$4,375,000
SOLD JUN 17, 2015

527 Middlesex Rd Darien, CT 06820

6 Beds
8 Baths
8,007 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$546 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of September 2024

INCOMPARABLE ATTENTION TO DETAIL ABOUNDS IN THIS ELEGANT OX RIDGE COLONIAL. MAGNIFICENTLY SET ON TWO SPRAWLING ACRES ABUTTING PROTECTED PROPERTY. EXQUISITE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS INCLUDE TRANSOM WINDOW LINED DOORWAYS, IMPECCABLE MILLWORK & WIDE PLANK FLOORING. FABULOUS GOURMET KITCHEN WITH 2" CALCUTTA MARBLE, CHERRY BUTLER'S PANTRY & DESIGNER LIGHTING. THE PRIVATE MASTER BEDROOM WING SHOWCASES LIGHTED TRAY CEILING & MASTER BATH WITH RADIANT HEATED MARBLE FLOORING. THE LOWER LEVEL FEATURES WINE CELLAR, MEDIA ROOM WITH LARGE SCREEN PROJECTOR TV. ADDITIONAL AMENITIES INCLUDE SEPARATE GUEST SUITE, HEATED 3-BAY GARAGE, DOG PADDOCK & DOG WASH, EXTENSIVE STORAGE AREAS & MUDROOM WITH BUILT-INS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Lawton

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0391574

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynne Somerville

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787294

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $44,796

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 8,007 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: LIVING RM & DINING RM SCONCES, SAFE IN BASEMENT & ALL TV'S. INCLUDED: MEDIA RM SEATING & PROJECTOR

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$44,796

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 8007
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 8007
  • Total Sq Ft: 8007
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Park, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: LIVING RM & DINING RM SCONCES, SAFE IN BASEMENT & ALL TV'S. INCLUDED: MEDIA RM SEATING & PROJECTOR
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8007
  • Directions: MIDDLESEX RD., #527
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 8.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: UPPER
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 527

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 44796
  • Total Assessed Value: 2984380
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.010
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103354

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
May 15, 2024
Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Henry K Wilson T K and Henry Wilson
Bought by
Swan Daniel R and Swan Julia D
Seller's Agent
Lynne Somerville
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Peter Stuart
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$5,199,000
Sold Price
$5,320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$121,000
2.33%
Total Days on Market
22
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$5,475,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,824
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2021
Sold by
Wilson Henry K and Wilson Lynne
Bought by
Henry K Wilson T

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2015
Closed on
Jun 25, 2015
Sold by
Stjohn Scott A and Stjohn Margery P
Bought by
Wilson Henry K and Wilson Lynne
Seller's Agent
Catherine Lawton
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Lynne Somerville
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$4,495,000
Sold Price
$4,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-2.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.76%
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2009
Sold by
Post & Beam Llc
Bought by
Stjohn Scott A and Stjohn Margery P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2007
Sold by
Baylor William B and Baylor Margaret B
Bought by
Post & Beam Llc

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $5,320,000 None Available
Deed $5,320,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $4,375,000 --
Warranty Deed $4,100,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,620,000 --
Warranty Deed $4,375,000 --
Warranty Deed $4,100,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,620,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,500,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,414,896 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2024 09/05/24 Sold $5,320,000 +2.3% $664 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2024 05/15/24 For Sale $5,199,000 +18.8% $649 / Sq Ft
06/17/2015 06/17/15 Sold $4,375,000 -2.7% $546 / Sq Ft
05/18/2015 05/18/15 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2015 03/11/15 For Sale $4,495,000 -- $561 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $47,501 $3,233,580 $728,000 $2,505,580
2023 $48,375 $2,747,010 $728,000 $2,019,010
2022 $47,331 $2,747,010 $728,000 $2,019,010
2021 $5,801 $2,747,010 $728,000 $2,019,010
2020 $8,349 $2,747,010 $728,000 $2,019,010
2019 $6,165 $2,747,010 $728,000 $2,019,010
2018 $10,962 $3,025,400 $840,000 $2,185,400
2017 $48,228 $2,984,380 $840,000 $2,144,380
2016 $47,064 $2,984,380 $840,000 $2,144,380
2015 $45,810 $2,984,380 $840,000 $2,144,380
2014 -- $2,984,380 $840,000 $2,144,380
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99095465

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000007-000000-000015