NOT LISTED FOR SALE

227 Leroy Ave Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,684,807 - $2,034,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,242 Sq Ft
$843/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 16, 2015

Last sale price $1,280,000 $571 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,721/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.37 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2015

Classic four bedroom, two and one half bath colonial on lovely 1.37 acres in central Darien. The property features a beautiful pond and gardens, all surrounded by a new split rail fence. The house itself has an eat-in kitchen, family room, sun room, two fireplaces, hardwood floors, a new roof, new drop in replacement windows, new furnace/central air system and newly renovated deck. It is bright and airy and in move-in condition.

Last Listed By

Chris Merritt

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0462161 Listed on: 05/04/2015

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,044

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 1.37 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Corner Lot
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Masonry Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,242 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,044

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2242
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2242
  • Total Sq Ft: 2242
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2242
  • Directions: Post Road or Middlesex to Leroy
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Floored, Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Garage Access, Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: first
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 227

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Brick, Clapboard, Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Pond, View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • 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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.3700
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Some Wetlands, Treed, Fence - Full, Fence - Rail
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 11044
  • Total Assessed Value: 719460
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.350
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104669

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 4, 2015
Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Hoffman Geoffrey C and Solomon Stephanie
Bought by
Karr Michele G
Seller's Agent
Chris Merritt
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Hurty
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.46%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,890,952

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$610,952
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$381,861
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,509,091

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2011
Sold by
Hancock Barbara and Hancock William
Bought by
Hoffman Geoffrey C and Solomon Stephanie

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
4.4%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1992
Sold by
Patch Tr Ralph
Bought by
Hancock William and Hancock Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,700
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Karr Michele G $1,280,000 --
Hoffman Geoffrey C $930,000 --
Hancock William $500,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hancock William $500,000
Previous Owner Hancock William $300,000
Previous Owner Hancock William $350,000
Previous Owner Hancock William $368,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2015 07/16/15 Sold $1,280,000 -1.5% $571 / Sq Ft
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2015 05/04/15 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $579 / 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
2024 $13,626 $927,570 $743,120 $184,450
2023 $5,702 $701,610 $530,810 $170,800
2022 $12,089 $701,610 $530,810 $170,800
2021 $11,815 $701,610 $530,810 $170,800
2020 $11,478 $701,610 $530,810 $170,800
2019 $11,556 $701,610 $530,810 $170,800
2018 $16,393 $719,460 $495,040 $224,420
2017 $11,626 $719,460 $495,040 $224,420
2016 $11,346 $719,460 $495,040 $224,420
2015 $11,044 $719,460 $495,040 $224,420
2014 $10,799 $719,460 $495,040 $224,420
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Merritt

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Chris Merritt

    Brown Harris Stevens

    (203) 655-1418

    5 in this area

    5 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Janet Olmsted

    Brown Harris Stevens

    (203) 655-1418

    6 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Janet Olmsted
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jeanne Hurty

    Brown Harris Stevens

    (203) 655-1418

    6 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Jeanne Hurty
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99102518

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000019-000000-000035

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820

227 Leroy Ave, Darien, CT

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This home is located at 227 Leroy Ave, Darien, CT 06820 since 04 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,890,952, approximately $843 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 227 Leroy Ave is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Royle Elementary School, Middlesex Middle School, and Darien High School.

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