NOT LISTED FOR SALE

23 Fox Hill Ln Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $4,222,720 - $5,335,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
7,400 Sq Ft
$661/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2020

Last sale price $3,410,000 $461 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,068/month

833 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Pool House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.23 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2020

This celebrated house located high on a hill at the end of a popular cul-de-sac was built in 1850 as a 3-room hunting lodge. Many renovations and modern touches later, the home has been transformed into a 5 bedroom beauty that incorporates the charm of the hunting lodge. Enter into an open stone floor foyer surrounded by windows to the original living room with huge fireplace. The back porch was walled in to create a 4-season piano nook. Possibly the most striking room in the home is the formal dining room with stone fireplace, built-ins, paneled walls and custom millwork on the ceiling. Go through an ultra deluxe butler’s pantry to the high-end kitchen with island that is open to the vaulted family room and eating area. A bonus room and ensuite guest room sit over the 3-car garage. While some may favor the first floor master suite with huge dressing room/closet, marble bath and sitting area, or the castle-like wine cellar, everyone will fall in love with the outdoor paradise. A glorious pool is the center of attention with its many entertaining decks, hot tub and 52ft waterslide swirling it's way down to the pool. The pool house mimics the architecture of the house and includes a living room, kitchen, full bath with its own entrance and outdoor grill area. 1850’s character shines in this one-of-a-kind offering.

Last Listed By

Eileen Hanford

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0293590 Listed on: 02/08/2018

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $41,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 2.23 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Chateau Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Slate Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Slide

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$41,739

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial, Chateau
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6800
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5698
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 600
  • Total Sq Ft: 7400
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Mansfield to Fox Hill. At end of street at top of hill through iron gates.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Heated, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 23

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Grill, Guest House, Hot Tub, Lighting, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Slide, Safety Fence, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Stone, Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • 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: 2.2300
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Dry, Secluded, Level Lot, Rolling, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 41739
  • Total Assessed Value: 2595740
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103190

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
Feb 8, 2018
Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Mcdonnell Paul
Bought by
Mcdonnell Ft
Seller's Agent
Eileen Hanford
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Karen Bonner
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$4,950,000
Sold Price
$3,410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,540,000
-31.11%
Total Days on Market
833
Current Estimated Value
$4,893,240

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,483,240
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,798,280
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,875,299

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1998
Sold by
Pohndorff John E and Pohndorff Margareta K
Bought by
Meier Robert C and Meier Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1992
Sold by
Townley Anthony and Townley Evelyn
Bought by
Pohndorff John and Pohndorff Margarita

Range of Values:

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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
Mcdonnell Ft -- None Available
Meier Robert C $1,525,000 --
Pohndorff John $761,880 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcdonnell Paul $2,000,000
Previous Owner Townley Anthony $1,294,000
Previous Owner Townley Anthony $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2020 05/21/20 Sold $3,410,000 0.0% $461 / Sq Ft
12/13/2018 12/13/18 Off Market $3,410,000 -- --
09/13/2018 09/13/18 Price Changed $4,395,000 -11.2% $594 / Sq Ft
02/08/2018 02/08/18 For Sale $4,950,000 -- $669 / 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 $44,135 $3,004,400 $1,226,750 $1,777,650
2023 $38,569 $2,190,160 $876,260 $1,313,900
2022 $37,736 $2,190,160 $876,260 $1,313,900
2021 $36,882 $2,190,160 $876,260 $1,313,900
2020 $33,852 $2,069,200 $876,260 $1,192,940
2019 $34,080 $2,069,200 $876,260 $1,192,940
2018 $41,739 $2,595,740 $1,456,210 $1,139,530
2017 $41,947 $2,595,740 $1,456,210 $1,139,530
2016 $40,935 $2,595,740 $1,456,210 $1,139,530
2015 $39,845 $2,595,740 $1,456,210 $1,139,530
2014 $38,962 $2,595,740 $1,456,210 $1,139,530
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170050443

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000006-000000-000113