278 West Ave Darien, CT 06820
Darien NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $679,000 - $845,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
749
Sq Ft
$1,052/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Attic
- No HOA
- Holmes Elementary School Rated A
- Corner Lot
- 3-minute walk to McGuane Field
About This Home
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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
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%
Total Days on Market
62
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$360,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Outstanding Balance
$241,475
Interest Rate
3.78%
Estimated Equity
$546,233
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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 | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 | $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
7 in this area
18 Total Sales
-
Anne-Lise Brown
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Anne-Lise Brown
Brown Harris Stevens
(203) 912-6080
5 in this area
25 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 98538225
APN: DARI-000022-000000-000040
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