NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 West Ave Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $738,000 - $929,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
749 Sq Ft
$1,149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2012

Last sale price $427,500 $571 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,023/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • 3-minute walk to McGuane Field

About This Home

As of July 2012

Opportunity Knocks! Will You Open The Door? This Is A Diamond In The Rough For Someone Willing To Put Some Elbow Grease Into It. Good Bones, Needs Work!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Fead

BHHS Darien/New Canaan License #RES.0218564 Listed on: 05/04/2012

BHHS Darien/New Canaan

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne-Lise Brown

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0752971

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,962

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R 1/5

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 749 Sq Ft Home
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Cedar Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Additional Features

  • Attic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,962

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton Heights
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 749
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 749
  • Total Sq Ft: 749
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 749
  • Directions: Noroton Or Hollow Tree Ridge To West
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar, Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1900
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fence - Partial, Fence - Wood
  • Zoning: R 1/5

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2011-June 2012
  • Property Tax: 4962
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105002
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2011

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2012
Closed on
Jul 9, 2012
Sold by
Thomas E Golden Rlty C
Bought by
Vanderhorn Douglas A and Vanderhorn Maria A
Seller's Agent
Dana Fead
BHHS Darien/New Canaan
Buyer's Agent
Anne-Lise Brown
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$427,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-5%
Current Estimated Value
$844,415

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$416,915
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Outstanding Balance
$237,304
Interest Rate
3.78%
Estimated Equity
$623,017
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vanderhorn Douglas A $427,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanderhorn Douglas A $342,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/06/2012 07/06/12 Sold $427,500 -5.0% $571 / Sq Ft
06/06/2012 06/06/12 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2012 05/04/12 For Sale $450,000 -- $601 / 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 $7,126 $460,320 $389,480 $70,840
2024 $6,762 $460,320 $389,480 $70,840
2023 $7,217 $409,850 $370,930 $38,920
2022 $7,062 $409,850 $370,930 $38,920
2021 $6,902 $409,850 $370,930 $38,920
2020 $6,705 $409,850 $370,930 $38,920
2019 $6,750 $409,850 $370,930 $38,920
2018 $19,276 $350,700 $288,260 $62,440
2017 $21,658 $350,700 $288,260 $62,440
2016 $5,531 $350,700 $288,260 $62,440
2015 $5,383 $350,700 $288,260 $62,440
2014 $5,264 $350,700 $288,260 $62,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Fead

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Dana Fead

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    (203) 856-5243

    6 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Dana Fead
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  • Anne-Lise Brown

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Anne-Lise Brown

    Brown Harris Stevens

    (203) 912-6080

    3 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Anne-Lise Brown
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 98538225

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000022-000000-000040

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820

278 West Ave, Darien, CT

Not Listed for Sale

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