$2,705,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

19 Birch Rd Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,896 Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$694 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 19 Birch Road! This charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Colonial home is just what you've been looking for. Located in one of Darien's favorite neighborhoods, this sun-drenched beauty is set on a flat half-acre lot abutting the Darien Land Trust. At the back of the property, you'll find a gate that opens to the Darien Nature Center paths and all the fun amenities at Cherry Lawn Park, like playgrounds, gardens, and courts for tennis and pickleball. Inside is 3,656 square feet of comfortable living space. The heart of this home is the high-end chef's kitchen, complete with a pantry and modern appliances. It's open to a dining area that features oversized sliding Marvin doors leading to a spacious deck and your private backyard. The indoor/outdoor experience is seamless. A formal living room with fireplace, large family room, office, and mud room round out the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers cathedral ceilings, a private balcony, multiple closets, and a luxurious bathroom featuring an oversized shower and a jacuzzi tub. The second floor also offers 3 generously sized bedrooms and two full baths. Move right into this beautifully updated home close to park, town, schools, and transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynne Somerville

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787294 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Kirby

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0818419

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,628

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Ox Ridge Elementary School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Included: Swing Set, trampoline, boxing bag in basement & window treatments
  • Assessor Parcel Number 104205

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,628

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3656
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 240
  • Total Sq Ft: 3896
  • Year Built: 1940
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: Included: Swing Set, trampoline, boxing bag in basement & window treatments
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Post Road or Sylvan to Birch Road
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3435
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 19
  • Other SqFt Description: Above Grade

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • High School: Darien

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Description: Borders Open Space Level Lot Cleared Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R12
  • Parcel #: 104205

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 20628
  • Total Assessed Value: 1404200
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.69

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Delbene Marc and Delbene Helen
Bought by
Roberts Joseph L and Roberts Erin J
Seller's Agent
Lynne Somerville
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mary Kirby
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,705,000
Premium/Discount to List
$310,000
12.94%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$2,700,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,100
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2017
Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Wilber Vance and Wilber Karen
Bought by
Bene Marc and Bene Helen
Seller's Agent
Christine Straden
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Lynne Somerville
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,765,000
Sold Price
$1,735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-1.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,214,500
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2005
Sold by
Buchmayr Mary Heritage and Buchmayr Norbert Scott
Bought by
Wilber Karen Kelly and Wilber Vance W
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $2,705,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,705,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,735,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,735,000 --
Warranty Deed $4,420,000 --
Warranty Deed $4,420,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,214,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $356,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $2,705,000 +12.9% $694 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $2,395,000 +38.0% $615 / Sq Ft
08/23/2017 08/23/17 Sold $1,735,000 -0.6% $445 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2017 06/15/17 Price Changed $1,745,000 -1.1% $448 / Sq Ft
05/03/2017 05/03/17 For Sale $1,765,000 -- $453 / 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 $21,737 $1,404,200 $762,930 $641,270
2024 $20,628 $1,404,200 $762,930 $641,270
2023 $18,539 $1,052,730 $544,950 $507,780
2022 $18,139 $1,052,730 $544,950 $507,780
2021 $17,728 $1,052,730 $544,950 $507,780
2020 $17,223 $1,052,730 $544,950 $507,780
2019 $7,837 $1,052,730 $544,950 $507,780
2018 $10,255 $981,190 $528,010 $453,180
2017 $15,220 $941,850 $528,010 $413,840
2016 $14,853 $941,850 $528,010 $413,840
2015 $14,457 $941,850 $528,010 $413,840
2014 $13,063 $870,310 $528,010 $342,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24093097

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000014-000000-000059