$870,000
SOLD SEP 20, 2013

16 W Elm St Darien, CT 06820

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,776 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$490 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • 1-minute walk to McGuane Field

About This Home

As of June 2023

Charming cape in desirable neighborhood. Move in condition with updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors throughout, fabulous back yard with flagstone patio and shed, mudroom/laundry off of kitchen. Updated plumbing, electric, furnace, a/c, cedar siding and windows. Stainless steel appliances including wine cooler. Plenty of room for easy expansion/addition. Finished storage/playspace in basement (500+ sq ft). Convenient to train, shopping, ballpark and playground!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Molly O'Brien Watkins

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0790789 Listed on: 07/23/2013

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephan Von Jena

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0788236

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,745

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R 1/3

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,776 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Storm Doors
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Crystal ceiling fixture in foyer, window valances & sheers, MBR sconces, washer, dryer

Community Details

Recreation

  • Health Club
  • Community Playground

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,745

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1776
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1776
  • Total Sq Ft: 1776
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Association Amenities: Health Club, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Exclusions: Crystal ceiling fixture in foyer, window valances & sheers, MBR sconces, washer, dryer
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1776
  • Directions: Noroton Avenue or Edgerton to West Elm Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Mudroom off Kitchen
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 16

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar, Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Rated, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3400
  • Lot Description: Fence - Partial, Fence - Wood
  • Zoning: R 1/3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 7745
  • Total Assessed Value: 588070
  • Mil Rate Total: 13.170
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104901
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2013

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2023
Closed on
Jun 30, 2023
Sold by
Lesko Scott J
Bought by
Weldon Joanna S and Weldon Christopher R
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Leahy
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
OUT-OF-TOWN BROKER
FOREIGN LISTING
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
7.77%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$2,492,936

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$342,936
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,720,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2013
Closed on
Sep 23, 2013
Sold by
Hartofilis Christopher and Hartofilis Kristen
Bought by
Lesko J Scott
Seller's Agent
Molly O'Brien Watkins
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Stephan Von Jena
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$889,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.69%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2007
Sold by
Miller Kevin D and Miller Donna M
Bought by
Hartofilis Christopher and Hartofilis Kristen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2002
Sold by
Thompson Myrtle S
Bought by
Miller Kevin D and Miller Donna M
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 $2,150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $870,000 --
Warranty Deed $835,000 --
Warranty Deed $551,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,685,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $1,720,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $512,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $620,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $2,150,000 +7.8% $641 / Sq Ft
06/15/2023 06/15/23 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $1,995,000 +129.3% $594 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $870,000 -2.1% $490 / Sq Ft
08/21/2013 08/21/13 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2013 07/23/13 For Sale $889,000 -- $501 / 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 $18,930 $1,222,900 $561,960 $660,940
2024 $17,964 $1,222,900 $561,960 $660,940
2023 $14,651 $831,950 $432,250 $399,700
2022 $14,334 $831,950 $432,250 $399,700
2021 $14,010 $831,950 $432,250 $399,700
2020 $13,611 $831,950 $432,250 $399,700
2019 $13,702 $831,950 $432,250 $399,700
2018 $16,256 $1,010,940 $381,780 $629,160
2017 $7,754 $479,850 $381,780 $98,070
2016 $8,437 $535,010 $381,780 $153,230
2015 $8,212 $535,010 $381,780 $153,230
2014 $8,031 $535,010 $381,780 $153,230
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99035459

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000021-000000-000171