NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 Darien Close Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,117,000 - $1,283,968

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,120 Sq Ft
$560/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $815,000 $384 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,523/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Water Access
  • In Ground Pool
  • Attic
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2021

A RARE FIND - a house and a condo all in one! This free-standing colonial offers the privacy of a single-family home with the amenities and convenience of condominium living. This traditional center hall colonial has three large bedrooms, two and one half baths, attached two car garage and a partially finished basement set within the Darien Close Condo Association with lovely in-ground pool. Additional bonus room above the garage can be used for office, playroom or additional storage. Convenient to town, train, shopping and restaurants, this property is ready for new owners. Explore the virtually staged photos and envision yourself in your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Barsanti

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0792122 Listed on: 05/03/2021

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Christopher

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0812773

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,645

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

HOA Fees

  • $531 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Public Water Access

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Additional Features

  • Property is zoned DB1
  • Central Air

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include grounds maintenance, snow removal, pool service
  • Darien Close Community

Amenities

  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,645

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$531 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condo/Co-Op For Sale
  • Style: Single Family Detached
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1700
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1700
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 420
  • Total Sq Ft: 2120
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Association Amenities: Pool
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • End Unit: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1700
  • Directions: Post Road to Old Kings Highway North
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal, Pool Service
  • Complex Name: Darien Close
  • HOA Fees: 531
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No
  • Property Management Type: Unit Owners Association

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: N/A
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: DB1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed Info: one dog or one cat
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 9645
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 106363

Multi Family

  • Total Num Of Units: 21

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2021
Closed on
Jul 16, 2021
Sold by
Bretschger Peter and Bretschger Linda K
Bought by
Bretschger Ft
Seller's Agent
Amy Barsanti
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Christopher
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,172,107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$357,107
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2021
Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Kelvar Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Bretschger Peter and Bretschger Linda K
Seller's Agent
Amy Barsanti
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Christopher
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2016
Sold by
Varsames Susan and Kelly Marion
Bought by
Kelvar Enterprises Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2014
Sold by
Varsames Susan and Kelly Marion
Bought by
Varsames Tr Susan and Kelly Marion
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
Bretschger Ft -- None Available
Bretschger Peter $815,000 None Available
Kelvar Enterprises Llc -- --
Varsames Tr Susan -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bretschger Peter $550,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $815,000 +2.5% $384 / Sq Ft
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2021 05/03/21 For Sale $795,000 0.0% $375 / Sq Ft
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Rented $4,400 0.0% --
06/28/2019 06/28/19 Under Contract -- -- --
06/23/2019 06/23/19 For Rent $4,400 -- --
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 $9,921 $640,920 $0 $640,920
2024 $9,415 $640,920 $0 $640,920
2023 $10,402 $590,660 $0 $590,660
2022 $10,177 $590,660 $0 $590,660
2021 $9,947 $590,660 $0 $590,660
2020 $9,663 $590,660 $0 $590,660
2019 $9,728 $590,660 $0 $590,660
2018 $8,078 $502,390 $0 $502,390
2017 $8,119 $502,390 $0 $502,390
2016 $7,923 $502,390 $0 $502,390
2015 $7,712 $502,390 $0 $502,390
2014 $7,541 $502,390 $0 $502,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170395658

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000035-000000-000007-000021