NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Noroton Ave Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,862 Sq Ft
0.56 Acres

Last Sold November 16, 2023

Last sale price $2,075,000 $537 Per Sq Ft

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2023

Rare Home with legal Rental Cottage In the heart of Darien. The c.1805 “Gregory House” is for sale after 38 years. Renovated in 1990 & 2020-23, this home has 5 BR w/3 newly updated full baths and 2,862 sq. ft. living space on .56 acre. Also has finished 3rd floor (5th bedroom). Cottage adds an additional 1,024 sq.ft. 2-BR with bath for in-law suite/home office/nanny home or legal rental. Currently a $5,000/mo. summer rental (est. $3500/mo. unfurnished annual). Gorgeous landscaping, mature trees, stone walls and authentic antique features. This stately home has gleaming HW floors, new roof & driveway, newly updated kitchen and baths, and much more! 2 blocks to the middle school, 2 blocks to Darien High School, 3/4 mile to Noroton Heights shopping village & Metro North train. 2.4 miles to Weed Beach. Make this your dream home come true!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Roberts

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0783281 Listed on: 08/01/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Hurd

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0761388

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1805

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-1/3

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,862 Sq Ft Home
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Storm Windows

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near public transit, shops, and bus stop

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: All furnishings, but ask if interested in something and owner will consider.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 104867

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,938

Year Built

Built in 1805

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton Heights
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3862
  • Total Sq Ft: 3862
  • Year Built: 1805
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts, Walk to Bus Lines
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • Exclusions: All furnishings, but ask if interested in something and owner will consider.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Middlesex South to Noroton or Post Road North to Noroton
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Partially Finished
  • Basement Description: Partial, Crawl Space, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Off Kitchen
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System, Thermostat(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Guest House, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Assess Description: Includes 3/19/22 & 10/5/22 payments

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.56
  • Lot Description: Dry Level Lot Lightly Wooded Fence - Partial Fence - Stone Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1/3
  • Parcel #: 104867

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 13938

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Royle
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/16/2023 11/16/23 Sold $2,075,000 -1.2% $537 / Sq Ft
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2023 08/04/23 For Sale $2,100,000 0.0% $544 / Sq Ft
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Under Contract -- -- --
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Rent $5,000 +66.7% --
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Price Changed $3,000 -6.3% $3 / Sq Ft
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Price Changed $3,200 -5.9% $3 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 For Rent $3,400 +21.4% --
10/24/2020 10/24/20 Rented $2,800 -6.7% --
10/24/2020 10/24/20 Under Contract -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 For Rent $3,000 +15.4% --
04/04/2020 04/04/20 Rented $2,600 +4.0% --
04/03/2020 04/03/20 Under Contract -- -- --
03/30/2020 03/30/20 Price Changed $2,500 -7.4% $2 / Sq Ft
03/11/2020 03/11/20 Price Changed $2,700 -3.6% $3 / Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Price Changed $2,800 -3.4% $3 / Sq Ft
02/15/2020 02/15/20 For Rent $2,900 +3.6% --
09/16/2019 09/16/19 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
09/14/2019 09/14/19 Under Contract -- -- --
09/06/2019 09/06/19 Price Changed $2,800 -6.7% $3 / Sq Ft
08/06/2019 08/06/19 For Rent $3,000 -- --
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 $16,516 $1,066,940 $446,600 $620,340
2024 $15,673 $1,066,940 $446,600 $620,340
2023 $11,877 $674,450 $425,320 $249,130
2022 $11,621 $674,450 $425,320 $249,130
2021 $11,358 $674,450 $425,320 $249,130
2020 $11,034 $674,450 $425,320 $249,130
2019 $11,108 $674,450 $425,320 $249,130
2018 $10,564 $656,950 $330,540 $326,410
2017 $10,616 $656,950 $330,540 $326,410
2016 $10,360 $656,950 $330,540 $326,410
2015 $10,084 $656,950 $330,540 $326,410
2014 $9,861 $656,950 $330,540 $326,410
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170587529

SmartMLS

APN: DARI M:21 B:136&7