NOT LISTED FOR SALE

398 West Ave Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,196,000 - $2,664,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,103 Sq Ft
$580/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2018

Last sale price $1,350,000 $329 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,894/month

166 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2018

Custom quality construction. Bright and spacious five bedroom/ five bath home built by well known builder for himself, features very private garden/yard that borders Woodland Park. Coffered 9 ft + ceilings and first class material inside and out. Open floorplan first floor includes a large combined living room /dining room with lovely stone fireplace, study office and large chefs kitchen with island separate breakfast area and mudroom. The kitchen opens to a large deck that overlooks Woodland Park for summer dining and cooking out. The second floor Master suite includes a floor to ceiling fireplace, luxurious master bath and walk in closet. Two additional bedrooms with full baths and a large laundry room complete the second floor. Beautifully finished lower level with a private entrance has 2 bedrooms and a full bath with a huge storage closet and large family room that could be a media center plus its own large patio. This house is a commuters dream on bus line and short distance to Noroton Heights or Glenbrook RR stations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Anne Ramsey

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0561170 Listed on: 01/31/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Lawton

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0391574

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,078

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Masonry
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,103 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Property is near public transit and shops

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,078

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4103
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4103
  • Total Sq Ft: 4103
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Custom quality construction. Bright and spacious five bedroom/ five bath home built by well known builder for himself, it features very private garden/yard that borders Woodland Park. Coffered 9 ft + ceilings and first class material inside and out. Open
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4103
  • Directions: West Avenue borders Woodland Park. Privacy!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: oversized laundry room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Garden Area, Patio, Porch, Stone Wall, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Masonry
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Paved, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Assess Description: per water usage

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3100
  • Lot Description: Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: 15078
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105225

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2018
Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Haas Bjorn and Haas Lena
Bought by
398 West Ave Llc
Seller's Agent
Ruth Anne Ramsey
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Lawton
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,420,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-4.93%
Current Estimated Value
$2,379,437

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,029,437
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,147,500
Outstanding Balance
$998,733
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,380,704

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Laskowski Piotr
Bought by
Haas Bjorn and Haas Lena

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2007
Sold by
Virvo Deirdre Jp
Bought by
Laskowski Piotr
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
398 West Ave Llc $1,350,000 --
Haas Bjorn $1,300,000 --
Laskowski Piotr $535,000 --
Virvo Deirdre Jp $480,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Virvo Deirdre Jp $1,147,500
Previous Owner Virvo Deirdre Jp $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Sold $1,350,000 -4.9% $329 / Sq Ft
07/16/2018 07/16/18 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2018 07/09/18 For Sale $1,420,000 +5.2% $346 / Sq Ft
07/08/2018 07/08/18 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
07/02/2018 07/02/18 For Sale $1,420,000 +5.2% $346 / Sq Ft
07/01/2018 07/01/18 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
05/09/2018 05/09/18 Price Changed $1,420,000 -1.3% $346 / Sq Ft
04/10/2018 04/10/18 Price Changed $1,439,000 -2.8% $351 / Sq Ft
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Price Changed $1,480,000 -2.6% $361 / Sq Ft
03/03/2018 03/03/18 Price Changed $1,520,000 -1.9% $370 / Sq Ft
02/10/2018 02/10/18 Price Changed $1,549,000 -3.1% $378 / Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $390 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $18,312 $1,182,930 $367,220 $815,710
2024 $17,377 $1,182,930 $367,220 $815,710
2023 $16,527 $938,490 $349,720 $588,770
2022 $16,170 $938,490 $349,720 $588,770
2021 $15,804 $938,490 $349,720 $588,770
2020 $15,354 $938,490 $349,720 $588,770
2019 $15,457 $938,490 $349,720 $588,770
2018 $15,003 $933,030 $301,980 $631,050
2017 $15,078 $933,030 $301,980 $631,050
2016 $14,714 $933,030 $301,980 $631,050
2015 $14,322 $933,030 $301,980 $631,050
2014 $14,005 $933,030 $301,980 $631,050
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170048310

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000024-000000-000012