$3,625,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2024
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,643 Sq Ft
1.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$781 Per Sq Ft

21% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of June 2024

Welcome to 18 Highfield Lane, nestled in the true heart of Darien! Renovated to perfection in 2017 by its current owners, this expanded colonial offers 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, along with expansive front and back yards providing ample privacy and space for play. Taken down to the studs, this home underwent a comprehensive transformation, adding over 1300 square feet of finished space, including a new primary suite, laundry room, great room, office, and lower level rec room. From the kitchen to the baths, windows to doors, roof to upgraded systems, every detail has been meticulously enhanced. The home features an inviting and seamless layout, ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy movie night at home. Located on a serene cul-de-sac, this gem is conveniently within walking distance to elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the town center and train station. Don't let this opportunity slip away to make this perfect home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tamara Hanford Hughes

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0791858

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Spatola

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0809813

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,993

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining Room and Primary Bedroom Sconces
  • Assessor Parcel Number 103267

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,993

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4308
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 335
  • Total Sq Ft: 4643
  • Year Built: 1951
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Park, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: All interested parties should submit offers by Monday 12pm. NO escalation clauses will be considered. Thank you.
  • Exclusions: Dining Room and Primary Bedroom Sconces
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Directions: Leroy to Highfield
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 4308
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 18

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Gutters, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: 80 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Description: Dry Level Lot On Cul-De-Sac Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 103267

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 21993
  • Total Assessed Value: 1248870
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.61

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
Apr 28, 2024
Closed on
Jun 10, 2024
Sold by
Redmond Ronald G and Redmond Kathleen M
Bought by
Epstein Samuel and Epstein Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Tamara Hanford Hughes
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Spatola
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$3,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$630,000
21.04%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$3,664,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2016
Closed on
Nov 21, 2016
Sold by
Munoz Ricardo and Munoz Veronica
Bought by
Redmond Ronald G and Redmond Kathleen M
Seller's Agent
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eileen Hanford
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$1,880,000
Sold Price
$1,870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,370,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2011
Sold by
Chase W Ashley and Muskus Catharine Ashle
Bought by
Munoz Ricardo and Munoz Veronica

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,625,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,625,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,870,000 --
Deed $1,275,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,870,000 --
Deed $1,275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,000,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,370,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Sold $3,625,000 +21.0% $781 / Sq Ft
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2024 04/30/24 For Sale $2,995,000 +60.2% $645 / Sq Ft
11/18/2016 11/18/16 Sold $1,870,000 -0.5% $539 / Sq Ft
10/19/2016 10/19/16 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2016 09/23/16 For Sale $1,880,000 -- $542 / 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
2024 $23,860 $1,624,210 $757,260 $866,950
2023 $21,993 $1,248,870 $540,890 $707,980
2022 $21,518 $1,248,870 $540,890 $707,980
2021 $21,031 $1,248,870 $540,890 $707,980
2020 $20,240 $1,248,870 $540,890 $707,980
2019 $20,569 $1,248,870 $540,890 $707,980
2018 $19,550 $1,367,870 $628,880 $738,990
2017 $17,523 $1,084,370 $628,880 $455,490
2016 $14,584 $924,770 $628,880 $295,890
2015 $14,195 $924,770 $628,880 $295,890
2014 $13,881 $924,770 $628,880 $295,890
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24009315

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000006-000000-000026