NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26 Stony Brook Rd S Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,512,000 - $4,278,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,456 Sq Ft
$724/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2021

Last sale price $2,850,000 $522 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,236/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Wine Cellar
  • 1.86 Acre Lot
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A+
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of June 2021

Pack your swimsuit! Welcome to this private retreat within walking distance to downtown. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this gracious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath colonial is completely updated. Inside offers an open floorplan perfect for entertaining with a custom kitchen and family area overlooking the outdoor patio and fenced in pool. The main floor also includes an office, great room, mud room and temperature-controlled wine room. All 5 bedrooms are located upstairs with an upgraded master suite. This home sits on a level and beautifully landscaped 1.86 acres with tons of privacy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Brame

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0808774 Listed on: 04/22/2021

Brown Harris Stevens

Co-Listed By

Jessica Bauers

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0809057

Last Buyer's Agent

Deirdre McGovern

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0789118

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,089

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1.86 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,456 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Sound System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,089

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

1.86 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5456
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5744
  • Total Sq Ft: 5456
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: LEROY AVE. OR WEST AVE. TO STONY BROOK RD. TO STONY BROOK RD. SOUTH
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry on first and 2nd floors
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Lighting, Security System

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Slab
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Brook, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Safety Fence
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.8600
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 24089
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104655

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 22, 2021
Closed on
Jun 16, 2021
Sold by
Heath Mark and Heath Fiona
Bought by
Sims Jonathan and Sims Beth
Seller's Agent
Kate Brame
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Deirdre McGovern
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,625,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$225,000
8.57%
Current Estimated Value
$3,948,065

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,098,065
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.07%
Original Mortgage
$2,280,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,022,913
Interest Rate
2.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,925,152

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2018
Closed on
Apr 2, 2019
Sold by
Pratt Jennifer
Bought by
Heath Mark and Heath Fiona
Seller's Agent
Julie Peters
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Redican
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$320,000
-13.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.44%
Original Mortgage
$1,556,250
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2017
Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
Collier Timothy and Collier Susan
Bought by
Pratt Jennifer
Seller's Agent
karen Brewer
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Julie Peters
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-3.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2008
Sold by
Byrne Susan G
Bought by
Collier Timothy G and Collier Susan I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 1999
Sold by
Chen Henry Y
Bought by
Byrne Kenneth J and Byrne Susan G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1995
Sold by
Aronson Gary and Aronson Heather
Bought by
Chen Henry
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sims Jonathan $2,850,000 None Available
Heath Mark -- --
Pratt Jennifer $2,300,000 --
Collier Timothy G $2,385,000 --
Byrne Kenneth J $910,000 --
Chen Henry $700,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sims Jonathan $2,280,000
Previous Owner Chen Henry $1,556,250
Previous Owner Chen Henry $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2021 06/16/21 Sold $2,850,000 +8.6% $522 / Sq Ft
06/09/2021 06/09/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale $2,625,000 +26.5% $481 / Sq Ft
04/02/2019 04/02/19 Sold $2,075,000 -9.6% $380 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/23/2019 03/23/19 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2018 07/06/18 Price Changed $2,295,000 -4.2% $421 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 For Sale $2,395,000 +4.1% $439 / Sq Ft
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $2,300,000 -1.9% $422 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2017 05/09/17 Price Changed $2,345,000 -2.1% $430 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $439 / 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
2025 $29,614 $1,913,030 $941,710 $971,320
2024 $28,102 $1,913,030 $941,710 $971,320
2023 $25,977 $1,475,110 $672,630 $802,480
2022 $25,416 $1,475,110 $672,630 $802,480
2021 $24,841 $1,475,110 $672,630 $802,480
2020 $24,133 $1,475,110 $672,630 $802,480
2019 $24,295 $1,475,110 $672,630 $802,480
2018 $24,147 $1,501,710 $712,810 $788,900
2017 $23,690 $1,465,940 $712,810 $753,130
2016 $23,118 $1,465,940 $712,810 $753,130
2015 $22,502 $1,465,940 $712,810 $753,130
2014 $22,004 $1,465,940 $712,810 $753,130
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170391172

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000019-000000-000022

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