$1,548,500
SOLD JUL 15, 2024

25 Goodwives River Rd Darien, CT 06820

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,995 Sq Ft
1.11 Acres

Recently Sold

$776 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 1.11 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to 25 Goodwives River Road - a one acre property with a spacious residence. The open concept Dining Room and Living Room are great for entertaining - with a wonderful wood burning fireplace and large windows that bring in tons of natural light. Three spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, a den and a flexible family room round out this beautiful home. A short distance to the newly opened 60-acre Great Island Park, Pear Tree Beach and Darien Boat Club with access to Long island Sound. A wonderful terrace and lovely pool offers outdoor entertaining. Minutes to train and town. Award winning schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucille Story

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0659775 Listed on: 11/27/2023

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheree Frank

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0237215

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,558

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 1.11 Acre Lot
  • Kennel

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,995 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Mobile wet bar and fridge above garage and invisible dog fence collars.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 107945

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,558

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Split Level
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1995
  • Total Sq Ft: 1995
  • Year Built: 1948
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Commuter Bus, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Pool, Public Transportation, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Exclusions: Mobile wet bar and fridge above garage and invisible dog fence collars.
  • Handicap Features: Bath Grab Bars
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1995
  • Directions: Exit 11 Post Road South, left on Cross Road, left on Old Kings Hwy South, right on Goodwives River Rd.
  • Financing Used: Withheld
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1995
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space, Access Via Hatch, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: None
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Breezeway, Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 25

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Kennel, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Slab
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.11
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Rocky Rolling
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 107945

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 11558
  • Total Assessed Value: 786800
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.69

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2023
Closed on
Jul 15, 2024
Sold by
Munkelwitz Eautha
Bought by
Bruce Eric and Bruce Maria
Seller's Agent
Lucille Story
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Sheree Frank
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,775,000
Sold Price
$1,548,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$226,500
-12.76%
Total Days on Market
140
Views
199
Current Estimated Value
$1,616,336

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,836
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,238,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,228,261
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$388,075
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,548,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,548,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,238,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,238,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2024 07/15/24 Sold $1,548,500 -2.9% $776 / Sq Ft
04/26/2024 04/26/24 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2024 03/27/24 Price Changed $1,595,000 -1.8% $799 / Sq Ft
03/07/2024 03/07/24 Price Changed $1,625,000 -4.1% $815 / Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Price Changed $1,695,000 -4.5% $850 / Sq Ft
12/07/2023 12/07/23 For Sale $1,775,000 -- $890 / 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 $11,558 $786,800 $607,390 $179,410
2023 $11,384 $646,450 $506,170 $140,280
2022 $11,138 $646,450 $506,170 $140,280
2021 $7,770 $646,450 $506,170 $140,280
2020 $6,802 $646,450 $506,170 $140,280
2019 $10,647 $646,450 $506,170 $140,280
2018 $11,754 $730,940 $585,690 $145,250
2017 $5,813 $730,940 $585,690 $145,250
2016 $11,527 $730,940 $585,690 $145,250
2015 $11,220 $730,940 $585,690 $145,250
2014 $10,971 $730,940 $585,690 $145,250
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170612244

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000049-000000-000013