NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,622,000 - $1,752,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,282 Sq Ft
$740/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2020

Last sale price $995,000 $436 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,483/month

163 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of April 2020

Move right in to this beautiful 1920's Cape set on a level acre of property. Enjoy a spacious living room with stone fireplace, a bright and sunny family room/study with fireplace and a beautiful, updated kitchen with sitting/dining area. The master bedroom features an en-suite bath and generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, family bath and laundry complete the second floor. Entertain outdoors on the large terrace and enjoy the serenity of the private yard. Recent improvement include new garage doors and mechanical upgrades. Close to schools, train and Woodland Park.

Last Listed By

Lisa Cerussi

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0802822 Listed on: 09/04/2019

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,282 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Patio

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: All TVs

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,761

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2282
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2282
  • Total Sq Ft: 2282
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Nearby Amenities: Park
  • Exclusions: All TVs
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: MIDDLESEX RD., #123
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 123

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2000
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Level Lot, Fence - Partial
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 10761
  • Total Assessed Value: 653380
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105544

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2019
Closed on
Mar 30, 2020
Sold by
Hunter Harrison L and Hunter Lofgren
Bought by
Wheeler Michael S and Keiling Lauren M
Seller's Agent
Lisa Cerussi
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Ann Marie Wheeler
BHHS Darien/New Canaan
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.4%
Total Days on Market
163
Current Estimated Value
$1,689,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$694,198
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.46%
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Outstanding Balance
$535,503
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,123,858

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2017
Closed on
Jun 12, 2017
Sold by
Blair John and Blair Jackie
Bought by
Hunter Ellie and Hunter Harrison
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Hess
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Lawton
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,029,000
Sold Price
$1,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.53%
Original Mortgage
$808,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2013
Closed on
Feb 7, 2014
Sold by
Stratton Michael S and Stratton Kristina B
Bought by
Blair John and Blair Jackie
Seller's Agent
Laura Kolderup
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Sheree Frank
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$936,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$258,750
-21.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$749,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1991
Sold by
Werner Sharon and Werner Neal
Bought by
Stratton Michael and Stratton Kristina

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wheeler Michael S $995,000 None Available
Hunter Ellie $1,010,000 --
Blair John $936,250 --
Stratton Michael $425,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wheeler Michael S $595,000
Previous Owner Stratton Michael $808,000
Previous Owner Stratton Michael $46,000
Previous Owner Stratton Michael $749,000
Previous Owner Stratton Michael $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2020 04/01/20 Sold $995,000 -0.4% $436 / Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2020 01/03/20 For Sale $999,000 +0.4% $438 / Sq Ft
11/04/2019 11/04/19 Off Market $995,000 -- --
09/26/2019 09/26/19 Price Changed $999,000 -2.9% $438 / Sq Ft
09/04/2019 09/04/19 For Sale $1,029,000 +1.9% $451 / Sq Ft
06/09/2017 06/09/17 Sold $1,010,000 -1.8% $490 / Sq Ft
05/14/2017 05/14/17 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2017 03/25/17 For Sale $1,029,000 +1.9% $499 / Sq Ft
01/26/2017 01/26/17 Off Market $1,010,000 -- --
01/12/2017 01/12/17 For Sale $1,029,000 +9.9% $499 / Sq Ft
02/07/2014 02/07/14 Sold $936,250 -21.7% $454 / Sq Ft
01/08/2014 01/08/14 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2013 02/05/13 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $580 / 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 $13,411 $912,940 $726,250 $186,690
2023 $11,506 $653,380 $484,190 $169,190
2022 $11,258 $653,380 $484,190 $169,190
2021 $11,003 $653,380 $484,190 $169,190
2020 $10,670 $653,380 $484,190 $169,190
2019 $10,761 $653,380 $484,190 $169,190
2018 $12,598 $783,440 $593,600 $189,840
2017 $12,660 $783,440 $593,600 $189,840
2016 $12,355 $783,440 $593,600 $189,840
2015 $12,026 $783,440 $593,600 $189,840
2014 $11,416 $760,550 $593,600 $166,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170230082

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000026-000000-000001A