$1,425,000
SOLD MAR 25, 2025

174 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,685 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$531 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • 4-minute walk to Noroton Heights Station
  • Property is near public transit
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2025

Great Darien home in pristine condition. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Four bedrooms, four full baths and a half bath. Hardwood floors. Convenient to schools, shopping, train, and playing fields. New energy efficient windows plus central air. Full finished basement with office and laundry room. Three minute walk to Blue Ribbon Middlesex School. Great access to New York, award winning school system, and two beautiful town beaches, plus the new Heights Crossing and Darien Commons with shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gunnar Edelstein

BHHS Darien/New Canaan License #RES.0203154 Listed on: 01/29/2025

BHHS Darien/New Canaan

Last Buyer's Agent

Nikunj Gandhi

Equity Capital Real Estate License #REB.0788886

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,684

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R15

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bathroom
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 105057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,684

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton Heights
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2085
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 600
  • Total Sq Ft: 2685
  • Year Built: 1960
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: First floor full bath is brand new. Freshly painted throughout.
  • Handicap Features: 32" Minimum Door Widths, Accessible Bath, Hard/Low Nap Floors
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: West Ave to Hollow Tree Ridge Road.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2085
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 174

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 100 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Description: Fence - Wood Fence - Full Corner Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R15
  • Parcel #: 105057

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 8684
  • Total Assessed Value: 591150
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.69

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
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Willowgem Llc
Bought by
Mehta Nikhil N and Talathi Prachi
Seller's Agent
Gunnar Edelstein
BHHS Darien/New Canaan
Buyer's Agent
Nikunj Gandhi
Equity Capital Real Estate
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
2.15%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$1,424,383

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$617
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.10%
Original Mortgage
$1,140,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,133,561
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$290,822

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2014
Closed on
Jan 6, 2015
Sold by
Usami Kaoru and Usami Minako
Bought by
Willowgem Llc
Seller's Agent
Cathy Thomas
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Gunnar Edelstein
BHHS Darien/New Canaan
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$888,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-1.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2004
Sold by
Harnisch David M and Harnish Kristen A
Bought by
Usami Kaoru and Usami Minako

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2000
Sold by
Hopper Bryant J and Hopper Elizabeth G
Bought by
Harnisch David M and Harnisch Kristen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1991
Sold by
Russell Robert and Russell Cecelia
Bought by
Hopper Bryant and Winn Elizabeth
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 -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $888,000 --
Warranty Deed $888,000 --
Warranty Deed $677,500 --
Warranty Deed $677,500 --
Warranty Deed $417,500 --
Warranty Deed $417,500 --
Warranty Deed $240,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,140,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $1,140,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $648,200 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $87,652 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $1,425,000 +2.2% $531 / Sq Ft
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $1,395,000 0.0% $520 / Sq Ft
03/01/2024 03/01/24 Rented $7,500 0.0% --
02/24/2024 02/24/24 Under Contract -- -- --
02/02/2024 02/02/24 For Rent $7,500 +25.0% --
08/19/2021 08/19/21 Rented $6,000 +9.1% --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Under Contract -- -- --
08/01/2021 08/01/21 For Rent $5,500 +22.2% --
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Rented $4,500 -6.3% --
02/24/2019 02/24/19 Under Contract -- -- --
01/09/2019 01/09/19 For Rent $4,800 +9.1% --
04/15/2017 04/15/17 Rented $4,400 -2.2% --
03/09/2017 03/09/17 Price Changed $4,500 -6.3% $2 / Sq Ft
11/01/2016 11/01/16 For Rent $4,800 +9.1% --
03/01/2016 03/01/16 Rented $4,400 -6.4% --
01/31/2016 01/31/16 Under Contract -- -- --
09/28/2015 09/28/15 For Rent $4,700 0.0% --
06/02/2015 06/02/15 Rented $4,700 +2.2% --
05/03/2015 05/03/15 Under Contract -- -- --
01/12/2015 01/12/15 For Rent $4,600 0.0% --
01/07/2015 01/07/15 Sold $888,000 -1.2% $426 / Sq Ft
12/08/2014 12/08/14 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2014 09/09/14 For Sale $899,000 -- $431 / 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 $9,151 $591,150 $338,940 $252,210
2024 $8,684 $591,150 $338,940 $252,210
2023 $8,862 $503,230 $322,770 $180,460
2022 $8,671 $503,230 $322,770 $180,460
2021 $8,474 $503,230 $322,770 $180,460
2020 $8,233 $503,230 $322,770 $180,460
2019 $8,288 $503,230 $322,770 $180,460
2018 $7,007 $435,750 $250,880 $184,870
2017 $7,042 $435,750 $250,880 $184,870
2016 $6,872 $435,750 $250,880 $184,870
2015 $6,689 $435,750 $250,880 $184,870
2014 $6,541 $435,750 $250,880 $184,870
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24071359

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000022-000000-000093