$3,352,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2026

29 Hillcrest Ave Darien, CT 06820

Darien Area
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,621 Sq Ft
0.51 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 19, 2026

$926 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Deck
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of August 2026

A true GEM!! Don't miss this truly beautiful 5 bedroom/3.1 bath home on a flat, dry half acre of lush landscape on one of Darien's premiere streets! This special home seamlessly blends generous proportions with a long list of new renovations including: roof, hvac/natural gas, and primary bath to name just a few.Step inside to over 3600sf of living space perfect for modern living and large-scale entertaining. The first floor offers an oversized eat-in kitchen with banquette and 4 additional oversized rooms for living and dining that accomodate everyone's needs and offers great flow to the gorgeous outdoor areas. The sprawling primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, complete with 2 walk-in closets and a newly transformed, spa-like bathroom. Generously sized secondary bedrooms offer ultimate flexibility for family, guests, or a dedicated home office. Outside, the property features a beautifully manicured flat yard (.51 acres), 2 tier composite deck with built-in grill to truly enjoy and experience seamless outdoor dining and entertaining. Unmatched for convenience, this premier address places you just minutes from top-rated schools, shopping, dining, train, and Woodland Park. Move right in and enjoy! Hillcrest Ave is a private road.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Donzeiser

William Raveis Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (917) 620-0898 License #RES.0799318 Listed on: 07/08/2026

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Hanley

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0795184

Houlihan Lawrence

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 22,216 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,621 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: see attached
  • Assessor Parcel Number 105719

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,950

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0.51 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3621
  • Total Sq Ft: 3621
  • Year Built: 1935
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Hillcrest Ave is a private road.
  • Exclusions: see attached
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Middlesex Rd to Hillcrest
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 655-1423
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Heated, Finished, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Interior Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Porch, Deck, Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full Corner Lot Dry Level Lot Professionally Landscaped Open Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R12
  • Parcel #: 105719

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 20950

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Holmes
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2019
Closed on
May 19, 2020
Sold by
Brode N Ridgely N and Brode Charles E
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kristin Nemec
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Donzeiser
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-14.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,450,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,250,690
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,564,831

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1998
Sold by
Brown Scott and Brown Alexander P
Bought by
Brode N Ridgely and Brode Charles E
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,450,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $730,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $995,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $199,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $950,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $600,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/19/2026 08/19/26 Sold $3,352,000 +19.9% $926 / Sq Ft
07/17/2026 07/17/26 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2026 07/08/26 For Sale $2,795,000 +92.8% $772 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Sold $1,450,000 -9.1% $400 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/13/2020 05/13/20 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Price Changed $1,595,000 -5.9% $440 / Sq Ft
09/06/2019 09/06/19 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $468 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History

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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 $20,950 $1,353,380 $820,680 $532,700
2024 $19,881 $1,353,380 $820,680 $532,700
2023 $18,277 $1,037,890 $558,320 $479,570
2022 $17,883 $1,037,890 $558,320 $479,570
2021 $17,478 $1,037,890 $558,320 $479,570
2020 $16,980 $1,037,890 $558,320 $479,570
2019 $17,094 $1,037,890 $558,320 $479,570
2018 $14,942 $929,250 $510,510 $418,740
2017 $15,017 $929,250 $510,510 $418,740
2016 $14,654 $929,250 $510,510 $418,740
2015 $14,264 $929,250 $510,510 $418,740
2014 $13,948 $929,250 $510,510 $418,740
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24189152

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000027-000000-000051

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