$3,125,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2021

27 Searles Rd Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,129 Sq Ft
1.58 Acres

Recently Sold

$609 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Beach Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.58 Acre Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2021

Truly a special find in the heart of Tokeneke Association just steps from scenic Scotts Cove. Sited on 1.58 acres of sweeping lawn & perennial gardens, this beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 full bath & 1 half bath home has been tastefully updated to todays lifestyle. The 1st floor includes an office w/built-ins, a large formal LR w/fireplace & bookshelves, sunroom, 1st floor guest suite w/full bath, formal DR & updated kitchen w/all new countertops, appliances & backsplash. The spacious sunken family room w/stone fireplace & built-ins is conveniently located off the kitchen & mudroom. The back staircase leads to 4th bedroom w/full bath. 2nd floor boasts a large master suite with his/her walk-in custom closets & newly renovated master bath, plus two additional bedrooms & all new full hallway bath.The easy flow & open floor plan make it enjoyable to entertain inside & out especially on its outdoor blue stone terrace & expansive backyard. Bright sun-filled rooms throughout the first & second floor of the home. Don't miss 520 square feet of additional play/bonus space in the basement & excellent dry storage areas. Complete list of updates at house. Room for expansion.

NOTE: there are two parcels of land associated with sale of 27 Searles and two separate tax cards on file. Parcel #09899 is 1.08 acres AND Parcel #09898 is .50 acres. The taxes on this listing reflect the combined taxes for the two parcels.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristina Veeder

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0786270 Listed on: 04/21/2021

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Spatola

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0809813

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,685

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 1.58 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $117 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

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

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Terrace

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,685

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$117 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Tokeneke
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4609
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4609
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 520
  • Total Sq Ft: 5129
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Nearby Amenities: Library
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4609
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 04/21/2021
  • Directions: Tokeneke Road to Old Farm Road to Searles Road
  • 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: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Crawl Space, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 27

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Cedar
  • 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: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1407
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.5800
  • Lot Description: In Flood Zone, Dry, Water View, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 29685
  • Total Assessed Value: 1817830
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 109142

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
Apr 21, 2021
Closed on
Jul 28, 2021
Sold by
Vanorden Andrew and Vanorden Anna
Bought by
Duggins Ray B and Duggins Amanda
Seller's Agent
Cristina Veeder
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Spatola
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$3,195,000
Sold Price
$3,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-2.19%
Total Days on Market
43
Current Estimated Value
$4,478,843

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,353,843
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%
Original Mortgage
$2,031,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,843,207
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,507,981

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2014
Closed on
Aug 27, 2014
Sold by
Stineman John A and Stineman Roberta H
Bought by
Vanorden Andrew and Vanorden Anna
Seller's Agent
Robin Stineman
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Robin Stineman
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,795,000
Sold Price
$2,910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$115,000
4.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.03%
Original Mortgage
$2,037,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 $3,125,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,910,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,031,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,761,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $270,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $2,037,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $650,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Sold $3,125,000 -2.2% $609 / Sq Ft
06/03/2021 06/03/21 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 For Sale $3,195,000 +9.8% $623 / Sq Ft
08/26/2014 08/26/14 Sold $2,910,000 +4.1% $632 / Sq Ft
07/27/2014 07/27/14 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2014 06/06/14 For Sale $2,795,000 -- $607 / 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 $33,605 $2,287,600 $1,451,520 $836,080
2023 $31,030 $1,762,040 $1,075,200 $686,840
2022 $29,060 $1,686,580 $1,075,200 $611,380
2021 $28,402 $1,686,580 $1,075,200 $611,380
2020 $27,592 $1,686,580 $1,075,200 $611,380
2019 $25,844 $1,686,580 $1,075,200 $611,380
2018 $23,391 $1,454,670 $896,000 $558,670
2017 $23,507 $1,454,670 $896,000 $558,670
2016 $22,940 $1,454,670 $896,000 $558,670
2015 $22,329 $1,454,670 $896,000 $558,670
2014 $21,835 $1,454,670 $896,000 $558,670
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170392111

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000067-000000-000032