$3,108,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2025

24 Swifts Ln Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,948 Sq Ft
1.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$787 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Hindley Elementary School Rated A
  • Finished Attic
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2025

Discover timeless elegance in this wonderful colonial nestled on 1.39 acres on a desirable private street in the Hindley district. With nearly 4000 sf of living space, this home marries historic charm with modern updates including kitchen and baths. Great flow between rooms, with sunny and well sized spaces throughout, the home has delightful views of the expansive property. Featuring a large entry hall, office with built ins, dining room off the updated white kitchen with high end appliances, spacious family room with fireplace and the most incredible great room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling not to be missed! Five bedrooms and three full baths offer room for everyone. With close proximity to Great Island, restaurants, shops and train, this is the residence with charm, character and lovingly taken care of by the owners for the past thirty years! --

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keiley Fuller

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0778203 Listed on: 02/26/2025

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Nemec

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RCR.0795032

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,165

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,948 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Hindley Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • Association fees include road maintenance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Half bath mirror.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 108017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,165

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3948
  • Total Sq Ft: 3948
  • Year Built: 1916
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Exclusions: Half bath mirror.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Post Road to Rings End Road to Swifts Lane.
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3512
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Heated, Finished, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 24
  • Other SqFt Description: Third floor added into above grade square footage.

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance
  • HOA Fees: 500
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.39
  • Lot Description: Treed Sloping Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 108017

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 21165
  • Total Assessed Value: 1440810
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.69

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Foerster Thomas L and Foerster Louise M
Bought by
Wan Ryan and Robertson Danielle
Seller's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Nemec
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,875,000
Sold Price
$3,108,000
Premium/Discount to List
$233,000
8.1%
Total Days on Market
9
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-55.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 1991
Sold by
Tuthill Howard
Bought by
Foerster Thomas and Foerster Louise
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,108,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $630,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Sold $3,108,000 +8.1% $787 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $2,875,000 -- $728 / 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 $21,165 $1,440,810 $898,170 $542,640
2023 $17,820 $1,011,920 $665,350 $346,570
2022 $17,435 $1,011,920 $665,350 $346,570
2021 $17,041 $1,011,920 $665,350 $346,570
2020 $16,555 $1,011,920 $665,350 $346,570
2019 $16,666 $1,011,920 $665,350 $346,570
2018 $19,063 $1,185,520 $838,950 $346,570
2017 $19,144 $1,184,680 $838,110 $346,570
2016 $18,682 $1,184,680 $838,110 $346,570
2015 $18,185 $1,184,680 $838,110 $346,570
2014 $17,782 $1,184,680 $838,110 $346,570
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24076101

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000050-000000-000007