NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Old Kings Hwy S Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,480,000 - $1,761,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,916 Sq Ft
$860/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2023

Last sale price $1,335,000 $697 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,751/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Property is near public transit
  • Finished Attic
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2023

This hilltop haven has .9 Acres and a charming 1876 Farmhouse which has been lovingly maintained. It offers a living room with fireplace and bay window, a dining room with bay window and access to side porch, high ceilings and lovely decorative moldings. The sunny family room has a wood stove, slate floor and outside access. The eat in kitchen enjoys a western exposure and adjoins the mudroom/laundry and powder room. The property is a short walk to Noroton restaurants and churches as well as the Darien Library. Expansion potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Okie

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0508207 Listed on: 05/10/2023

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Farnum

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0798875

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,023

Year Built

  • Built in 1876

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,916 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Terrace
  • Porch

Location

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

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,023

Year Built

Built in 1876

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Farm House
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1916
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1916
  • Total Sq Ft: 1916
  • Year Built: 1876
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Paddle Tennis, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1916
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 06/26/2023
  • Directions: Post Road to Old Kings Highway South
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Off kitchen
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 259

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Paved, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9000
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Fence - Partial, Fence - Wood
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R12

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 10023
  • Total Assessed Value: 569170
  • Mil Rate Base: 17.610
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.610
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 107989

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
May 10, 2023
Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Butkovsky Geraldine
Bought by
Kilmartin Lauren E
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Okie
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Farnum
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,335,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
3.09%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$1,647,831

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$312,831
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%
Source: Public Records

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
Kilmartin Lauren E $1,335,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Butkovsky Stephen J $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Sold $1,335,000 +3.1% $697 / Sq Ft
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2023 05/10/23 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $676 / 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
2025 $11,657 $753,060 $537,110 $215,950
2024 $11,062 $753,060 $537,110 $215,950
2023 $10,023 $569,170 $383,670 $185,500
2022 $9,807 $569,170 $383,670 $185,500
2021 $9,585 $569,170 $383,670 $185,500
2020 $4,603 $569,170 $383,670 $185,500
2019 $9,374 $569,170 $383,670 $185,500
2018 $10,549 $656,040 $451,570 $204,470
2017 $10,602 $656,040 $451,570 $204,470
2016 $10,346 $656,040 $451,570 $204,470
2015 $10,070 $656,040 $451,570 $204,470
2014 $9,847 $656,040 $451,570 $204,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170567245

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000049-000000-000048