NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Tower Dr Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,606,000 - $2,276,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,655 Sq Ft
$702/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2020

Last sale price $1,045,000 $394 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,169/month

115 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2020

Cape-style home at the top of a hill on a cul-de-sac street near Ox Ridge School. Windows look out over 1 acre of beautiful gardens in front and large private grounds in back. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has hardwood oak floors throughout. Additional rooms include the kitchen with breakfast nook, living room, dining room, study and a screened-in porch. 2 car attached garage. Large unfinished basement and 2 walk-in attics that offer potential for expansion. Renovate the kitchen and bathrooms to your style, adding great value to the house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristin Nemec

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RCR.0795032 Listed on: 07/09/2020

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Cora Lynch-O'Meara

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0803479

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,103

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,655 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Screened Porch
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Attic Floors

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,103

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2655
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2655
  • Total Sq Ft: 2655
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/20/2020
  • Directions: MANSFIELD AVENUE TO TOWER DRIVE
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Floored
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Breezeway, French Doors, Gutters, Porch-Screened
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Masonry
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Masonry

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer In Street, Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0000
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 13103
  • Total Assessed Value: 802410
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 102566

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
Jul 9, 2020
Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Nancy Walton Hargraves Lt
Bought by
Krober Jon and Roche Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Kristin Nemec
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Cora Lynch-O'Meara
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,045,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-12.55%
Total Days on Market
115
Current Estimated Value
$1,864,031

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$819,031
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.86%
Original Mortgage
$104,500
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2019
Sold by
Hargraves Nancy
Bought by
Nancy Walton Hargraves Lt
Source: Public Records

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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
Krober Jon $1,045,000 None Available
Nancy Walton Hargraves Lt -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Krober Jon $350,000
Closed Krober Jon $104,500
Open Krober Jon $836,000
Previous Owner Hargraves Peter $116,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Sold $1,045,000 -12.6% $394 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $450 / 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 $15,320 $1,042,860 $735,000 $307,860
2023 $14,664 $832,720 $612,500 $220,220
2022 $14,348 $832,720 $612,500 $220,220
2021 $13,513 $802,410 $612,500 $189,910
2020 $13,127 $802,410 $612,500 $189,910
2019 $13,216 $802,410 $612,500 $189,910
2018 $12,050 $749,350 $525,000 $224,350
2017 $12,109 $749,350 $525,000 $224,350
2016 $11,817 $749,350 $525,000 $224,350
2015 $11,503 $749,350 $525,000 $224,350
2014 $11,248 $749,350 $525,000 $224,350
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170314665

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000001-000000-000124