NOT LISTED FOR SALE

51 Old Farm Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,341,000 - $5,144,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,474 Sq Ft
$608/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 06, 2019

Last sale price $2,200,000 $340 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,575/month

245 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Water Access
  • Wine Cellar
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of March 2019

This 5 bedroom home in Tokeneke school district is sited on a beautifully landscaped property close to both downtown Darien and Rowayton. Exquisite kitchen by Deane kitchens opens into a 2 story great room w/ fireplace and wet bar ideal for entertaining. Master suite includes fireplace and beautiful marble bath. Other features include wine cellar, heated sun porch and southern facing flagstone terrace. With an au pair suite downstairs and 3 car garage, there's plenty of room for all.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Stuart

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0790248 Listed on: 05/18/2018

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Beinfield

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0240650

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Massey

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0790106

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,642

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,474 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Partial Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Public Water Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Terrace
  • Porch

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,642

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Tokeneke
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6474
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6474
  • Total Sq Ft: 6474
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 6474
  • Directions: Tokeneke Road to Old Farm Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 51

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Porch, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: 335

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2500
  • Lot Description: Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R12

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 31642
  • Total Assessed Value: 1967770
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.160
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 109113

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
May 18, 2018
Closed on
Mar 7, 2019
Sold by
Hooper Nancy
Bought by
Hunsberger Spencer
Seller's Agent
Peter Stuart
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Susan Massey
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$2,349,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-6.34%
Total Days on Market
245
Current Estimated Value
$3,936,185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,736,185
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$1,760,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,568,999
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,272,503

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1998
Sold by
Gould Richard D and Gould Karen
Bought by
Hooper Nancy C
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
Hunsberger Spencer $2,200,000 --
Hooper Nancy C $1,675,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hunsberger Spencer G $398,302
Closed Hunsberger Spencer G $300,000
Open Gould Richard $1,760,000
Previous Owner Gould Richard $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2019 03/06/19 Sold $2,200,000 -6.3% $340 / Sq Ft
01/18/2019 01/18/19 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2019 01/14/19 For Sale $2,349,000 +6.8% $363 / Sq Ft
12/17/2018 12/17/18 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
09/20/2018 09/20/18 Price Changed $2,349,000 -2.1% $363 / Sq Ft
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Price Changed $2,399,000 -4.0% $371 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 For Sale $2,499,000 -- $386 / 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 $32,217 $2,193,100 $1,269,870 $923,230
2023 $29,129 $1,654,100 $940,660 $713,440
2022 $28,500 $1,654,100 $940,660 $713,440
2021 $27,855 $1,654,100 $940,660 $713,440
2020 $27,061 $1,654,100 $940,660 $713,440
2019 $30,552 $1,855,000 $940,660 $914,340
2018 $31,642 $1,967,770 $940,660 $1,027,110
2017 $29,726 $1,839,460 $940,660 $898,800
2016 $29,008 $1,839,460 $940,660 $898,800
2015 $28,236 $1,839,460 $940,660 $898,800
2014 $27,610 $1,839,460 $940,660 $898,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170085499

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000066-000000-000097