$1,225,000
SOLD AUG 21, 2014

20 Fitch Ave Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,058 Sq Ft
0.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$401 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2014

Renovated for a contemporary lifestyle in 2007 and 2008 this 5 bedroom, 3 full bath colonial is set on two lots on a desirable street in the Tokeneke school district. The sparkling high end eat-in kitchen boasts stainless appliances, granite counter tops and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen and dining area are open to a sun lit family room with fireplace and soaring ceilings. A first floor office can be used as a 6th bedroom and the finished lower level has washer/dryer and access to garage and a dream mud room. French doors lead to an oversized deck and fully fenced level yard. Gated access town hall fields. This home boasts storage galore inside and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Massey

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0790106 Listed on: 03/18/2014

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Littlefield

BHHS Darien/New Canaan License #RES.0784491

BHHS Darien/New Canaan

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,304

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,058 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: ALL FABRIC WINDOW PANELS, BATHTUB IN MASTER. OWNER WILL GIVE $1,000 CREDIT FOR NEW TUB

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,304

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3058
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3058
  • Total Sq Ft: 3058
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: ALL FABRIC WINDOW PANELS, BATHTUB IN MASTER. OWNER WILL GIVE $1,000 CREDIT FOR NEW TUB
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3058
  • Directions: Noroton to Park, left on Fitch or Renshaw to park, right on Fitch Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Fully Finished, Liveable Space, Partial, Walk-out
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: basement
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 20

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4200
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full
  • Zoning: R13

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 10304
  • Total Assessed Value: 834610
  • Mil Rate Total: 13.170
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 106925

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2014
Closed on
Aug 22, 2014
Sold by
Otoole Erin
Bought by
Xu Christopher and Xu Jessica
Seller's Agent
Susan Massey
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Sara Littlefield
BHHS Darien/New Canaan
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-12.19%
Current Estimated Value
$2,246,775

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,021,775
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$918,750
Interest Rate
2.63%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2006
Sold by
Steinle Peter and Rifaat-Steinle Lila
Bought by
Otoole John and Otoole Erin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2003
Sold by
Carrier James V
Bought by
Steinle Peter and Steinle Lila Rifant

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2000
Sold by
Holland Christopher C and Holland Susan S
Bought by
Carrier James

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1997
Sold by
Duker Richard and Duker Alexia
Bought by
Holland Christopher C and Holland Susan S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1994
Sold by
Tarantino James and Tarantino Katherine
Bought by
Daker Richard and Daker Alexia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1988
Sold by
Ettinger Richard
Bought by
Tarantino James
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,225,000 --
Warranty Deed $795,000 --
Warranty Deed $641,539 --
Warranty Deed $480,000 --
Warranty Deed $385,000 --
Warranty Deed $337,500 --
Deed $350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $845,349 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $918,750 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2023 12/18/23 Rented $9,000 -5.3% --
11/11/2023 11/11/23 Price Changed $9,500 -13.6% $3 / Sq Ft
10/19/2023 10/19/23 For Rent $11,000 0.0% --
08/21/2014 08/21/14 Sold $1,225,000 -12.2% $401 / Sq Ft
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2014 03/18/14 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $456 / 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 $16,676 $1,077,230 $607,110 $470,120
2024 $15,825 $1,077,230 $607,110 $470,120
2023 $14,653 $832,090 $433,650 $398,440
2022 $14,337 $832,090 $433,650 $398,440
2021 $14,012 $832,090 $433,650 $398,440
2020 $13,613 $832,090 $433,650 $398,440
2019 $13,705 $832,090 $433,650 $398,440
2018 $13,524 $841,050 $384,510 $456,540
2017 $13,591 $841,050 $384,510 $456,540
2016 $13,263 $841,050 $384,510 $456,540
2015 $12,910 $841,050 $384,510 $456,540
2014 $12,624 $841,050 $384,510 $456,540
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99057429

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000041-000000-000070-000071