NOT LISTED FOR SALE

440 Middlesex Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,551,515 - $4,191,000

6 Beds
6.5 Baths
7,300 Sq Ft
$532/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2014

Last sale price $2,700,000 $370 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,526/month

315 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2014

Remarkable fieldstone Althea Manor blends opulent old world with new on 2 rolling acres. Extensively renovated and updated. Enormous foyer with 9+ft ceilings and antique maple floors. Huge, bright 28X20 LR with fpl and multiple French doors to stone patio and garden. Coffered ceiling in classic DR with fireplace. Marble floored solarium opens to state of art, salt water chlorination pool. Renovated Louise Brooks island kitchen and FRM with fpl. Full bath for pool with separate entrance. Den and office on 2nd floor. Lavish, renovated 25X21 MBR suite, 2 walk-in closets, marble bath with separate tub, shower. 1000+SF playroom and separate library on 3rd floor. Thick stone walls keeps heating costs down.

Last Listed By

Becky Munro

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0771274 Listed on: 05/22/2013

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,603

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 7,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: all fireplace irons, dining room chandelier

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,603

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7300
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 7302
  • Total Sq Ft: 7300
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Exclusions: all fireplace irons, dining room chandelier
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7302
  • Directions: Past Hanson Road on Middlesex, thru stone pillars on right
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Partially Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: upper
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 440

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Porch, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Stone
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, In Ground Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 29603
  • Total Assessed Value: 1972250
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.010
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103246
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2013

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
May 22, 2013
Closed on
Aug 1, 2014
Sold by
Rubin Jack L and Rubin Jamie N
Bought by
Hesse Benjamin A and Hesse Mary E
Seller's Agent
Becky Munro
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Thomas
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,965,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$265,000
-8.94%
Total Days on Market
315
Current Estimated Value
$3,885,505

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,185,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%
Original Mortgage
$2,025,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,499,588
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,403,596

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1994
Sold by
Stover Matthew and Richter Elizabeth
Bought by
Rubin Jack and Rubin Jamie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1992
Sold by
Wallender Harvey and Wallender Irene
Bought by
Richter Elizabeth and Stover Matthew

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hesse Benjamin A $2,700,000 --
Rubin Jack $1,285,000 --
Richter Elizabeth $1,185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Richter Elizabeth $2,025,000
Previous Owner Richter Elizabeth $660,000
Previous Owner Richter Elizabeth $708,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Sold $2,700,000 -8.9% $370 / Sq Ft
07/02/2014 07/02/14 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2013 05/22/13 For Sale $2,965,000 -- $406 / 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 $34,576 $2,353,680 $655,200 $1,698,480
2023 $32,925 $1,869,700 $655,200 $1,214,500
2022 $32,215 $1,869,700 $655,200 $1,214,500
2021 $31,486 $1,869,700 $655,200 $1,214,500
2020 $30,588 $1,869,700 $655,200 $1,214,500
2019 $30,794 $1,869,700 $655,200 $1,214,500
2018 $31,714 $1,972,250 $756,000 $1,216,250
2017 $31,872 $1,972,250 $756,000 $1,216,250
2016 $31,102 $1,972,250 $756,000 $1,216,250
2015 $30,274 $1,972,250 $756,000 $1,216,250
2014 $29,603 $1,972,250 $756,000 $1,216,250
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Becky Munro

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Becky Munro

    Brown Harris Stevens

    (203) 858-6182

    23 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Becky Munro
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  • Cathy Thomas

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Cathy Thomas

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 722-6848

    31 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Cathy Thomas
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99028805

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000006-000000-000162

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820

440 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT

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This home is located at 440 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT 06820 since 22 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $3,885,505, approximately $532 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 440 Middlesex Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Ox Ridge Elementary School, Middlesex Middle School, and Darien High School.

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