$2,160,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2025

154 Holmes Ave Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,108 Sq Ft
15,682 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$695 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 154 Holmes Avenue! Only the second owner since 1920 this charming colonial is all about blending classic vibes with modern comfort. With 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 3108 square feet, there's plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. Step inside to the inviting foyer which opens up to an oversized living room with fireplace, formal dining room and the gorgeous freshly painted white kitchen that's filled with light and flows perfectly into the rest of the house. The first floor's awesome 9-foot ceilings make everything feel even more spacious. Imagine cozying up by the fireplace on a chilly evening or hosting friends in a space designed for good times. Four bedrooms with two baths on the second floor and a finished third floor has you covered with a play room and an extra bedroom and bath-ideal for guests or a home office. Outside, the flat yard is a dream come true, beautifully landscaped and just waiting for backyard BBQs or a game of catch. There's even room to expand if you've got big plans. With a two car garage, professionally landscaped yard and a charming porch and blue stone patio this place ticks all the boxes for easy, breezy living. It's the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy life. Come see it for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keiley Fuller

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0778203 Listed on: 05/14/2025

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Blackman

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0824157

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R13

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,108 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Available at Street
  • Hot Water Circulator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Wine Chiller in pantry
  • Assessor Parcel Number 105444

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,665

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.36 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3108
  • Total Sq Ft: 3108
  • Year Built: 1920
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Exclusions: Wine Chiller in pantry
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: West Avenue to Holmes Avenue or Middlesex Road to Holmes Avenue.
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Heated, Finished, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Cleared Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13
  • Parcel #: 105444

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 15665

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
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Vetter Daniel P and Vetter Doris
Bought by
Lanza Adam and Naughton Dylan
Seller's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Blackman
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$2,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$361,000
20.07%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$2,121,380

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$38,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,728,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,716,521
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$404,859

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2015
Sold by
Vetter Daniel P and Vetter Doris
Bought by
Vetter Daniel P and Vetter-Jucker Doris

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2009
Sold by
Jones Marion D
Bought by
Vetter Daniel P and Vetter Doris
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,160,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Executors Deed $1,015,000 --
Executors Deed $1,015,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,728,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $763,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $804,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $812,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $2,160,000 +20.1% $695 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $1,799,000 -- $579 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $15,665 $1,011,920 $721,140 $290,780
2024 $14,865 $1,011,920 $721,140 $290,780
2023 $12,692 $720,720 $480,760 $239,960
2022 $12,418 $720,720 $480,760 $239,960
2021 $12,137 $720,720 $480,760 $239,960
2020 $11,791 $720,720 $480,760 $239,960
2019 $11,870 $720,720 $480,760 $239,960
2018 $12,116 $753,480 $483,560 $269,920
2017 $4,450 $753,480 $483,560 $269,920
2016 $11,882 $753,480 $483,560 $269,920
2015 $11,566 $753,480 $483,560 $269,920
2014 $11,310 $753,480 $483,560 $269,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24095102

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000025-000000-000040

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