NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $4,477,706

4 Beds
7 Baths
4,748 Sq Ft
$943/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

Last sale price $4,602,000 $969 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,334 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Steam Room
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wine Cellar
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Finished Attic

About This Home

As of May 2026

In-ground pool - Cul-de-Sac - Tennis courts - Wine cellar - Gym -Firepit - Finished attic and basement Welcome to 5 Shields Lane! Renovated Georgian Colonial with 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, located on a private road in Darien and part of the Middlesex Farm Association with access to two tennis courts. The main level offers an open layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with Sub Zero refrigeration, Wolf range, Miele dishwasher, and wine refrigerator and opens to the primary living areas. The finished lower level includes a wine cellar, gym, laundry room, and dog shower. A finished attic and above the garage room provide additional flexible space for office, media, or guest use. Outdoor features include a heated saltwater pool, built in BBQ area, and gas firepit patio. Conveniently located near the Noroton Heights train station, downtown Darien, Darien Commons, beaches, parks, and schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erika Gardner

eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: (917) 882-6226 License #RES.0793139 Listed on: 01/23/2026

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Casey Lange

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787121

Compass Connecticut, LLC
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 17,424 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $300 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,748 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Bonus Room
  • Steam Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Basement

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near golf course

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Aerin dining room and family room chandelier.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 104773

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include grounds maintenance, property management

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,515

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton Heights
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Georgian Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4748
  • Total Sq Ft: 4748
  • Year Built: 1992
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Paddle Tennis, Park, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • Association Amenities: Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Welcome to 5 Shields Lane! Renovated Georgian Colonial with 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, located on a private road in Darien and part of the Middlesex Farm Association with access to two tennis courts. The main level offers an open layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with Sub Zero refrigeration, Wolf range, Miele dishwasher, and wine refrigerator and opens to the primary living areas. The finished lower level includes a wine cellar, gym, laundry room, and dog shower. A finished attic and above the garage room provide additional flexible space for office, media, or guest use. Outdoor features include a heated saltwater pool, built in BBQ area, and gas firepit patio. Conveniently located near the Noroton Heights train station, downtown Darien, Darien Commons, beaches, parks, and schools.
  • Exclusions: Aerin dining room and family room chandelier.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Exit 10 off I-95 to Noroton Heights Rd., right on Middlesex Rd., and right to Shields Rd. "Middlesex Farm"
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Office Attribution Contact: (866) 828-3951
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Partial With Walk-Out
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Instant Hot Water Tap, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Steam/Sauna, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Location: second floor and basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Garden Area, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, Safety Fence, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Wall Unit, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank, Upright Tank, Tank Size Unknown
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance, Property Management
  • HOA Fees: 900
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Property Management Type: Unit Owners Association
  • Property Manager Email: middlesexfoa@gmail.com
  • Property Manager Name: Stephen Pierce, Kelly Phelps, Doreen Conors

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Description: Fence - Partial Level Lot On Cul-De-Sac Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 104773

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 28515

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$4,477,706

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2012
Closed on
Jul 6, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Eileen Hanford
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Al Filippone
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,933,300
Sold Price
$1,815,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$118,300
-6.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
-- None Available
$1,815,000 --
$1,425,000 --
$1,250,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $750,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $454,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $900,000
Previous Owner $1,200,000
Previous Owner $912,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $4,602,000 +4.7% $969 / Sq Ft
02/06/2026 02/06/26 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2026 02/02/26 For Sale $4,395,000 +142.1% $926 / Sq Ft
07/06/2012 07/06/12 Sold $1,815,000 -6.1% $383 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/05/2012 07/05/12 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2012 01/11/12 For Sale $1,933,300 -- $407 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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 $28,515 $1,842,050 $602,700 $1,239,350
2024 $27,060 $1,842,050 $602,700 $1,239,350
2023 $26,130 $1,483,790 $430,500 $1,053,290
2022 $25,566 $1,483,790 $430,500 $1,053,290
2021 $24,987 $1,483,790 $430,500 $1,053,290
2020 $24,275 $1,483,790 $430,500 $1,053,290
2019 $24,438 $1,483,790 $430,500 $1,053,290
2018 $22,916 $1,425,130 $500,500 $924,630
2017 $22,673 $1,403,010 $500,500 $902,510
2016 $22,125 $1,403,010 $500,500 $902,510
2015 $21,536 $1,403,010 $500,500 $902,510
2014 $21,059 $1,403,010 $500,500 $902,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24150779

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APN: DARI-000020-000000-000043Q

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