NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Prospect Ave Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,000,160 - $2,329,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,766 Sq Ft
$769/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 05, 2014

Last sale price $1,510,000 $546 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,276/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of December 2014

DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE ON ONE OF DARIEN'S MOST HISTORIC AND BELOVED 'IN-TOWN' STREETS! THIS UPDATED CLASSIC 1920'S COLONIAL COMBINES TRADITIONAL ACCENTS WITH MODERN FLAIR. THE FIRST FLOOR HAS A WONDERFUL CIRCULAR FLOW IDEAL FOR DAILY LIVING AND ENTERTAINING. IN THE CENTER, THE RUTT CUSTOM EAT-IN KITCHEN, FEATURING GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES, IS THE HEART OF THIS HOME AND OPENS TO THE SPACIOUS DECK. UPSTAIRS, THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS AMPLE FITTED CLOSETS AND A LARGE BATH ENSUITE. THE OTHER BEDROOMS ALSO HAVE LARGE CLOSETS...OVERALL THE STORAGE SPACE IS REMARKABLE FOR A HOME OF THIS ERA! SITUATED ON A DOUBLE TREE-LINED LOT ON PROSPECT AVENUE, THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY OFFERS CONSIDERABLE PRIVACY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hazel Durham

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0756273 Listed on: 09/12/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Vernon

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0750115

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,156

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R1/3

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,766 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Finished Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,156

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2766
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2376
  • Total Sq Ft: 2766
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public Addendum: BASEMENT WINDOW A/C UNIT AND BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR 'AS IS'.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2376
  • Directions: Mansfield Ave (Rte. 124) or Brookside Rd to Prospect Ave, #31
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Finished
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6600
  • Zoning: R1/3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 12156
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104385

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Mary Ellen Quirk Ret and Quirk
Bought by
Vernon William J and Vernon Alexa A
Current Estimated Value
$2,126,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,450,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,445,061
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$681,729

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2014
Closed on
Dec 5, 2014
Sold by
Durham Paul
Bought by
Smith Tr Donn and Quirk Mary E
Seller's Agent
Hazel Durham
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jill Vernon
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-7.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1996
Sold by
Shand James Llp and Shand Janice Qu
Bought by
Durham Paul and Durham Hazel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vernon William J $2,053,250 --
Smith Tr Donn $1,510,000 --
Smith Tr Donn $1,510,000 --
Durham Paul $665,000 --
Durham Paul $665,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vernon William J $1,450,000
Previous Owner Durham Paul $450,000
Previous Owner Durham Paul $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2014 12/05/14 Sold $1,510,000 -7.1% $546 / Sq Ft
11/05/2014 11/05/14 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2014 09/12/14 For Sale $1,625,000 -- $587 / 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 $15,179 $980,560 $660,030 $320,530
2024 $14,404 $980,560 $660,030 $320,530
2023 $12,889 $731,920 $471,450 $260,470
2022 $12,611 $731,920 $471,450 $260,470
2021 $12,326 $731,920 $471,450 $260,470
2020 $11,974 $731,920 $471,450 $260,470
2019 $12,055 $731,920 $471,450 $260,470
2018 $11,971 $809,830 $548,170 $261,660
2017 $13,087 $809,830 $548,170 $261,660
2016 $12,771 $809,830 $548,170 $261,660
2015 $12,431 $809,830 $548,170 $261,660
2014 $12,156 $809,830 $548,170 $261,660
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Hazel Durham

    William Pitt

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jill Vernon

    Houlihan Lawrence

    2 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Jill Vernon
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99079877

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000016-000000-000070

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820

31 Prospect Ave, Darien, CT

Not Listed for Sale

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