NOT LISTED FOR SALE

43 Birch Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,074,000 - $2,934,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,068 Sq Ft
$817/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 28, 2021

Last sale price $1,250,000 $407 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,646/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Secluded Lot
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.23 Acre Lot
  • Wetlands on Lot

About This Home

As of January 2021

Rare opportunity to own a private Tudor in a picturesque secluded setting on 1.23 acres of land. Built in 1928, this home boasts character throughout with stunning views from every window and amazing floor to ceiling wood paneling in the formal rooms. Four generous sized bedrooms and three bathrooms and a peaceful sunroom that looks out onto a Pond. Beautiful hardwood floors and lots of natural light make this home a very special hidden gem. This home is waiting for a buyer with vision to restore it back to it's original glory. This home is being sold ''as is''

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deirdre McGovern

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0789118 Listed on: 11/05/2020

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Casey Lange

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787121

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,663

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 1.23 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Secluded Lot

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,068 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Finished Attic
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Breezeway

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • 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

$15,663

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Tudor
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3068
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3068
  • Total Sq Ft: 3068
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Brookside Road to Birch Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Finished
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Breezeway
  • Laundry Room Location: two laundry locations
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 43

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Breezeway, Lighting, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Wood, Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Pond, Access, View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2300
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Dry, Secluded, Water View
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 15663
  • Total Assessed Value: 959140
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104007

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
Nov 5, 2020
Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Dorothy A Carter T
Bought by
Connors-Farr Carolyn and Owen Samuel E
Seller's Agent
Deirdre McGovern
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Casey Lange
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
4.6%
Current Estimated Value
$2,506,822

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,256,822
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.72%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Outstanding Balance
$767,648
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$1,632,941
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
Connors-Farr Carolyn $1,250,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Connors-Farr Carolyn $850,000
Previous Owner Ridder Myles $482,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Sold $1,250,000 +4.6% $407 / Sq Ft
11/18/2020 11/18/20 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2020 11/05/20 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $390 / 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 $21,629 $1,472,380 $943,670 $528,710
2023 $16,890 $959,140 $674,030 $285,110
2022 $16,526 $959,140 $674,030 $285,110
2021 $16,152 $959,140 $674,030 $285,110
2020 $15,663 $959,140 $674,030 $285,110
2019 $15,797 $959,140 $674,030 $285,110
2018 $15,541 $966,490 $653,100 $313,390
2017 $15,618 $966,490 $653,100 $313,390
2016 $15,242 $966,490 $653,100 $313,390
2015 $14,836 $966,490 $653,100 $313,390
2014 $13,976 $931,140 $617,750 $313,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170352363

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000011-000000-000009