NOT LISTED FOR SALE

139 Leroy Ave Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,841,000 - $3,388,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,473 Sq Ft
$725/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2022

Last sale price $2,950,000 $660 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,094/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2022

In-town gem in mint condition walking distance to train, school, Tilley Pond Park and Downtown Darien! Beautifully built by Sean Shay in 1997 and completely refreshed by current owners between 2016-2022, this spacious home has everything you are looking for - killer kitchen, sumptuous Primary Suite with his and her walk-in closets and sitting room, light filled office, family room with stone fireplace and sliders to flagstone patio and so much more! All on a private, flat, useable .92 acres. Sellers prefer 6/30/22 closing. Note: new carpet being installed in basement first week of April. Portable generator included in sale. DUE TO THE HIGH LEVEL OF INTEREST WE ARE ASKING FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT THEIR OFFERS TO CATHY THOMAS BY 12:00 NOON ON MONDAY 3/28/22. NO ESCALATION CLAUSES. THANK YOU

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Thomas

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0768642 Listed on: 03/21/2022

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Heather Hilleman

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0801116

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancie Schwarzman

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0769990

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,477

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

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

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Underground Utilities
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 104603

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,477

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3945
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 528
  • Total Sq Ft: 4473
  • Year Built: 1997
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3945
  • Directions: Middlesex or West Avenue to 139 Leroy Avenue. House is at end of long driveway.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3945
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Humidifier, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 139
  • Other SqFt Description: Field card is incorrect- 528Sq Ft of finished basement

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Asphalt
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot Dry Level Lot Fence - Stone Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R12
  • Parcel #: 104603

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 19477
  • Total Assessed Value: 1156610
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.84

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2002
Sold by
Anderson Richard K and Anderson Linda S
Bought by
Skoglund Jeffrey S and Skoglund Shelly A
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$3,243,458

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$324,624
Interest Rate
5.5%
Estimated Equity
$2,699,903

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1998
Sold by
Fresh Meadow Bldrs Llc
Bought by
Anderson Richard K and Anderson Linda S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Skoglund Jeffrey S $1,550,000 --
Anderson Richard K $1,170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Anderson Richard K $750,000
Previous Owner Anderson Richard K $925,000
Previous Owner Anderson Richard K $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Sold $2,950,000 +23.2% $660 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2022 03/23/22 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $535 / 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 $22,643 $1,541,400 $716,940 $824,460
2023 $20,679 $1,174,250 $512,120 $662,130
2022 $19,928 $1,156,610 $512,120 $644,490
2021 $19,477 $1,156,610 $512,120 $644,490
2020 $18,922 $1,156,610 $512,120 $644,490
2019 $19,049 $1,156,610 $512,120 $644,490
2018 $21,268 $1,322,650 $595,420 $727,230
2017 $21,374 $1,322,650 $595,420 $727,230
2016 $20,274 $1,285,620 $595,420 $690,200
2015 $19,734 $1,285,620 $595,420 $690,200
2014 $19,297 $1,285,620 $595,420 $690,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170471621

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000018-000000-000053-000002