$1,856,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2025

129 Holmes Ave Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,555 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$726 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2025

Fantastic opportunity to own this sun-filled, turn-key 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in a lovely Darien neighborhood, walkable to the Noroton Heights train station and adjacent to Woodland Park Nature Preserve! As you step into this quintessential 1926 colonial, you are greeted by open space and an extra large living room that flows into a sweet separate alcove and a gracious formal dining room. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, newer appliances, and plenty of cabinetry plus a pantry for all your storage needs. The Family room off the kitchen boasts a vaulted ceiling, tons of natural light, and a mudroom area that exits to the large backyard with bluestone patio, oversized detached garage, plus fenced-in yard all backing up to 64.7 acres of woodland trails! Upstairs you will find all 4 generously-sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom has an updated en-suite bathroom plus 2 large closets, making it a comfortable retreat. There is also a large walk-up attic accessible through one of the bedrooms that is ideal for storage and/or possible opportunity to finish for additional living space. The full basement is partially finished with a sizeable playroom/gym area plus ample storage. Updates to this gem include Hardie Plank siding, all-new windows, new paved driveway, newly finished hardwood floors, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Donzeiser

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0799318 Listed on: 03/19/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Sporn

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0815353

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,956

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Hot Water Circulator

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See Exclusion/Inclusion Form
  • Assessor Parcel Number 105278

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,956

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2155
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 400
  • Total Sq Ft: 2555
  • Year Built: 1926
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Park, Public Transportation
  • Exclusions: See Exclusion/Inclusion Form
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: West or Middlesex to Holmes
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Hardie Board
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands Lightly Wooded Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13
  • Parcel #: 105278

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 13956

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Holmes
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Fanelli Paul and Fanelli Emma
Bought by
Bednarz Christopher and Bednarz Emily
Seller's Agent
Michelle Donzeiser
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Sporn
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,856,000
Premium/Discount to List
$161,000
9.5%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$1,866,700

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,700
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,485,200
Outstanding Balance
$1,478,953
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$387,747

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2018
Closed on
May 6, 2019
Sold by
Gisnni Robert and Gianni Millie
Bought by
Fanelli Paul and Fanelli Emma
Seller's Agent
Sharon Rodda
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Douglas Milne
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$947,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$102,500
-9.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.75%
Original Mortgage
$758,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2015
Closed on
Dec 23, 2015
Sold by
Dudas Kurt F and Nguyen-Dudas Brittany
Bought by
Giannini Robert and Bryant-Giannini Millie
Seller's Agent
Sheree Frank
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Rodda
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$939,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-5.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2007
Sold by
Hunter Andrew M and Hunter Claire C
Bought by
Dudas Kurt F and Nquyen-Dudas Brittany

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2002
Sold by
Bayne David F and Bayne Carolyn G
Bought by
Hunter Andrew M and Hunter Clairie C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1993
Sold by
Wheeler David M and Wheeler Ann D
Bought by
Bayne David and Bayne Carolyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1987
Sold by
Chindblom Richard
Bought by
Wheeler David
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 $1,856,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,856,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $947,500 --
Warranty Deed $947,500 --
Warranty Deed $885,000 --
Warranty Deed $885,000 --
Warranty Deed $912,000 --
Warranty Deed $912,000 --
Warranty Deed $731,000 --
Warranty Deed $731,000 --
Warranty Deed $380,000 --
Warranty Deed $380,000 --
Deed $330,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,485,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,485,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $758,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $1,856,000 +9.5% $726 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $1,695,000 +78.9% $663 / Sq Ft
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Sold $947,500 -5.1% $436 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/14/2019 02/14/19 Price Changed $998,000 -1.2% $459 / Sq Ft
01/02/2019 01/02/19 Price Changed $1,010,000 -1.8% $465 / Sq Ft
11/06/2018 11/06/18 Price Changed $1,029,000 -2.0% $474 / Sq Ft
10/10/2018 10/10/18 For Sale $1,050,000 +18.6% $483 / Sq Ft
12/23/2015 12/23/15 Sold $885,000 -5.8% $463 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/23/2015 11/23/15 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2015 06/08/15 For Sale $939,000 -- $491 / 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 $14,707 $950,040 $718,480 $231,560
2024 $13,956 $950,040 $718,480 $231,560
2023 $11,867 $673,890 $479,010 $194,880
2022 $11,611 $673,890 $479,010 $194,880
2021 $11,348 $673,890 $479,010 $194,880
2020 $11,025 $673,890 $479,010 $194,880
2019 $11,099 $673,890 $479,010 $194,880
2018 $10,288 $639,800 $481,810 $157,990
2017 $10,339 $639,800 $481,810 $157,990
2016 $9,826 $623,070 $481,810 $141,260
2015 $9,564 $623,070 $481,810 $141,260
2014 $9,352 $623,070 $481,810 $141,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24076289

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000024-000000-000005