NOT LISTED FOR SALE

388 Middlesex Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,945,000 - $4,268,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
7,703 Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2019

Last sale price $2,500,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,826/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.7 Acre Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2019

This is it! This exceptional center hall colonial on 2.7 acres simply has it all. Generously sized rooms and fantastic flow for both living and entertaining. This fabulous 5 bedroom home offers a fabuous white kitchen with newly done floors and top of the line appliances. It opens to a spectacular family room with coffered ceiling, fireplace and magnificent views of the private back yard. Other highlights include a luxurious master suite, a media room equipped with a projector, 100" screen and custom bar as well as a fully finished basement beyond compare. The 2.77 bucolic professionally landscaped yard offers a heated free form pool and a pond for all seasons that is safely fenced in. This outstanding home is nestled privately off the road and conveniently located in central Darien.

Last Listed By

Eileen Hanford

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0293590 Listed on: 02/04/2019

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 2.7 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 7,703 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Screened Porch
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Terrace

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,761

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7703
  • Total Sq Ft: 7703
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Middlesex Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Counter Grill, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 388

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.7000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Partial
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 35761
  • Total Assessed Value: 2223970
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.080
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103251

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
Feb 4, 2019
Closed on
Apr 12, 2019
Sold by
Foresta Stephen and Foresta Mary
Bought by
Kuras Michael and Kuras Katherine
Seller's Agent
Eileen Hanford
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Nemec
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-3.66%
Total Days on Market
18
Current Estimated Value
$4,142,863

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,642,863
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.53%
Original Mortgage
$1,625,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,454,499
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,226,749

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2006
Sold by
Radtke Lorin P and Radtke Staci M
Bought by
Foresta Stephen G and Foresta Mary Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1999
Sold by
Rosa Francisco G
Bought by
Swirbul Paul M and Swirbul Susan D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1991
Sold by
Davis Thomas and Davis Elizabeth
Bought by
Rosa Francisco and Rosa Belinda

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
Kuras Michael $2,500,000 --
Foresta Stephen G $3,550,000 --
Swirbul Paul M $697,500 --
Swirbul Paul M $697,500 --
Rosa Francisco $620,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Davis Thomas $1,625,000
Previous Owner Davis Thomas $2,217,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/12/2019 04/12/19 Sold $2,500,000 -3.7% $325 / Sq Ft
02/22/2019 02/22/19 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2019 02/04/19 For Sale $2,595,000 -- $337 / 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
2024 $32,964 $2,243,990 $762,580 $1,481,410
2023 $32,161 $1,826,300 $762,580 $1,063,720
2022 $31,467 $1,826,300 $762,580 $1,063,720
2021 $30,755 $1,826,300 $762,580 $1,063,720
2020 $29,878 $1,826,300 $762,580 $1,063,720
2019 $30,079 $1,826,300 $762,580 $1,063,720
2018 $35,761 $2,223,970 $921,900 $1,302,070
2017 $35,721 $2,210,460 $921,900 $1,288,560
2016 $34,859 $2,210,460 $921,900 $1,288,560
2015 $33,931 $2,210,460 $921,900 $1,288,560
2014 $33,179 $2,210,460 $921,900 $1,288,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170159847

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000006-000000-000167