w Full Bath, Washer/Dryer, Skylight, Heat & A/C along w a Deck & Plenty of Storage complete this unique space. BACK TO THE HOUSE - The Dining Room features Wainscoting & Chair Rails, French Doors into the Living Room w a 2nd Gas Fireplace and a bright Sunroom. The 2nd Level offers a Primary Bedroom with His & Hers Bathrooms w Heated Floors, Whirlpool Tub/Shower, Custom Vanities, a separate Dressing Room w a Wall of Closets. The Juliet Balcony off the Primary Bedroom provides a wonderful view of the backyard. 2 Additional Bedrooms, a Full Bath with Laundry, Whirlpool Bath & Walk - In Shower, & an Office with Access to the Finished 3rd Level Bedroom complete the 2nd Floor. 3rd Floor Bedroom has its own Full Bath w Heated Floors & Plenty of Storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Dazzo

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0164983 Listed on: 06/17/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Charlotte Campbell

Century 21 AllPoints Realty License #RES.0790170

Last Buyer's Agent

Genevieve Schettino

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0818085

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,565

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • HardiePlank Siding
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Elevator
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Awning
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Available at Street
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Dining Room Drapes, Undermount TV/DVD Player, Microwave & Refrigerator in Lower Level Bar
  • Assessor Parcel Number 106726

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,565

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3283
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 662
  • Total Sq Ft: 3945
  • Year Built: 1928
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Library, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The Partially Finished Lower Level features a Full Bath w Heated Floors, a Wet Bar, Mounted TV, Built-In cabinets/desk. The unfinished Utility Room completes the Lower Level where you will find all the mechanicals & plenty of Storage. The entire house boasts beautiful hardwood flooring, wooden blinds on virtually all windows, recessed lighting, fire sprinklers & elevator. See Special House Features & Floor Plans in the Supplements for a complete review of what this beautifully crafted house has to offer. Location is PERFECT ... Walk to Metro North, Walk to Tilley Pond & Walk to Town. Note: House is set up for Gas Conversion - Gas Manifold in Place.
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Dining Room Drapes, Undermount TV/DVD Player, Microwave & Refrigerator in Lower Level Bar
  • Handicap Features: Bath Grab Bars
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3283
  • Directions: West Avenue to #121. Plenty of Parking in the back of house.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3283
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Elevator, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 121

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Balcony, Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Porch
  • Exterior Siding: Hardie Board, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Ridge Vents

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Description: Dry Secluded Treed Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13
  • Parcel #: 106726

Tax Info

  • Property Tax: 18565
  • Total Assessed Value: 1077510
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.23

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
Jun 17, 2022
Closed on
Mar 30, 2023
Sold by
Callahan Geraldine A
Bought by
Howard Alison
Seller's Agent
Angela Dazzo
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Genevieve Schettino
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-6.06%
Views
129
Current Estimated Value
$2,157,381

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$607,381
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,240,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,196,836
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$965,352

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2017
Sold by
Callahan John and Callahan Geraldine
Bought by
Callahan John and Callahan Geraldine

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2003
Sold by
Barna Elizabeth
Bought by
Callahan John A and Viola Geraldine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
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
Howard Alison $1,550,000 None Available
Callahan John -- --
Callahan John A $472,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Howard Alison $1,240,000
Previous Owner Callahan John A $417,000
Previous Owner Callahan John A $150,000
Previous Owner Callahan John A $189,000
Previous Owner Callahan John A $322,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2023 03/30/23 Sold $1,550,000 0.0% $393 / Sq Ft
12/23/2022 12/23/22 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
12/21/2022 12/21/22 For Sale $1,650,000 +6.5% $418 / Sq Ft
12/18/2022 12/18/22 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
09/06/2022 09/06/22 Price Changed $1,650,000 -7.0% $418 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $1,775,000 -- $450 / Sq Ft
01/28/2022 01/28/22 Pending -- -- --
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 $18,880 $1,219,610 $452,760 $766,850
2024 $17,916 $1,219,610 $452,760 $766,850
2023 $18,975 $1,077,510 $431,200 $646,310
2022 $18,565 $1,077,510 $431,200 $646,310
2021 $18,145 $1,077,510 $431,200 $646,310
2020 $17,628 $1,077,510 $431,200 $646,310
2019 $17,747 $1,077,510 $431,200 $646,310
2018 $14,518 $902,860 $335,090 $567,770
2017 $14,590 $902,860 $335,090 $567,770
2016 $13,549 $859,180 $335,090 $524,090
2015 $13,188 $859,180 $335,090 $524,090
2014 $12,896 $859,180 $335,090 $524,090
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170499582

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000039-000000-000095-000096