$2,495,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM

21 Park Place Darien, CT 06820

Estimated payment $15,643/month

Total Views 2,330
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,329 Sq Ft
$468 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Public Water Access
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Hindley Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

There is so much more to discover here than meets the eye at first glance! The understated outdoor charm of this storybook colonial, sitting on a flat, level .66 acre at the end of a private lane and away from the main road, will delight you with a surprisingly large, open, modern home. Quietly nestled in one of Darien, Connecticut's highly sought-after, friendly, and welcoming neighborhoods, this 11 room property offers inmense value for the discerning buyer. High ceilings, beautiful wainscoting and moldings throughout, with great living spaces to satisfy diverse family needs. With over 5,000 sf, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a flexible, open floor plan, built in 2001 and largely updated by its present owners, this home has a stunning, remodeled, eat-in kitchen opening to a family room with fireplace, entertainment center, French doors to the patio and outdoor grounds. A welcoming covered porch leads into the inviting foyer and a cozy parlor with fireplace, built-ins, and glass doors. The finished third floor has 2 bedrooms and bath, ideal for in-laws, nanny, guests. An office off the main bedroom, connects to a bonus room, also accessed by a second staircase off the large mudroom. The finished basement is a safe playground for the young and old alike. Just minutes to the beaches, train, Hindley School, the Corbin District, the Commons, the Town Hall with its many activities, the Arts Center with ballet, music, art, painting classes, the sports playing fields, health

Listing Agent

Ingrid Hess

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0308249 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Co-Listing Agent

Anika Charron

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0809232

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,900

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Public Water Access
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Hindley Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See document attached to the listing.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2121828

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,900

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton Heights
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4631
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 698
  • Total Sq Ft: 5329
  • Year Built: 2001
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Remarks Public Addendum: clubs, churches, major shopping, and transportation, this convenient and central location will be greatly appreciated by those seeking the peaceful, private, quiet seclusion of the country, yet located minutes away from the thriving and best quality of life Darien has to offer. This is the Unicorn that cannot be missed!
  • Exclusions: See document attached to the listing.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements, Right of Way
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Noroton Avenue to Park Place.
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 4631
  • Street Type: Place
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Main floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 21

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Shared, Paved, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Assess Description: Sewer assessment is based on the water consumption of the property

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.66
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13
  • Parcel #: 2121828

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 24900
  • Total Assessed Value: 1608530
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.48

MLS Schools

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $24,900 $1,608,530 $660,940 $947,590
2024 $23,629 $1,608,530 $660,940 $947,590
2023 $22,873 $1,298,850 $472,080 $826,770
2022 $22,379 $1,298,850 $472,080 $826,770
2021 $21,873 $1,298,850 $472,080 $826,770
2020 $21,249 $1,298,850 $472,080 $826,770
2019 $21,392 $1,298,850 $472,080 $826,770
2018 $19,664 $1,222,900 $418,600 $804,300
2017 $19,762 $1,222,900 $418,600 $804,300
2016 $19,285 $1,222,900 $418,600 $804,300
2015 $18,772 $1,222,900 $418,600 $804,300
2014 $18,356 $1,222,900 $418,600 $804,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $2,495,000 +40.2% $468 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $1,780,000 +6.3% $334 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2020 09/02/20 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $314 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,780,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,670,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,050,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $990,100 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,178,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24109055

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000042-000000-000090