NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Goodwives River Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,878,637 - $3,141,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,560 Sq Ft
$841/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2020

Last sale price $2,165,000 $608 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,111/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • River Front
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.11 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2020

Timeless stone home overlooking Goodwives River offers charm, character and convenience to the discerning buyer. This 1930's beauty was completely restored and renovated in 2003 but retains all its special elements including casement windows, slate roof, 9' ceilings, and floor to ceiling stone fireplaces. The recently refreshed kitchen with Carrara marble counters, island, top grade appliances and wine fridge flows seamlessly into the family room with coffered ceiling and fireplace. Windows on three sides of the Living Room with wet bar take advantage of the natural view of the private side yard, and opens to the patio and deck - a perfect situation for entertaining. Tranquil Master suite with fireplace, sitting room, and bath with double sinks, soaking tub and shower is a welcome sanctuary, and all other en-suite bedrooms have updated baths and hard wood floors. Amazing light throughout. The 1+ acre property is completely fenced. Gated access to the river leads to Gorham's Pond allowing for kayaking and SUPing in the summer, and ice skating in the winter. Short walk or bike ride to the beach. Minutes from town and train. A very special home waiting for its next lucky owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Thomas

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0768642 Listed on: 09/16/2020

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Bonner

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0766084

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,574

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 1.11 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Tandem Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Power Generator
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: *Plant, MBR TV & Soundbar, DR & child's BR curtains and rods, DR chandelier, large glass/brass sconces in Living Room.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,574

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3136
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3136
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 424
  • Total Sq Ft: 3560
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Public Transportation
  • Exclusions: *Plant, MBR TV & Soundbar, DR & child's BR curtains and rods, DR chandelier, large glass/brass sconces in Living Room.
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Old Kings Highway South or Rings End Road to Goodwives River Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Basement Description: Full, Garage Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 53

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Access, River, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Tandem
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer In Street, Septic
  • Sewer Assess Description: Annual sewer assessment payment $1581.80

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.1100
  • Lot Description: Water View, Fence - Full, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 16574
  • Total Assessed Value: 1014930
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 107996

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
Sep 16, 2020
Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Gillin Bradley and Gillin Rachel
Bought by
Thompson Jeffrey B and Thompson Kathleen J
Seller's Agent
Cathy Thomas
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Karen Bonner
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
0.7%
Current Estimated Value
$2,993,159

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$828,159
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,732,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,551,746
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,442,855

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2014
Closed on
Oct 27, 2014
Sold by
Mcfall J K and Mcfall Maria
Bought by
Gillin Bradley and Gillin Rachel
Seller's Agent
Eileen Hanford
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Daria Kamford
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-2.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.22%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2004
Sold by
Siebold William E and Seibold Marion P
Bought by
Mcfall J Kevin and Mcfall Maria

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2002
Sold by
Est Glenn Eleanor N and Glenn Roland D
Bought by
Siebold William E and Siebold Marion S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Thompson Jeffrey B $2,165,000 None Available
Gillin Bradley $2,335,000 --
Mcfall J Kevin $2,100,000 --
Siebold William E $1,250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Jeffrey B $300,000
Open Thompson Jeffrey B $1,732,000
Previous Owner Siebold William E $800,000
Previous Owner Siebold William E $1,300,000
Previous Owner Siebold William E $2,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2020 12/23/20 Sold $2,165,000 +0.7% $608 / Sq Ft
10/02/2020 10/02/20 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2020 09/16/20 For Sale $2,150,000 -7.9% $604 / Sq Ft
10/24/2014 10/24/14 Sold $2,335,000 -2.5% $686 / Sq Ft
09/24/2014 09/24/14 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2014 08/25/14 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $704 / 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
2025 $21,994 $1,420,790 $891,660 $529,130
2024 $20,871 $1,420,790 $891,660 $529,130
2023 $19,784 $1,123,430 $704,550 $418,880
2022 $19,357 $1,123,430 $704,550 $418,880
2021 $17,091 $1,014,930 $704,550 $310,380
2020 $16,574 $1,014,930 $704,550 $310,380
2019 $16,716 $1,014,930 $704,550 $310,380
2018 $24,711 $1,536,780 $1,191,960 $344,820
2017 $24,834 $1,536,780 $1,191,960 $344,820
2016 $24,235 $1,536,780 $1,191,960 $344,820
2015 $23,590 $1,536,780 $1,191,960 $344,820
2014 $23,067 $1,536,780 $1,191,960 $344,820
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170333639

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000049-000000-000007