NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Driftway Ln Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $5,825,801 - $7,282,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
8,725 Sq Ft
$747/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 14, 2022

Last sale price $5,400,000 $619 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $38,726/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Home Theater
  • 3.93 Acre Lot
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A+
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2022

This truly spectacular award-winning home is set in a private oasis overlooking a 2 acre aerated pond and expansive grounds. Perfectly proportioned spaces are designed to create a graceful and enchanting lifestyle. Designed in 2014 by Vincente-Burin Architects and custom built with the highest integrity of materials and craftsmanship, no surface has been untouched. With over 9000 sf with an open floorplan, soaring ceilings, 5 fireplaces, intriguing details throughout and most rooms accessing the serene water views, this home is unlike any other. A two story entry welcomes you to a lovely formal living room with fireplace and is adjacent to the Dining room with glass wine cellars dramatically balancing the rooms design. The family room with fireplace and spectacular gourmet chefs kitchen beckon you to the large terrace behind for endless entertaining inside and out. A Billiard room boasts a full wet bar and opens to the outdoor waterfront oasis. A gracious den and 2 separate offices create spaces for work or a quiet reprieve. The luxurious primary suite offers a seating area, spa bath and two huge custom walk in closets. 4 generous bedrooms all have en suite stone baths. A home theatre, sports rec space, gym, 4 car garage and boat house complete the property. Private yet minutes to train, town, shops and restaurants. Top tier Darien Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Casey Lange

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787121 Listed on: 09/09/2022

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

OUT-OF-TOWN BROKER

FOREIGN LISTING

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $53,068

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

  • 3.93 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Lake Front
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RA-1

Parking

  • 5 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 8,725 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Waterfall Pool Feature
  • Terrace

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 66 121

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$53,068

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

3.93 Acres

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Directions: Old Farm to Driftway
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.93
  • Inclusions: Call LB
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Effective Year Built: 2010
  • Entry Hall Comments:Foyer: Yes
  • Cooling System:Central AC: Yes
  • Features:Terrace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Parklike: Yes
  • Features:Security System2: Yes
  • Features:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Entry Hall Ceilings:Extra Height: Yes
  • Features:Generator: Yes
  • Features:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Features:Waterfall: Yes
  • Lot Description:Formal Gardens: Yes
  • Entry Hall Comments:Grand Entrance: Yes
  • Entry Hall LevelFP 1st37: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Renovated: 2010

Interior Features

  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Partial, Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Tray Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Central Vacuum
  • Kitchen Comments:Island: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments:Luxury Bath: Yes
  • Laundry Comments:Separate Room: Yes
  • Laundry LevelFP:LL52: 1
  • Entry Hall Comments:Hardwood Floor: Yes
  • LibraryDen Comments:Bookshelves2: Yes
  • Family Room Ceilings:Extra Height6: Yes
  • Dining Room Comments:Formal: Yes
  • Basement Type:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings:Extra Height2: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings:Extra Height4: Yes
  • Powder Room Ceilings:Extra Height7: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings:Cathedral9: Yes
  • LibraryDen Comments:Built-Ins3: Yes
  • Attic:Walk Up: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 2:Office Space2: Yes
  • Basement Type:Partial: Yes
  • Dining Room Comments:French Doors3: Yes
  • Primary Bth Ceilings:Extra Height10: Yes
  • Bath Ceilings:Extra Height3: Yes
  • Dbl Bdrms Ceilings:Extra Height16: Yes
  • LibraryDen Ceilings:Extra Height5: Yes
  • Laundry Ceilings:Extra Height12: Yes
  • Other Room Ceilings 2:Extra Height14: Yes
  • Other Room Ceilings:Extra Height13: Yes
  • Other Room Ceilings 3:Extra Height15: Yes
  • Other Room Comments:Game Room: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings:Coffered2: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings:Coffered4: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceilings:Tray8: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 3:Home Theater3: Yes
  • Living Room LevelFP 1st38: 1
  • Dining Room LevelFP 1st39: 1
  • Family Room LevelFP 1st41: 1
  • Powder Room LevelFP 1st42: 2
  • Kitchen LevelFP 1st43: 1
  • Primary Bdrm LevelFP 2nd44: 1
  • Primary Bath LevelFP 2nd45: 1
  • Laundry LevelFP 2nd53: 1
  • LibraryDen LevelFP 1st40: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Lot Features: Formal Gardens, Parklike
  • Pool Features: Waterfall
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: Pond, Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exclusions: Call LB
  • Construction Type: Shake Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
  • Exterior:Shake Shingle: Yes
  • Roof:Shake: Yes
  • Waterfront Descrip:PondLake: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Features:Auto Garage Door: Yes

