Seller's Agent in 2020
Deirdre McGovern
Compass Connecticut, LLC
(203) 554-0897
21 in this area
31 Total Sales
494 Mansfield Ave Darien, CT 06820
Estimated Value: $2,846,000 - $3,480,705
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,220
Sq Ft
$607/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Beach Front
- Detached Guest House
- Colonial Architecture
- Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
- 1.73 Acre Lot
- Wetlands on Lot
About This Home
As of August 2020SPACE, PRIVACY, THREE SEPARATE LIVING SPACES IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE As seen on The American Dream TV, this stunning farmhouse colonial has unparalleled architectural details on 1.7 picture-perfect acres. Gorgeous, sun-filled rooms many with reclaimed wide plank floors and wood beams. The chef’s kitchen by Deane is at the heart of the home and overlooks the large, flat, dry backyard. Friends and family will love to gather in the adjacent cathedral ceiling great room with a stone fireplace. The study and family room on the first floor offer fabulous individual retreats. A stone-floored sunroom leads to the spectacular recent barn addition with its own with bedroom, bath and living area – perfect for a lucky au pair or in-law. The main house has a cathedral ceiling master & bath, three family bedrooms with two and a half baths. The icing on the cake is the separate guest house with full bath that also makes for a great home office -- or convert it into a cabana -- there’s plenty of room for a pool!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0789118 Listed on: 03/20/2019
Co-Listed By
Julie Peters
Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0792332
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,855
Year Built
- Built in 1785
Lot Details
- 1.73 Acre Lot
- Beach Front
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Many Trees
- Property is zoned R2
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Clap Board Siding
- Cedar Siding
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 5,220 Sq Ft Home
- Central Vacuum
- Sound System
- 3 Fireplaces
- Thermal Windows
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on lower level
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Crawl Space
- Basement Storage
Outdoor Features
- Wetlands on Lot
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Additional Homes
- Detached Guest House
Schools
- Ox Ridge Elementary School
- Middlesex School
- Darien High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Radiant Heating System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Private Company Owned Well
- Hot Water Circulator
- Oil Water Heater
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Exclusions: See Addendum
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 20, 2019
Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
W P Griffiths Ret
Bought by
Manitiu Andre and Griego-Manitiu Hollie
Seller's Agent
Deirdre McGovern
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Molly O'Brien Watkins
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,777,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-0.97%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,390,176
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,422,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,258,572
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,909,104
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 1998
Sold by
Goersch Karen R
Bought by
Griffiths William P
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 1995
Sold by
Fitton John and Fitton Kathleen
Bought by
Goersch Juergen and Goersch Karen
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitiu Andre | $1,777,500 | None Available | |
| Griffiths William P | $995,000 | -- | |
| Goersch Juergen | $850,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Manitiu Andre | $1,422,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Goersch Juergen | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Goersch Juergen | $1,220,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2020 08/21/20 | Sold | $1,777,500 | -1.0% | $341 / Sq Ft |
| 07/13/2020 07/13/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/01/2020 03/01/20 | Price Changed | $1,795,000 | 0.0% | $344 / Sq Ft |
| 03/01/2020 03/01/20 | For Sale | $1,795,000 | +1.0% | $344 / Sq Ft |
| 02/29/2020 02/29/20 | Off Market | $1,777,500 | -- | -- |
| 09/05/2019 09/05/19 | Price Changed | $1,895,000 | -5.0% | $363 / Sq Ft |
| 08/06/2019 08/06/19 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | +12.2% | $382 / Sq Ft |
| 07/11/2019 07/11/19 | Off Market | $1,777,500 | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2019 05/01/19 | Price Changed | $1,995,000 | -3.9% | $382 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2019 03/20/19 | For Sale | $2,075,000 | -- | $398 / Sq Ft |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $20,834 | $1,345,890 | $655,900 | $689,990 |
| 2024 | $19,771 | $1,345,890 | $655,900 | $689,990 |
| 2023 | $20,999 | $1,192,450 | $655,900 | $536,550 |
| 2022 | $19,895 | $1,154,650 | $655,900 | $498,750 |
| 2021 | $19,444 | $1,154,650 | $655,900 | $498,750 |
| 2020 | $18,890 | $1,154,650 | $655,900 | $498,750 |
| 2019 | $19,017 | $1,154,650 | $655,900 | $498,750 |
| 2018 | $21,215 | $1,319,360 | $718,970 | $600,390 |
| 2017 | $21,321 | $1,319,360 | $718,970 | $600,390 |
| 2016 | $19,233 | $1,219,610 | $678,300 | $541,310 |
| 2015 | $18,721 | $1,219,610 | $678,300 | $541,310 |
| 2014 | $18,306 | $1,219,610 | $678,300 | $541,310 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Deirdre McGovern
-
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Julie Peters
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
Molly O'Brien Watkins
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Molly O'Brien Watkins
William Pitt
(203) 536-3889
9 in this area
18 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170174109
APN: DARI-000001-000000-000116
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