$1,484,500
SOLD MAY 10, 2012

4 Forest Rd Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$495 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • 5-minute walk to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of July 2019

This home is located at 4 Forest Rd, Darien, CT 06820 and is currently priced at $1,484,500, approximately $494 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 4 Forest Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Holmes Elementary School, Middlesex Middle School, and Darien High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristina Veeder

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0786270 Listed on: 01/12/2012

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,063

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R-1/3

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesx School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,063

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3000
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2466
  • Total Sq Ft: 3000
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2466
  • Directions: Middlesex Rd., Lft On Chester, Rt On Devon, Lft On Forest Rd
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Garage Access, Partially Finished, Storage, Sump Pump, Walk-out
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2600
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: R-1/3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2011-June 2012
  • Property Tax: 11063
  • Total Assessed Value: 906780
  • Mil Rate Total: 12.200
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105329
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2011

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Holmes
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesx
  • 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
$2,433,861

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,038,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,116,000
Outstanding Balance
$981,896
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,394,212

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,395,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,540,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,580,000 --
Warranty Deed $800,000 --
Warranty Deed $626,000 --
Warranty Deed $387,500 --
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,116,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $187,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,085,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
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: 98524850

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000024-000000-000097