Utilities

  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Town Sewer
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Sanitation Source:Town Sewer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:Oil2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Out of Town
  • Middle Or Junior School: Out of Town

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RA-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 171190.8
  • Parcel #: 66 121

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 53068.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2022
Closed on
Dec 9, 2022
Sold by
Knag Peter H and Knag Marisa L
Bought by
Willcocks Candace J and Willcocks James P
Seller's Agent
Casey Lange
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
OUT-OF-TOWN BROKER
FOREIGN LISTING
List Price
$5,499,000
Sold Price
$5,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-1.8%
Views
93
Current Estimated Value
$6,514,450

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,114,450
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$3,780,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,601,941
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,912,509

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2018
Closed on
Feb 11, 2020
Sold by
Allen Daniel and Allen Stacie
Bought by
Knag Peter and Knag Marisa
Seller's Agent
Katherine Balanoff
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Williams
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$4,475,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$475,000
-10.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.36%
Original Mortgage
$2,800,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2010
Sold by
Eppley Steven K and Eppley Lisa G
Bought by
Slavin Lorraine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2004
Sold by
Harding Peter William and Harding Jane
Bought by
Eppley Steven K and Eppley Lisa B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Willcocks Candace J $5,400,000 None Available
Willcocks Candace J $5,400,000 None Available
Knag Peter $4,000,000 None Available
Knag Peter $4,000,000 None Available
Slavin Lorraine $5,225,000 --
Eppley Steven K $1,830,000 --
Slavin Lorraine $5,225,000 --
Eppley Steven K $1,830,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Willcocks Candace J $3,780,000
Closed Willcocks Candace J $3,780,000
Previous Owner Knag Peter $2,800,000
Previous Owner Eppley Steven K $999,950
Previous Owner Eppley Steven K $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/14/2022 12/14/22 Sold $5,400,000 -1.8% $619 / Sq Ft
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2022 09/09/22 For Sale $5,499,000 +37.5% $630 / Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $4,000,000 -10.6% $458 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2020 01/13/20 For Sale $4,475,000 +11.9% $513 / Sq Ft
01/12/2020 01/12/20 Off Market $4,000,000 -- --
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Price Changed $4,475,000 -5.8% $513 / Sq Ft
06/24/2019 06/24/19 Price Changed $4,750,000 -4.9% $544 / Sq Ft
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Price Changed $4,995,000 -4.9% $572 / Sq Ft
04/22/2019 04/22/19 Price Changed $5,250,000 -4.1% $602 / Sq Ft
01/11/2019 01/11/19 Price Changed $5,475,000 -4.8% $628 / Sq Ft
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Price Changed $5,750,000 -4.1% $659 / Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 For Sale $5,995,000 -- $687 / Sq Ft
Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

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 $62,001 $4,005,260 $1,197,490 $2,807,770
2024 $58,837 $4,005,260 $1,197,490 $2,807,770
2023 $54,239 $3,080,000 $888,790 $2,191,210
2022 $53,068 $3,080,000 $888,790 $2,191,210
2021 $56,475 $3,353,630 $888,790 $2,464,840
2020 $54,865 $3,353,630 $888,790 $2,464,840
2019 $55,234 $3,353,630 $888,790 $2,464,840
2018 $57,876 $3,599,260 $1,231,790 $2,367,470
2017 $58,164 $3,599,260 $1,231,790 $2,367,470
2016 $56,760 $3,599,260 $1,231,790 $2,367,470
2015 $55,249 $3,599,260 $1,231,790 $2,367,470
2014 $54,025 $3,599,260 $1,231,790 $2,367,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 116795

Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

APN: DARI-000066-000000-000121

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