NOT LISTED FOR SALE

297 Brookside Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,656,000 - $2,993,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,174 Sq Ft
$893/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2021

Last sale price $1,650,000 $520 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,868/month

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Wetlands on Lot

About This Home

As of June 2021

LOCATION, CONDITION, VALUE! In the prestigious Brookside area, abutting the golf course of the Country Club of Darien, this traditional colonial has an expanded first floor to suit most needs. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, dedicated home office, laundry room, remodeled kitchen with an inviting breakfast nook, adjoining the Great Room. The back windowed wall overlooks a splendid 2-acre property. A small, shallow pond provides an ever-changing backdrop for the visiting wildlife. No need to leave home to see turtles, frogs, egrets, herons, ducks, etc. Children will love playing winter games when it freezes or go fishing in the spring. Privacy in this bucolic setting yet just minutes away from the center of town, major shopping, transportation. 3 car garage, full basement, walk-up attic, and if needed, expansion potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Hess

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0308249 Listed on: 01/21/2021

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Ingrid Hess

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0308249 Listed on: 01/21/2021

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,174 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Ox Ridge Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,866

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3174
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3174
  • Total Sq Ft: 3174
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Post Road onto Brookside Road, head north. #297 Brookside is on left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Separate laundry room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Brook, Pond, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Paved, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Electric
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Assess Description: Septic system is permitted for a 5 BR septic (as per owner)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0100
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Golf Course Frontage, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 18866
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103125

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2021
Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Maley Donald W and Maley Toni F
Bought by
Torris Charlotte and Bouichou Rodolphe
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Hess
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Hess
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,699,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.88%
Current Estimated Value
$2,835,818

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,185,818
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1996
Sold by
Pettersson Jan B and Pettersson Christine B
Bought by
Maley Donald W and Maley Toni F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1995
Sold by
Turner Robert and Turner Margaret
Bought by
Pettersson Jan B and Pettersson Christine
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Torris Charlotte $1,650,000 None Available
Maley Donald W $767,000 --
Pettersson Jan B $692,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pettersson Jan B $1,168,000
Previous Owner Pettersson Jan B $850,000
Previous Owner Pettersson Jan B $667,000
Previous Owner Pettersson Jan B $590,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $1,650,000 -2.9% $520 / Sq Ft
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2021 05/01/21 For Sale $1,699,000 +3.0% $535 / Sq Ft
04/05/2021 04/05/21 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
04/05/2021 04/05/21 For Sale $1,699,000 +3.0% $535 / Sq Ft
03/20/2021 03/20/21 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Price Changed $1,699,000 -1.5% $535 / Sq Ft
01/21/2021 01/21/21 For Sale $1,725,000 -- $543 / 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 $23,940 $1,546,510 $1,009,890 $536,620
2024 $22,718 $1,546,510 $1,009,890 $536,620
2023 $20,344 $1,155,280 $785,470 $369,810
2022 $19,905 $1,155,280 $785,470 $369,810
2021 $19,455 $1,155,280 $785,470 $369,810
2020 $18,900 $1,155,280 $785,470 $369,810
2019 $19,027 $1,155,280 $785,470 $369,810
2018 $20,504 $1,275,120 $841,610 $433,510
2017 $20,606 $1,275,120 $841,610 $433,510
2016 $20,109 $1,275,120 $841,610 $433,510
2015 $19,573 $1,275,120 $841,610 $433,510
2014 $19,140 $1,275,120 $841,610 $433,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170361645

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000005-000000-000023