NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Hope Dr Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $4,153,887 - $4,776,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,253 Sq Ft
$712/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2021

Last sale price $3,230,000 $517 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,177/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of December 2021

Here is your opportunity to own a pristine Nantucket-style Colonial in the coveted Tokeneke Association. Re-built with addition in 1995, and updated in 2021 this 6,000+ sqft high-end construction impresses with an open floor plan, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 offices, 4 fireplaces, a finished basement with exercise room and full bath. The home sits high on 1 acre of serene property right in the heart of Tokeneke. Enjoy modern family living with a large gourmet kitchen, high-end appliances, and spacious kitchen island, overlooking the family room with vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, and walls of windows. The light-filled living room also features a wood-burning fireplace, wet bar, floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors leading to the 2 spacious decks overlooking the backyard. Entertaining is made easy with an effortless flow. A private office suite with a full bathroom is completing the first floor (optional guest-suite). The second floor hosts the primary bedroom suite with two walk-in closets a luxury bathroom with a spa tub. 3 additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a second office with a fireplace and quality built-ins. Tokeneke lifestyle with easy proximity to the water, as well as the elementary school, town, train, restaurants, and shopping gives you the best of both worlds. Additional access to 4,643 sqft of the adjacent Darien Land Trust, noted in the deed of the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anika Charron

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0809232 Listed on: 11/01/2021

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Co-Listed By

Julie Bauer

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0780741

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharon Rodda

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0752252

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,309

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Sprinkler System
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $98 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See attached Inclusion/Exclusion Form

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include security service, road maintenance

Additional Features

  • Public Transportation
  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,309

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$98 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Tokeneke
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4924
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4924
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1329
  • Total Sq Ft: 6253
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Nearby Amenities: Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Security Services
  • Exclusions: See attached Inclusion/Exclusion Form
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4924
  • Directions: Corner of Arrowhead Way and Hope Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Garage Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Porch-Screened, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Asphalt

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Security Service, Road Maintenance
  • HOA Fees: 1172
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0000
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Dry, Corner Lot, Lightly Wooded, Rolling, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 25309
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.840
  • Tax District Amount: 1172
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 108965

MLS Schools

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

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2021
Closed on
Dec 20, 2021
Sold by
Scott Harrison Ret
Bought by
Livingston Christopher and Livingston Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Anika Charron
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Rodda
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$3,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-0.62%
Current Estimated Value
$4,436,700

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,206,700
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2012
Sold by
Harrison Scott and Harrison Karen N
Bought by
Harrison Tr Scott and Harrison Karen N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1992
Sold by
Mahoney Mark and Mahoney Noelle
Bought by
Harrison Scott and Harrison Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
8.64%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Livingston Christopher $3,230,000 None Available
Harrison Tr Scott -- --
Harrison Scott $940,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Harrison Scott $500,000
Previous Owner Harrison Scott $290,000
Previous Owner Harrison Scott $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Sold $3,230,000 -0.6% $517 / Sq Ft
12/07/2021 12/07/21 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2021 11/04/21 For Sale $3,250,000 -- $520 / 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 $36,479 $2,356,550 $1,181,250 $1,175,300
2024 $32,405 $2,205,910 $1,181,250 $1,024,660
2023 $30,433 $1,728,160 $875,000 $853,160
2022 $29,776 $1,728,160 $875,000 $853,160
2021 $25,309 $1,502,900 $875,000 $627,900
2020 $24,587 $1,502,900 $875,000 $627,900
2019 $24,753 $1,502,900 $875,000 $627,900
2018 $24,906 $1,548,890 $875,000 $673,890
2017 $25,030 $1,548,890 $875,000 $673,890
2016 $24,426 $1,548,890 $875,000 $673,890
2015 $23,775 $1,548,890 $875,000 $673,890
2014 $23,249 $1,548,890 $875,000 $673,890
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170448672

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000065-000000-000067