NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Lighthouse Way Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,285,000 - $3,629,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,338 Sq Ft
$797/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 05, 2014

Last sale price $1,900,000 $438 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,233/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Health Club
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Hindley Elementary School Rated A
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2014

The original Manor House of Lighthouse Way, this lovely 1886 Victorian colonial has been beautifully maintained and updated over the years. It features 8 foot, 9 inch ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, a large eat-in country kitchen with adjoining family room, 5 spacious bedrooms, an office and an expansive deck overlooking a private, landscaped backyard. There is a deeded right of way at the end of the street to Holly Pond with all its various water activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judi McCarty

Halstead Real Estate License #RES.0447529 Listed on: 05/23/2014

Co-Listed By

Chris Merritt

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0462161

Last Buyer's Agent

Tammy Langalis

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0769359

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R1/2

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Hindley Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: kit & hall chands, brass knocker front door. INCLUDED: workbench & TV in basement, DR chand, tall ladder in garage

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,339

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3588
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3588
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 750
  • Total Sq Ft: 4338
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: kit & hall chands, brass knocker front door. INCLUDED: workbench & TV in basement, DR chand, tall ladder in garage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3588
  • Directions: Post Road to Lighthouse Way
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Finished, Heated, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Heated, Liveable Space, Storage, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: first
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Stone, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Pond, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5000
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Treed
  • Zoning: R1/2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 16339
  • Total Assessed Value: 1240680
  • Mil Rate Total: 13.170
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 108208

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2014
Closed on
Sep 5, 2014
Sold by
Barnett Judith P and Barnett Charles E
Bought by
Ragsdale Matthew T and Ragsdale Georgine G
Seller's Agent
Judi McCarty
Halstead Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tammy Langalis
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,940,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-2.06%
Current Estimated Value
$3,456,661

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,556,661
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
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
Ragsdale Matthew T $1,900,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ragsdale Matthew T $1,200,000
Previous Owner Ragsdale Matthew T $400,000
Previous Owner Ragsdale Matthew T $400,000
Previous Owner Ragsdale Matthew T $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2014 09/05/14 Sold $1,900,000 -2.1% $438 / Sq Ft
08/06/2014 08/06/14 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2014 05/23/14 For Sale $1,940,000 -- $447 / 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 $23,735 $1,533,280 $963,900 $569,380
2024 $22,524 $1,533,280 $963,900 $569,380
2023 $20,722 $1,176,700 $714,000 $462,700
2022 $19,281 $1,119,020 $714,000 $405,020
2021 $5,339 $1,117,200 $714,000 $403,200
2020 $3,587 $1,117,200 $714,000 $403,200
2019 $18,400 $1,117,200 $714,000 $403,200
2018 $3,928 $1,153,530 $750,330 $403,200
2017 $5,382 $1,153,530 $750,330 $403,200
2016 $18,191 $1,153,530 $750,330 $403,200
2015 $17,707 $1,153,530 $750,330 $403,200
2014 $17,314 $1,153,530 $750,330 $403,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99066625

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000053-000000-000023