$1,505,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

21 Cherry St Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,384 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$631 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Patio
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom 3 Bath cape located on a quiet cul-de-sac close to town. The home has an open floor plan with gourmet kitchen that opens up to the dining area and family room with a freestanding wood-burning stove. Formal living room has a bay window and a fireplace with wood-burning insert. Main floor has a bedroom with an adjacent full bath. The second floor has a large primary with a walk in closet and 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and a laundry room. Full spacious finished basement perfect for an office, play room and/or gym. Fenced-in yard, a large patio and backyard completes this home. Some recent updates include new kitchen appliances, new boiler and water heater, newer washer and dryer, fresh interior paint, as well as a Tesla charger. The house is also hooked up for a generator.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ayesha Qureshi-Amin

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0816721 Listed on: 02/06/2025

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Kostanecki

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0767872

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,162

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R15

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,384 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Smart Locks
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 106913

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,162

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2384
  • Total Sq Ft: 2384
  • Year Built: 1948
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: GPS to 21 Cherry Street, Darien
  • Financing Used: Private
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Full, Sump Pump, Storage, Fully Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: No
  • Home Automation: Lock(s), Thermostat(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage And Parking: None, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Description: Level Lot On Cul-De-Sac Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R15
  • Parcel #: 106913

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 11162

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
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Mar 4, 2025
Sold by
Lopez Gabriel and Lopez Eliane
Bought by
Preston Margaret M and Preston Michael T
Seller's Agent
Ayesha Qureshi-Amin
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Kostanecki
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$106,000
7.58%
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$1,558,326

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,326
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2021
Closed on
Nov 5, 2021
Sold by
Chernichaw Adam
Bought by
Lpoes Gabriel and Lopes Eliane
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Hess
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ayesha Qureshi-Amin
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-9.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2018
Closed on
May 1, 2019
Sold by
Licari Joseph and Licari Sarah
Bought by
Chernichaw Adan
Seller's Agent
Caroline Hanley
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Hess
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$945,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-7.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%
Original Mortgage
$656,240
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2006
Sold by
Baker Nancy A
Bought by
Licari 3Rd Joseph P and Licari Sarah E
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,505,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,505,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $875,000 --
Warranty Deed $875,000 --
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $656,240 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $1,505,000 +7.6% $631 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Sale $1,399,000 +39.9% $587 / Sq Ft
11/05/2021 11/05/21 Sold $1,000,000 -7.0% $342 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2021 10/13/21 Price Changed $1,075,000 -2.2% $368 / Sq Ft
09/24/2021 09/24/21 For Sale $1,099,000 +9.9% $376 / Sq Ft
09/03/2021 09/03/21 Off Market $1,000,000 -- --
07/07/2021 07/07/21 For Sale $1,099,000 +25.6% $376 / Sq Ft
05/01/2019 05/01/19 Sold $875,000 -3.8% $345 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Price Changed $910,000 -1.6% $359 / Sq Ft
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Price Changed $924,995 -2.1% $365 / Sq Ft
10/05/2018 10/05/18 For Sale $945,000 -- $373 / 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 $11,762 $759,850 $465,430 $294,420
2024 $11,162 $759,850 $465,430 $294,420
2023 $10,049 $570,640 $332,430 $238,210
2022 $9,832 $570,640 $332,430 $238,210
2021 $9,610 $570,640 $332,430 $238,210
2020 $9,336 $570,640 $332,430 $238,210
2019 $9,398 $570,640 $332,430 $238,210
2018 $8,316 $517,160 $277,410 $239,750
2017 $8,357 $517,160 $277,410 $239,750
2016 $8,156 $517,160 $277,410 $239,750
2015 $7,938 $517,160 $277,410 $239,750
2014 $8,745 $582,610 $313,390 $269,220
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24067681

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000041-000000-000057