NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,311,000 - $2,715,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,393 Sq Ft
$730/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2018

Last sale price $1,645,000 $485 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,326/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Deck
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of September 2018

CAPTIVATING LUXURY ON A MAGICAL CUL-DE-SAC. If You Live In Darien ... You Know The Special Quality Of Briar Brae Road. Welcoming & Beautiful...A True Neighborhood. It's Annual Block Party ... The Ultimate Halloween ... Even A Briar Brae Book Club! This home has been masterfully renovated, sparing no expense to maintain a theme of tasteful and refreshing luxury. NEW & EXPANDED DREAM KITCHEN (Kitchens by Deane)...Honed, white, 2" Carrara Marble, beautiful center island w/built in storage seating, Sub Zero, Wolf & Miele appliances, custom desk area, banquette breakfast nook, and integrated wet bar. All open to an elegant, formal dining room AND NEW FAMILY ROOM, MUDROOM, PANTRY & LAUNDRY ROOM. The fabulous design, even incorporates the outdoors with clear sightlines to the beautiful back yard and a NEW patio and sitting wall ... perfectly suited for outdoor cooking/entertaining, as well as watching backyard games and events. Back inside, hallways were widened to facilitate easy flow from room to room. The living room is right-sized and offers access to a light-filled den or study. UPSTAIRS, the master is ABSOLUTELY DIVINE (and private!) ... vaulted ceilings, fireplace, french doors to large, private, "Trex" deck overlooking the CT landscape, not to mention 2 walk-ins, updated master bath AND a back stairway from the master to the family room! Three additional bedrooms, 2 full baths and lots of

Last Listed By

Bruce Baker

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0769662 Listed on: 05/09/2018

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,801

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Family Room Flat Screen, SONOS Equipment Stack IN Lower Level

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,801

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2900
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2718
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 493
  • Total Sq Ft: 3393
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: storage complete the 2nd floor. The FINISHED LOWER LEVEL is large and accommodating for media/play space. A NEW FULL BATH was added so this accomodateing area can serve as a flexible 2nd guest space. ALL THIS (even a daily sunset view!) ... AND MORE!
  • Exclusions: Family Room Flat Screen, SONOS Equipment Stack IN Lower Level
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2718
  • Directions: Hoyt (106) To Briar Brae
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled, Liveable Space, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 19

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Steel

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Electric
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5100
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R12

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 15801
  • Total Assessed Value: 982660
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105870

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
May 9, 2018
Closed on
Oct 4, 2018
Sold by
Baruch David and Baruch Kathryn
Bought by
Vanhengel Peter and Vanhengel Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Bruce Baker
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
B.K. Bates
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,768,000
Sold Price
$1,645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$123,000
-6.96%
Total Days on Market
89
Current Estimated Value
$2,476,979

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$831,979
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,151,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2013
Closed on
Apr 16, 2013
Sold by
Camporeale Dennis and Papa Joey
Bought by
Baruch David G and Baruch Kathryn L
Seller's Agent
Ellen Mccue
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$1,749,000
Sold Price
$1,660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-5.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,245,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2008
Sold by
Steinthal James E and Steinthal Sally S
Bought by
Camporeale Dennis and Papa Joey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
5.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2003
Sold by
Blake Bertram Thorp and Blake Barbara C
Bought by
Steinthal James E and Steinthal Sally S

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vanhengel Peter $1,645,000 --
Baruch David G $1,660,000 --
Camporeale Dennis $1,600,000 --
Steinthal James E $1,256,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanhengel Peter M $1,126,000
Closed Blake Bertram $1,151,500
Previous Owner Blake Bertram $1,245,000
Previous Owner Blake Bertram $1,200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Sold $1,645,000 -2.6% $485 / Sq Ft
08/06/2018 08/06/18 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2018 07/12/18 Price Changed $1,689,000 -2.1% $498 / Sq Ft
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Price Changed $1,725,000 -2.4% $508 / Sq Ft
05/09/2018 05/09/18 For Sale $1,768,000 +6.5% $521 / Sq Ft
04/15/2013 04/15/13 Sold $1,660,000 -5.1% $531 / Sq Ft
03/16/2013 03/16/13 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2013 01/16/13 For Sale $1,749,000 -- $560 / 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 $18,324 $1,247,400 $647,430 $599,970
2023 $16,831 $955,780 $462,420 $493,360
2022 $16,468 $955,780 $462,420 $493,360
2021 $16,095 $955,780 $462,420 $493,360
2020 $15,608 $955,780 $462,420 $493,360
2019 $15,742 $955,780 $462,420 $493,360
2018 $15,801 $982,660 $471,240 $511,420
2017 $15,880 $982,660 $471,240 $511,420
2016 $15,497 $982,660 $471,240 $511,420
2015 $15,084 $982,660 $471,240 $511,420
2014 $14,750 $982,660 $471,240 $511,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170080726

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000029-000000-000025