$1,430,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2014

279 Noroton Ave Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,326 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$331 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2022

BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE INSIDE! IDEALLY LOCATED A QUICK WALK TO TRAIN, NOROTON CENTER SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, PARK & SCHOOL. PRIVACY HEDGE REVEALS A STYLISH HOME W/OPEN LIVING SPACE & GREAT FLOW FOR ENTERTAINING. NEWLY RENOVATED KITCHEN W/ SS APPLIANCES, LARGE CENTER ISLAND, WINE REFRIG & FRENCH DOOR LEADING TO DECK OVERLOOKING LOVELY PRIVATE LEVEL .33 ACRE PROPERTY. SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM W/BEAMED CEILINGS, BUILT-INS & FIREPLACE. GORGEOUS MASTER SUITE W/TRAY CEILINGS, SITTING ROOM, BATH W/ SPA TUB, DOUBLE SINKS. 9’ CEILINGS, HW FLOORS, CUSTOM MOLDINGS & MILL WORK. MUD ROOM, 2NDFLOOR LAUNDRY, FINISHED LOWER LEVEL & 3 CAR GARAGE COMPLETE THE PICTURE. MINUTES TO BEACH, TENNIS, PADDLE & MARINA. 50 MINUTE COMMUTE TO NYC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Milne

Houlihan Lawrence License #REB.0469520 Listed on: 06/10/2014

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Sheree Frank

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0237215

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Mccue

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0793925

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,124

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shake Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: CHANDELIERS IN DINING RM & GIRL'S BDRM, LIVING RM LIGHT FIXTURE. NEGOTIABLE: WINDOW TREATMENTS

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,124

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3767
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3767
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 559
  • Total Sq Ft: 4326
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Nearby Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Exclusions: CHANDELIERS IN DINING RM & GIRL'S BDRM, LIVING RM LIGHT FIXTURE. NEGOTIABLE: WINDOW TREATMENTS
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3767
  • Directions: Noroton Ave #279
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Walk-out
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 279

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Shake
  • Foundation Type: Masonry
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3300
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: R13

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 13124
  • Total Assessed Value: 874160
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.100
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104865

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
May 6, 2022
Closed on
Jul 22, 2022
Sold by
Haines David and Haines Elizabeth
Bought by
Hall Joshua C and Hall Yamila S
Seller's Agent
Peter Stuart
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$210,000
11.08%
Current Estimated Value
$2,650,638

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$545,638
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,684,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,577,480
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,073,158

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2014
Closed on
Oct 31, 2014
Sold by
Shanley Casey F and Shanley Meghan G
Bought by
Haines David and Haines Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Douglas Milne
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Mccue
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,579,000
Sold Price
$1,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-9.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,144,000
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Shanley Laura K
Bought by
Shanley Meghan G and Shanley Casey F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$992,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2010
Sold by
Poteroba Igor and Poteroba Maria
Bought by
Shanley Meghan G and Shanley Casey F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2008
Sold by
Yang Ling E and Ma Jian M
Bought by
Poterobu Igor and Poterobu Maria

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2005
Sold by
Morton Adam T and Morton Nicole
Bought by
Louis Phill Jeffrey

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2003
Sold by
Foresta Brian and Foresta Jennifer
Bought by
Morton Adam T and Morton Nicole M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1998
Sold by
Thanasoulis Costas and Thanasoulis Carolyn
Bought by
Foresta Brian and Foresta Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1993
Sold by
Hilton John and Hilton Virginia
Bought by
Thanasoulis Costas and Rasielewicz Carolyn
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 $2,105,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,430,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,260,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,405,000 --
Warranty Deed $750,000 --
Warranty Deed $539,000 --
Warranty Deed $282,500 --
Warranty Deed $257,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,684,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,144,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,144,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $992,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Sold $2,105,000 +11.1% $559 / Sq Ft
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Sale $1,895,000 +32.5% $503 / Sq Ft
10/31/2014 10/31/14 Sold $1,430,000 -9.4% $331 / Sq Ft
10/01/2014 10/01/14 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2014 06/10/14 For Sale $1,579,000 -- $365 / 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 $19,556 $1,263,290 $411,110 $852,180
2024 $18,558 $1,263,290 $411,110 $852,180
2023 $15,975 $907,130 $391,510 $515,620
2022 $15,630 $907,130 $391,510 $515,620
2021 $15,276 $907,130 $391,510 $515,620
2020 $14,841 $907,130 $391,510 $515,620
2019 $14,940 $907,130 $391,510 $515,620
2018 $14,056 $874,160 $273,840 $600,320
2017 $14,126 $874,160 $273,840 $600,320
2016 $13,786 $874,160 $273,840 $600,320
2015 $13,418 $874,160 $273,840 $600,320
2014 $13,121 $874,160 $273,840 $600,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99069141

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000021-000000-000134