NOT LISTED FOR SALE

24 Sunset Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,382,000 - $3,207,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,286 Sq Ft
$687/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2019

Last sale price $1,650,000 $385 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,570/month

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Attic
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2019

ENCHANTING LUXURY IN A COVETED LOCATION ! If You Live In Darien ... You Know The Special Quality Of Sunset Road. A Beautiful Cul-De-Sac Close To Town ... Santa's Sleigh Rides, Bike Parades, Summer Parties ... THIS TOTALLY RENOVATED & EXPANDED (Down To The Studs) Home Offers Its Owner A Very Unique Opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Baker

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0769662 Listed on: 04/11/2019

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Hidy

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0790390

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,606

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,286 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Sitting Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,606

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4286
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4286
  • Total Sq Ft: 4286
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: Mansfield From Town Center To Sunset
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Heated, Cooled
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Electric Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Two Laundry Rooms !
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 24

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • 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: 0.5300
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level Lot
  • Zoning: R12

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 19606
  • Total Assessed Value: 1190420
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104310

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
Apr 11, 2019
Closed on
Jul 29, 2019
Sold by
Keleghan John and Keleghan Lorraine
Bought by
Fuchs Benjamin and Fuchs Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Bruce Baker
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Hidy
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-8.08%
Total Days on Market
88
Current Estimated Value
$2,943,517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,293,517
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,287,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,150,923
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,803,650

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Dimodugno William V and Dimodugno Thyrza
Bought by
Keleghan John and Keleghan Lorraine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1995
Sold by
Welch Paul and Welch Doris
Bought by
Dimodugno Thurza and Dimodugno William
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
Fuchs Benjamin $1,650,000 --
Keleghan John $620,000 --
Dimodugno Thurza $495,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fuchs Benjamin S $213,700
Open Fuchs Benjamin $1,287,000
Previous Owner Dimodugno Thurza $300,000
Previous Owner Dimodugno Thurza $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Sold $1,650,000 -8.1% $385 / Sq Ft
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2019 04/11/19 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $419 / 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 $23,392 $1,592,360 $1,052,310 $540,050
2023 $20,963 $1,190,420 $751,660 $438,760
2022 $20,511 $1,190,420 $751,660 $438,760
2021 $20,047 $1,190,420 $751,660 $438,760
2020 $19,475 $1,190,420 $751,660 $438,760
2019 $19,606 $1,190,420 $751,660 $438,760
2018 $19,222 $1,195,390 $749,700 $445,690
2017 $19,318 $1,195,390 $749,700 $445,690
2016 $18,851 $1,195,390 $749,700 $445,690
2015 $18,349 $1,195,390 $749,700 $445,690
2014 $17,943 $1,195,390 $749,700 $445,690
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170182636

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000015-000000-000079