$1,180,000
SOLD SEP 21, 2018

5 Mccrea Ln Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
1.03 Acres

Recently Sold

$393 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2018

Move right into this totally updated and expanded four bedroom three and one half bath home on a coveted and quiet cul-de-sac. Tons of recent improvements including custom gourmet kitchen, new windows, new roof, new siding, and much more. The open floor plan immediately invites you into this enchanting, sunlit home with a beautiful natural surrounding coming through every window. The over-sized living room is perfect for entertaining with stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The family room and master suite each have a lovely fireplace as well. Two car garage and a separate heated workshop/studio complete this unique home. Tucked away on one acre in the Tokeneke School district with total privacy and yet just a short bike ride to the beach, a walk to town and convenient to the train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Bates

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0785742 Listed on: 08/01/2018

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Cristina Orsi-Lirot

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0757680

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,408

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Secluded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Solarium
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,408

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Tokeneke
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Split Level
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3000
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2739
  • Total Sq Ft: 3000
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: Yes
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2739
  • Directions: Old King's Highway South to McCrea Lane #5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Solarium, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Shed, Terrace
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0300
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Some Wetlands, Secluded, Corner Lot, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 11408
  • Total Assessed Value: 709450
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.080
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 107969

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2018
Closed on
Sep 21, 2018
Sold by
Olmstead Christopher and Olmstead Meredith
Bought by
Popp Jennifer and Popp Christopher
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Bates
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cristina Orsi-Lirot
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.58%
Current Estimated Value
$2,113,537

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$933,537
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$944,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2012
Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Smith Brian M and Santos-Smith June M
Bought by
Olmstead Christopher and Olmstead Meredith
Seller's Agent
Tammy Langalis
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Bates
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-6.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%
Original Mortgage
$790,500
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1992
Sold by
Bergman Howard and Bergman Miriam
Bought by
Smith Brian and Smith Jane
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,180,000 --
Warranty Deed $930,000 --
Warranty Deed $458,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $906,350 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $944,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $289,700 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $790,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $156,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Sold $1,180,000 -1.6% $393 / Sq Ft
08/19/2018 08/19/18 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2018 08/01/18 For Sale $1,199,000 +28.9% $400 / Sq Ft
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Sold $930,000 -6.5% $343 / Sq Ft
04/06/2012 04/06/12 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2012 03/21/12 For Sale $995,000 -- $367 / 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 $15,976 $1,032,010 $741,650 $290,360
2024 $15,160 $1,032,010 $741,650 $290,360
2023 $13,778 $782,390 $529,760 $252,630
2022 $13,481 $782,390 $529,760 $252,630
2021 $13,175 $782,390 $529,760 $252,630
2020 $12,800 $782,390 $529,760 $252,630
2019 $12,886 $782,390 $529,760 $252,630
2018 $11,408 $709,450 $469,700 $239,750
2017 $11,465 $709,450 $469,700 $239,750
2016 $10,049 $637,210 $469,700 $167,510
2015 $9,746 $634,900 $469,700 $165,200
2014 $9,509 $633,500 $469,700 $163,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170111496

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000049-000000-000035