NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,846,249 - $4,170,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,054 Sq Ft
$830/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 09, 2012

Last sale price $1,750,000 $432 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,832/month

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of March 2012

This home is located at 44 Shields Rd, Darien, CT 06820 since 02 November 2011 and is currently estimated at $3,363,062, approximately $829 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 44 Shields Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Royle Elementary School, Middlesex Middle School, and Darien High School.

Last Listed By

Catherine Lawton

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0391574 Listed on: 11/02/2011

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,543

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sloped Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,054 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,543

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4054
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4054
  • Total Sq Ft: 4054
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4054
  • Directions: Middlesex Rd. To Shields Rd.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 44

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5200
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2011-June 2012
  • Property Tax: 20543
  • Total Assessed Value: 1683850
  • Mil Rate Total: 12.200
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104767
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2011

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2011
Closed on
Mar 12, 2012
Sold by
Ruggiero Anthony W
Bought by
Mcbride Matthew C
Seller's Agent
Catherine Lawton
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Bryan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-7.65%
Total Days on Market
127
Current Estimated Value
$3,363,062

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,613,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,225,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2004
Sold by
Natl Res Nominee Svcs
Bought by
Ruggiero Anthony W and Ruggiero Elaine M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1998
Sold by
Grant Peter M and Grant Colleen
Bought by
Welch Daniel G and Welch Marie D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1993
Sold by
Middlesex Farm Lp
Bought by
Laurel Ptnrshp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1993
Sold by
Laurel Ptnrshp
Bought by
Grant Peter and Grant Colleen

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
Mcbride Matthew C $1,750,000 --
Ruggiero Anthony W $2,249,000 --
Natl Res Nominee Svcs $2,247,000 --
Welch Daniel G $1,405,000 --
Laurel Ptnrshp $300,000 --
Grant Peter $875,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcbride Matthew $250,000
Open Mcbride Matthew C $1,115,000
Closed Grant Peter $1,225,000
Closed Grant Peter $1,225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/09/2012 03/09/12 Sold $1,750,000 -7.7% $432 / Sq Ft
02/08/2012 02/08/12 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2011 11/02/11 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $467 / 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 $25,165 $1,713,040 $625,170 $1,087,870
2023 $23,280 $1,321,950 $446,600 $875,350
2022 $22,777 $1,321,950 $446,600 $875,350
2021 $22,262 $1,321,950 $446,600 $875,350
2020 $20,552 $1,258,530 $446,600 $811,930
2019 $20,192 $1,225,980 $449,540 $776,440
2018 $21,847 $1,358,630 $522,690 $835,940
2017 $21,955 $1,358,630 $522,690 $835,940
2016 $21,426 $1,358,630 $522,690 $835,940
2015 $20,855 $1,358,630 $522,690 $835,940
2014 $20,393 $1,358,630 $522,690 $835,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 98519469

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000020-000000-000043K