$1,475,000
SOLD SEP 11, 2024

31 Hillside Ave Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,855 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$517 Per Sq Ft

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hindley Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Walking Distance to Water

About This Home

As of September 2024

This privately sited 1940s home on a professionally landscaped property has the perfect space to enjoy family and memory making times. Built with the solid, detailed construction of that period, the first floor flows from one room to the next. Large eat in kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, formal dining and living rooms and a grand family room with high ceilings! Two BRs and full bath complete the first floor with an additional 3 BRs and a full bath up. This home is in pristine condition and ready to welcome its new owners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Lawrence

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0783288 Listed on: 07/08/2024

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Marchesi

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0796106

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,724

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,855 Sq Ft Home
  • Entertainment System
  • Wired For Sound
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bathroom
  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Modified Wall Outlets

Schools

  • Hindley Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 107762

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,724

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2855
  • Total Sq Ft: 2855
  • Year Built: 1946
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Commuter Bus, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Handicap Features: Accessible Bath, Bath Grab Bars
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Right off Hollow Tree Ridge Road before Stanton Road.
  • Financing Used: Withheld
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: None
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Electric Outlet(s), Entertainment System, Thermostat(s), Wired For Audio
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete, Steel

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking: None

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Propane, Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Description: Secluded Treed Dry Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13
  • Parcel #: 107762

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 13724
  • Total Assessed Value: 934220
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.69

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hindley
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2024
Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Sforza Edward J
Bought by
Crouch Mark G and Crouch Dawn M
Seller's Agent
Debbie Lawrence
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Robert Marchesi
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$1,661,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.95%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,475,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,475,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $397,300 No Value Available
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2024 09/11/24 Sold $1,475,000 0.0% $517 / Sq Ft
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2024 07/08/24 For Sale $1,475,000 -- $517 / 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 $14,462 $934,220 $596,120 $338,100
2024 $13,724 $934,220 $596,120 $338,100
2023 $12,305 $698,740 $425,810 $272,930
2022 $12,039 $698,740 $425,810 $272,930
2021 $11,767 $698,740 $425,810 $272,930
2020 $11,431 $698,740 $425,810 $272,930
2019 $11,508 $698,740 $425,810 $272,930
2018 $0 $633,500 $377,510 $255,990
2017 $10,237 $633,500 $377,510 $255,990
2016 $9,990 $633,500 $377,510 $255,990
2015 $9,724 $633,500 $377,510 $255,990
2014 $9,509 $633,500 $377,510 $255,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24029792

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000047-000000-000042