$1,750,000
SOLD MAR 13, 2020

244 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,279 Sq Ft
1.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$409 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of March 2020

Classically CT and framed by stone walls, this flat private 1-acre property is ideally located near town, train & school. This Stately 4+ Bedroom colonial with 4200 sf boasts high ceilings, hardwood floors & sundrenched spaces. Enter a 2 story foyer to the gracious living room with a woodburning fireplace, bay window & French doors, while the formal dining room offers custom built corner china cabinets & paneling. The eat in kitchen features white cabinetry with great storage, stone countertops, a large island for gathering & an eat in area overlooking the terrace & yard beyond. Steps away is the huge, sun filled family room with vaulted ceilings adding loads of space for everyone. The sunroom features a fireplace, French doors & wet bar. An additional room for office or play is located on the 1st floor. A large master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, his/hers closets & a luxurious bath create a wonderful retreat. 3 addl large bedrooms & 3 more baths complete the 2nd floor. Spacious laundry room with countertops & an organized mudroom with cubbies. Large terrace with sitting walls creates a wonderful space for memorable entertaining & overlooks the private back yard with lovely plantings. Loads of space for pool. 3 car garage. Ideal location...walk to town, train & school. Add value to a walk-up attic which is ready to finish to add more bedrooms, a gym or bonus room, & the full basement can be finished as well. A 5th bedroom can easily be added in existing space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Casey Lange

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787121

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Ingrid Hess

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0308249

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,617

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,279 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Ox Ridge Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,617

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4279
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4279
  • Total Sq Ft: 4279
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Directions: Middlesex to Hollow Tree
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 244

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Porch, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • 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: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0600
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 23617
  • Total Assessed Value: 1433950
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103816

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2015
Closed on
Jul 6, 2015
Sold by
Wilks Maureen F
Bought by
Hertzod Brian T and Hsu Jenny A
Seller's Agent
Gregory Lemone
Gregory Lemone RE
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Christian
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-5.43%
Total Days on Market
42
Current Estimated Value
$3,150,986

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$885,986
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,472,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,162,655
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,057,276

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2000
Sold by
Wilks Paul A
Bought by
Wilks Donald K

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,265,000 --
Not Resolvable $20,390 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,472,250 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $255,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2020 03/13/20 Sold $1,750,000 -2.5% $409 / Sq Ft
01/27/2020 01/27/20 For Sale $1,795,000 0.0% $419 / Sq Ft
06/26/2017 06/26/17 Rented $8,500 -5.6% --
06/22/2017 06/22/17 Under Contract -- -- --
05/16/2017 05/16/17 For Rent $9,000 0.0% --
07/02/2015 07/02/15 Sold $2,265,000 -5.4% $529 / Sq Ft
06/02/2015 06/02/15 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2015 04/15/15 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $560 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $27,053 $1,841,560 $945,000 $896,560
2023 $25,252 $1,433,950 $606,410 $827,540
2022 $24,707 $1,433,950 $606,410 $827,540
2021 $24,148 $1,433,950 $606,410 $827,540
2020 $23,459 $1,433,950 $606,410 $827,540
2019 $23,617 $1,433,950 $606,410 $827,540
2018 $22,772 $1,416,170 $570,780 $845,390
2017 $22,425 $1,387,680 $570,780 $816,900
2016 $21,884 $1,387,680 $570,780 $816,900
2015 $21,301 $1,387,680 $570,780 $816,900
2014 $20,829 $1,387,680 $570,780 $816,900
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170267028

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000009-000000-000001A