$1,010,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2017

123 Middlesex Rd Darien, CT 06820

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,062 Sq Ft
1.2 Acres

Recently Sold

$490 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Golf Course Community
  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Public Water Access
  • 3-minute walk to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of April 2020

123 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT is an enchanting 1920's cottage, full of character & charm. Exquisitely & tastefully remodeled & updated in 2014/2015, it is totally turn-key. Set on a lovely level acre plus, with a 2 car garage, stone terrace, two large field stone fireplaces, a babbling brook, stone pillars that frame the entrance, it is located in the most ideal & convenient location. Just a 12 minute walk to the Noroton Heights train station, beautiful Woodland Park across the street, Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School within walking distance, and major shopping and transportation nearby. This perfectly sized gem is the ideal starter or downsize home at 2,062 sf.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Hess

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0308249 Listed on: 01/12/2017

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Lawton

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0391574

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R12

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,062 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Public Water Access
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Terrace

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,355

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton Heights
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2062
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2062
  • Total Sq Ft: 2062
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2062
  • Directions: Middlesex Road in Darien heading West, just past the intersection at Hollow Tree Ridge Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 123

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • 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, Fence - Partial
  • Zoning: R12

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 12355
  • Total Assessed Value: 783440
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.770
  • 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%
Current Estimated Value
$1,830,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$835,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.61%
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Outstanding Balance
$529,746
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,159,452

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
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $995,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,010,000 --
Warranty Deed $936,250 --
Warranty Deed $425,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $595,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $808,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $46,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $749,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $375,000 No Value Available
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: 99170616

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000026-000000-000001A