NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,792,000 - $4,767,000

6 Beds
7 Baths
5,895 Sq Ft
$703/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 13, 2020

Last sale price $2,750,000 $466 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,695/month

213 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Wine Cellar
  • 2.22 Acre Lot
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of October 2020

On site or personal Facetime tours available upon request. Classic mini estate located in the heart of Darien on one of its most prestigious inland addresses. Set on 2 private and secluded professionally landscaped acres, you will bask in sunshine while sipping cocktails by the glorious in-ground heated pool. Enter the dramatic foyer with soaring 23 foot ceiling to become immediately entranced by all this home has to offer. Great flow with perfectly proportioned rooms provides an ideal setting for personal comfort or entertaining guests. An elegant master suite is complemented by up to 5 additional bedrooms including a separate wing for in-law/au pair option. Close to Darien High School, Wee Burn Country Club and minutes to all town amenities. This is your FOREVER home!

Last Listed By

Robert Marchesi

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0796106 Listed on: 02/18/2020

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,930

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 2.22 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stone Wall
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Entertainment System
  • Sound System
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: dining room chandelier

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,930

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5189
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5189
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 706
  • Total Sq Ft: 5895
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Paddle Tennis, Park
  • In Law Access: Second Floor
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Exclusions: dining room chandelier
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/20/2020
  • Directions: Hollow Tree Ridge Rd to Wee Burn Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partial, Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Heated, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: folding rm w/ laundry chute on 2nd flr
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Entertainment System, Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 50

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Gutters, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Circular, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heat Type: Heat Pump, Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.2200
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Dry, Secluded, Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 26930
  • Total Assessed Value: 1649130
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105791

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2020
Closed on
Oct 6, 2020
Sold by
50 Wee Burn Lane Llc
Bought by
Griffith Derek J and Berg Sara A
Seller's Agent
Robert Marchesi
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Hess
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,195,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$445,000
-13.93%
Total Days on Market
213
Current Estimated Value
$4,143,297

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,393,297
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Brickman Daniel J and Brickman Lisa
Bought by
50 Wee Burn Lane Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1992
Sold by
Odonnell Joseph and Odonnell Barbara
Bought by
Brickman Daniel and Brickman Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
8.16%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

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
Griffith Derek J $2,750,000 None Available
50 Wee Burn Lane Llc -- --
Brickman Daniel $1,450,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Odonnell Jos $1,000,000
Previous Owner Odonnell Jos $1,000,000
Previous Owner Odonnell Jos $630,000
Previous Owner Odonnell Jos $720,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/13/2020 10/13/20 Sold $2,750,000 -4.3% $466 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Price Changed $2,875,000 -4.0% $488 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Price Changed $2,995,000 -6.3% $508 / Sq Ft
02/18/2020 02/18/20 For Sale $3,195,000 -- $542 / 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 $31,366 $2,135,210 $1,049,580 $1,085,630
2023 $29,041 $1,649,130 $874,650 $774,480
2022 $28,415 $1,649,130 $874,650 $774,480
2021 $27,771 $1,649,130 $874,650 $774,480
2020 $26,980 $1,649,130 $874,650 $774,480
2019 $27,161 $1,649,130 $874,650 $774,480
2018 $29,736 $1,849,260 $874,650 $974,610
2017 $29,884 $1,849,260 $874,650 $974,610
2016 $29,163 $1,849,260 $874,650 $974,610
2015 $28,386 $1,849,260 $874,650 $974,610
2014 $27,757 $1,849,260 $874,650 $974,610
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170273312

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000028-000000-000025