NOT LISTED FOR SALE

344 West Ave Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $981,000 - $1,135,264

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,174 Sq Ft
$900/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 10, 2022

Last sale price $820,000 $698 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,416/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near public transit
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2022

Welcome to this updated and charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse with stone walls and picket fence, just minutes to all that Darien offers. Sited on a level lot, the open floor plan is filled with light and offers plenty of space and options for expansion. The large front porch, high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, Thermopane windows, upgraded lighting, newer mechanicals, and stainless appliances are some of the amenities in this home. The backyard with new terrace is ideal for play and entertaining. Plenty of parking. Less than half a mile to the train, shopping and restaurants at Darien Commons, school, park, and close to the beach!.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Christian

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0760641 Listed on: 09/26/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Hanley

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0795184

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,838

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,174 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Private Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Terrace

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 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

$7,838

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton Heights
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1174
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1174
  • Total Sq Ft: 1174
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Nearby Amenities: Commuter Bus, Park, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1174
  • Directions: West Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 344

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Driveway, Off Street Parking
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Holmes
  • High School: Darien

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1500
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Partial
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 7838
  • Total Assessed Value: 454930
  • Mil Rate Base: 17.230
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.230
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105190

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Holmes
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2022
Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Sullivan Joseph M and Sullivan Alexa C
Bought by
Hanley Padraig and Donnelly Susan
Seller's Agent
Ellen Christian
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Hanley
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$780,000
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
5.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,056,316

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$236,316
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.36%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$533,955
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$520,348

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Reth Samuel C and Reth Katherine G
Bought by
Sullivan Joseph M and Sullivan Alexa C
Seller's Agent
Ann Griswold
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Christian
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.90%
Original Mortgage
$652,500
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2016
Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Kough Bruce S and Kough Maura F
Bought by
Reth Katherine G and Reth Samuel C
Seller's Agent
Christine Williams
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Ann Griswold
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$686,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$88,750
-11.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.16%
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Hanley Padraig $820,000 None Available
Sullivan Joseph M $725,000 None Available
Reth Katherine G $686,250 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hanley Padraig $550,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Joseph M $652,500
Previous Owner Kough Bruce $390,000
Previous Owner Kough Bruce $200,000
Previous Owner Kough Bruce $167,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Sold $820,000 +5.1% $698 / Sq Ft
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2022 09/29/22 For Sale $780,000 +7.6% $664 / Sq Ft
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $725,000 -0.5% $618 / Sq Ft
06/27/2021 06/27/21 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2021 06/04/21 For Sale $729,000 +6.2% $621 / Sq Ft
11/21/2016 11/21/16 Sold $686,250 -11.5% $596 / Sq Ft
10/22/2016 10/22/16 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2016 05/17/16 For Sale $775,000 -- $673 / 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 $8,046 $519,750 $383,320 $136,430
2024 $7,635 $519,750 $383,320 $136,430
2023 $8,011 $454,930 $365,050 $89,880
2022 $7,838 $454,930 $365,050 $89,880
2021 $7,661 $454,930 $365,050 $89,880
2020 $7,443 $454,930 $365,050 $89,880
2019 $7,493 $454,930 $365,050 $89,880
2018 $6,903 $429,310 $283,710 $145,600
2017 $6,472 $400,470 $283,710 $116,760
2016 $6,315 $400,470 $283,710 $116,760
2015 $6,147 $400,470 $283,710 $116,760
2014 $6,011 $400,470 $283,710 $116,760
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170525979

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000023-000000-000009