NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Forest Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,962,000 - $2,585,514

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,218 Sq Ft
$733/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2019

Last sale price $1,395,000 $433 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,043/month

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of July 2019

RIGHT HOUSE, RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS INCREDIBLE NEW PRICE WELL BELOW MARKET. THIS STUNNING COLONIAL BEAUTIFULLY REBUILT IN 2005 ON A QUIET STREET IN A COVETED FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD HAS IT ALL! DESIGNED BY AN AWARD WINNING ARCHITECT FEATURING HIGH CEILINGS & OPEN FLOOR PLAN FOR EASY ENTERTAINING. FOUR BEDROOMS THREE & ONE HALF BATHS INCLUDING MASTER SUITE. A FIRST FLOOR OFFICE, TOP OF THE LINE EAT IN KITCHEN WITH FRENCH DOORS LEAD TO LARGE BLUESTONE PATIO & PRIVATE PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED BACKYARD. THIS METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED HOME HAS TONS OF RECENT IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS NEW NATURAL GAS HEATING SYSTEM, WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR, MUD ROOM, SONOS SPEAKER SYSTEM & ETHERNET THROUGHOUT MAKING IT A BREEZE TO WORK FROM HOME. FINISHED BASEMENT WITH PLAYROOM, NEW BUILT-INS & PLENTY OF STORAGE ALONG WITH ATTACHED GARAGE. WALK TO WOODLAND PARK, SCHOOLS & TRAIN. NOT TO BE MISSED!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Bates

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0785742 Listed on: 03/06/2019

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Barsanti

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0792122

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,508

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,218 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,508

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3218
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2466
  • Total Sq Ft: 3218
  • Year Built: 1950
  • New Construction: Torn Down & Rebuilt
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: Middlesex to devon to forest
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Garage Access, Walk-out, Liveable Space
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2600
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Fence - Full, Fence - Privacy, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R13

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 15508
  • Total Assessed Value: 941570
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105329

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
Mar 6, 2019
Closed on
Jul 25, 2019
Sold by
Lauria Matthew and Lauria Ashley
Bought by
Cohen Evan and Cohen Shannon
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Bates
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amy Barsanti
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,395,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,358,129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$963,129
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%
Original Mortgage
$1,116,000
Outstanding Balance
$981,896
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,451,965

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2014
Closed on
Jul 1, 2014
Sold by
Patmore Christopher
Bought by
Lauria Matthew and Lauria Ashley
Seller's Agent
Meggan Douglas
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sivan Kerins
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
2.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2011
Sold by
George Zachary R
Bought by
George Marian V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2006
Sold by
Oller David M and Oller Francisca J
Bought by
George Zachary R and George Marian V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2004
Sold by
Young Donald C and Young Cristina M
Bought by
Oller David M and Oller Francisca J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2002
Sold by
Murdock John E and Murdock Yalin L R
Bought by
Young Donald C and Young Cristina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1996
Sold by
Kloepfer Stephen and Anderson Carol
Bought by
Armstrong Todd M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1993
Sold by
Schoknecht Kurt and Schoknecht Patricia
Bought by
Kloepfer Stephen and Anderson Carol
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
Cohen Evan $1,395,000 --
Lauria Matthew $1,540,000 --
George Marian V -- --
George Zachary R $1,580,000 --
Oller David M $800,000 --
Young Donald C $626,000 --
Armstrong Todd M $387,500 --
Kloepfer Stephen $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cohen Evan $1,116,000
Previous Owner Schoknecht Kurt $187,500
Previous Owner Schoknecht Kurt $1,085,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Sold $1,395,000 0.0% $433 / Sq Ft
06/26/2019 06/26/19 For Sale $1,395,000 0.0% $433 / Sq Ft
06/24/2019 06/24/19 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2019 06/10/19 Price Changed $1,395,000 -5.4% $433 / Sq Ft
04/25/2019 04/25/19 Price Changed $1,475,000 -3.3% $458 / Sq Ft
03/06/2019 03/06/19 For Sale $1,525,000 -1.0% $474 / Sq Ft
06/30/2014 06/30/14 Sold $1,540,000 +2.7% $513 / Sq Ft
05/31/2014 05/31/14 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2014 05/07/14 For Sale $1,499,000 +1.0% $500 / Sq Ft
05/10/2012 05/10/12 Sold $1,484,500 -6.0% $495 / Sq Ft
04/10/2012 04/10/12 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2012 01/12/12 For Sale $1,579,000 -- $526 / 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 $19,081 $1,232,630 $724,780 $507,850
2024 $18,107 $1,232,630 $724,780 $507,850
2023 $16,581 $941,570 $483,210 $458,360
2022 $16,223 $941,570 $483,210 $458,360
2021 $15,856 $941,570 $483,210 $458,360
2020 $15,404 $941,570 $483,210 $458,360
2019 $15,508 $941,570 $483,210 $458,360
2018 $15,278 $950,110 $486,570 $463,540
2017 $15,354 $950,110 $486,570 $463,540
2016 $14,983 $950,110 $486,570 $463,540
2015 $14,584 $950,110 $486,570 $463,540
2014 $14,261 $950,110 $486,570 $463,540
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170170091

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000024-000000-000097