$1,700,000
SOLD MAR 30, 2017

215 Leroy Ave Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,180 Sq Ft
1.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

406 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of December 2024

LARGE FENCED PROPERTY WITH EASY ACCESS TO TOWN, SCHOOLS AND TRAIN. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH ABUNDANT SPACE INCLUDING ENORMOUS KITCHEN FAMILY ROOM WITH SOARING CEILINGS. WONDERFUL POOL AND YARD, PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR ENJOYMENT AND ENTERTAINING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Milne

Houlihan Lawrence License #REB.0469520 Listed on: 01/15/2016

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Sheree Frank

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0237215

Last Buyer's Agent

Elmerina Brooks

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0752201

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Crawl Space
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Beach Access

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: DOORS TO BAR IN FAMILY ROOM, CAMERAS & SECURITY SYSTEM

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,849

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5180
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5180
  • Total Sq Ft: 5180
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park
  • Association Amenities: Park
  • Exclusions: DOORS TO BAR IN FAMILY ROOM, CAMERAS & SECURITY SYSTEM
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5180
  • Directions: LEROY AVE., #215
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: FIRST
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 215

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.3000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Full
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 20849
  • Total Assessed Value: 1322090
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.770
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104667

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
Oct 7, 2024
Closed on
Dec 11, 2024
Sold by
Crosswell Benjamin K and Crosswell Alexandra D
Bought by
Evans Erin W and Brubpacher Jason
Seller's Agent
Zoe Hamann
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cathleen Morgan
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,795,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
1.97%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$3,033,462

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$183,462
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.41%
Original Mortgage
$1,425,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,414,689
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,618,773

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2020
Closed on
Jan 13, 2021
Sold by
Larrabee Blakely and Larrabee Yuri C
Bought by
Crosswell Benjamin K and Crosswell Alexandra D
Seller's Agent
Elmerina Brooks
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Nally
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,762,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,500
-4.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1999
Sold by
Desouza Linda H and Desouza Michael
Bought by
Royce Elliot R and Royce Isabelle J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1991
Sold by
Demarest Russell and Demarest Helen
Bought by
Desouza Michael and Desouza Linda
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 $2,850,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,850,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,762,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,762,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $780,000 --
Warranty Deed $780,000 --
Warranty Deed $388,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,425,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,425,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,319,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $830,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Sold $2,850,000 +2.0% $551 / Sq Ft
10/27/2024 10/27/24 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2024 10/07/24 For Sale $2,795,000 0.0% $540 / Sq Ft
07/10/2022 07/10/22 Rented $16,000 0.0% --
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Under Contract -- -- --
05/04/2022 05/04/22 For Rent $16,000 0.0% --
01/14/2021 01/14/21 Sold $1,762,500 -4.7% $341 / Sq Ft
12/23/2020 12/23/20 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 For Sale $1,850,000 0.0% $357 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Rented $25,100 +25.5% --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Rent $20,000 0.0% --
03/30/2017 03/30/17 Sold $1,700,000 -10.3% $328 / Sq Ft
02/24/2017 02/24/17 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2016 01/15/16 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $366 / 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 $24,060 $1,554,280 $801,150 $753,130
2024 $22,832 $1,554,280 $801,150 $753,130
2023 $20,915 $1,187,690 $572,250 $615,440
2022 $20,464 $1,187,690 $572,250 $615,440
2021 $20,001 $1,187,690 $572,250 $615,440
2020 $19,431 $1,187,690 $572,250 $615,440
2019 $19,561 $1,187,690 $572,250 $615,440
2018 $21,785 $1,354,780 $665,350 $689,430
2017 $21,365 $1,322,090 $665,350 $656,740
2016 $20,849 $1,322,090 $665,350 $656,740
2015 $20,294 $1,322,090 $665,350 $656,740
2014 $19,845 $1,322,090 $665,350 $656,740
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99130559

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000019-000000-000033