$2,600,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2013

13 Searles Rd Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,672 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$390 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of December 2023

STUNNING STONE & SLATE FRAZIER PETERS LOCATED ON ONE, LEVEL ACRE IN THE HEART OF TOKENEKE FEATURING LAGOON VIEWS. THIS BEATIFULLY MAINTAINED HOME OFFERS CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, GENEROUS ROOMS & LOTS OF DETAILS THROUGHOUT. PRIVATE TERRACES OVERLOOKING METICULOUSLY LANDSCAPED YARD WITH MATURE PLANTINGS. FRESHLY PAINTED & FLOORS REFINISHED.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Milne

Houlihan Lawrence License #REB.0469520 Listed on: 03/04/2013

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Sheree Frank

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0237215

Last Buyer's Agent

ANA Blaze

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0773539

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,444

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: WEEPING CHERRY TREE OUTSIDE MASTER BEDROOM

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,444

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Tokeneke
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4764
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4764
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1908
  • Total Sq Ft: 6672
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Exclusions: WEEPING CHERRY TREE OUTSIDE MASTER BEDROOM
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4764
  • Directions: TOKENEKE RD. TO OLD FARM RD. TO SEARLES RD.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 13

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Patio, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, View, Walk to Water, Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Stone

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1354
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0000
  • Lot Description: Water View
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2012-June 2013
  • Property Tax: 26444
  • Total Assessed Value: 2085510
  • Mil Rate Total: 12.680
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 109083
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2012

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2023
Closed on
Dec 13, 2023
Sold by
Debow Thomas and Debow Suzanne
Bought by
Fletcher Timothy J and Fletcher Ashley A
Seller's Agent
ANA Blaze
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Hess
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,750,000
Sold Price
$3,750,000
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$4,523,601

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$773,601
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.22%
Original Mortgage
$2,625,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,584,800
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,741,237

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2013
Closed on
Jul 3, 2013
Sold by
Rohs Donna
Bought by
Debow Thomas and Debow Suzanne
Seller's Agent
Douglas Milne
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
ANA Blaze
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,775,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-6.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$2,080,000
Interest Rate
2.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 $3,750,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,625,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $500,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $233,700 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $2,080,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2023 12/13/23 Sold $3,750,000 0.0% $767 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2023 09/28/23 For Sale $3,750,000 +44.2% $767 / Sq Ft
06/26/2013 06/26/13 Sold $2,600,000 -6.3% $390 / Sq Ft
05/27/2013 05/27/13 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2013 03/04/13 For Sale $2,775,000 -- $416 / 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 $37,366 $2,543,660 $1,417,500 $1,126,160
2023 $34,604 $1,965,040 $1,050,000 $915,040
2022 $33,858 $1,965,040 $1,050,000 $915,040
2021 $3,351 $1,947,190 $1,050,000 $897,190
2020 $3,410 $1,947,190 $1,050,000 $897,190
2019 $30,221 $1,834,910 $1,050,000 $784,910
2018 $26,691 $1,659,910 $875,000 $784,910
2017 $3,451 $1,659,910 $875,000 $784,910
2016 $26,177 $1,659,910 $875,000 $784,910
2015 $25,343 $1,651,020 $875,000 $776,020
2014 $24,782 $1,651,020 $875,000 $776,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99018798

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000066-000000-000070