$2,600,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

177 Leroy Ave Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,316 Sq Ft
2.98 Acres

Recently Sold

$784 Per Sq Ft

27% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • 2.98 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to The Wedding Cottage. This charming colonial was built in 1930 and is nestled on a 2.98-acre lot in the heart of town. With exquisite period moldings and millwork, stunning architectural details, brick and wide plank flooring, in a rare and unique setting; it's a special place to call home. It offers a large kitchen with gourmet appliances and a gas fireplace, a beautifully paneled living room with extra large stone fireplace, a sun-filled family room with views of the sunrise and sunsets, a first floor office/bedroom with a chic bar area. Upstairs has a master bedroom with French doors to a large balcony which overlooks the stunning grounds. Three other bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study/playroom and a back staircase. The extra large mudroom with its stunning heated brick floor offers a gorgous entryway and fabulous storage. Step outside to enjoy and entertain on the flagstone terrace surrounded by a meticulously designed (Sarah McCool Landscape Architect) outdoor space with stone walls, a grand stone fire pit and a harmonious blend of lush greenery, vibrant flowers, carefully placed trees and shrubs, an abundance of carefully curated specimen plantings which offers seasonal color variation and balanced textures. A large shed is perfect for storage, a workout area or fun space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Swift

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0792028 Listed on: 02/05/2025

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Abigail Moore

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0793333

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Spatola

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0809813

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 2.98 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Masonry Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Built In Speakers
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • <<builtInOvenToken>>
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

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

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • 60 Gallon+ Oil Water Heater
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Back staircase hanging light fixture, master bedroom window/door panels
  • Assessor Parcel Number 104618

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,750

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2874
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 442
  • Total Sq Ft: 3316
  • Year Built: 1930
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Exclusions: Back staircase hanging light fixture, master bedroom window/door panels
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Post road to Leroy Avenue. 177 on the left with red mailbox. Long driveway across from Highfield.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2694
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Heated, Storage, Garage Access, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Bathroom, basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio, Lighting, Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 177
  • Other SqFt Description: Per town hall

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, French Doors, Patio, Balcony, Shed, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Brick
  • Foundation Type: Brick, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Brick, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Under House Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Radiant
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 65 Gallon Tank, Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Generator Ready, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.98
  • Lot Description: Fence - Wood Fence - Stone Fence - Rail Fence - Electric Pet Secluded Some Wetlands Lightly Wooded Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: r-1
  • Parcel #: 104618

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 16750
  • Total Assessed Value: 1140230
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.69

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
Jan 13, 2006
Sold by
Lefferts Sarah
Bought by
Swift Matthew T and Swifr Kim H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2003
Sold by
Lefferts Gillet and Lefferts Lucia B
Bought by
Bosha James and Bosha Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
5.28%
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 $1,700,000 --
Warranty Deed $950,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 Balloon
Closed $500,000 No Value Available
Closed $370,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $760,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $2,600,000 +26.8% $784 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $2,050,000 -- $618 / 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 $16,750 $1,140,230 $820,120 $320,110
2023 $14,901 $846,160 $585,830 $260,330
2022 $14,579 $846,160 $585,830 $260,330
2021 $8,121 $846,160 $585,830 $260,330
2020 $13,843 $846,160 $585,830 $260,330
2019 $13,936 $846,160 $585,830 $260,330
2018 $7,844 $1,010,380 $681,100 $329,280
2017 $7,565 $1,010,380 $681,100 $329,280
2016 $15,934 $1,010,380 $681,100 $329,280
2015 $15,559 $1,013,600 $681,100 $332,500
2014 $15,152 $1,009,470 $681,100 $328,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24071603

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000018-000000-000068