NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Middlesex Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,327,000 - $2,101,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft
$529/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2019

Last sale price $805,000 $244 Per Sq Ft

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,482/month

106 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Antique Architecture
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of April 2019

Price reflects new assessment. Circa 1780 ''Middlesex Cottage''. Charming vintage home with surprising living room and cathedral ceiling family room. Maturely landscaped property directly across from Ox Ridge Hunt Club, great opportunity.

Last Listed By

Douglas Milne

Houlihan Lawrence License #REB.0469520 Listed on: 01/14/2019

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,585

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Legal Non-Conforming
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,585

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique, Farm House
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3300
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3300
  • Total Sq Ft: 3300
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Stables/Riding
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3300
  • Directions: Middlesex Road #537 - across from Ox Ridge Hunt Club
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 537

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5900
  • Lot Description: Non Conforming Lot, Open Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 11585
  • Total Assessed Value: 720440
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103355

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
Jan 14, 2019
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Jewett Ret
Bought by
Metzgar Sarah and Metzgar Robert
Seller's Agent
Douglas Milne
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Jo Lombardo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-10.06%
Total Days on Market
106
Current Estimated Value
$1,744,349

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$939,349
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.03%
Original Mortgage
$684,250
Outstanding Balance
$613,643
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$990,668

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
Metzgar Sarah -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Metzgar Sarah $684,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $805,000 -10.1% $244 / Sq Ft
01/14/2019 01/14/19 For Sale $895,000 -- $271 / 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 $8,618 $586,670 $319,200 $267,470
2023 $9,286 $527,310 $319,200 $208,110
2022 $9,086 $527,310 $319,200 $208,110
2021 $8,880 $527,310 $319,200 $208,110
2020 $8,627 $527,310 $319,200 $208,110
2019 $8,685 $527,310 $319,200 $208,110
2018 $11,585 $720,440 $414,400 $306,040
2017 $11,642 $720,440 $414,400 $306,040
2016 $11,361 $720,440 $414,400 $306,040
2015 $11,059 $720,440 $414,400 $306,040
2014 $10,814 $720,440 $414,400 $306,040
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Douglas Milne

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Douglas Milne

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 667-0344

    26 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Douglas Milne
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  • Sheree Frank

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Sheree Frank

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 249-9396

    39 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Sheree Frank
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jo Lombardo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 966-3737

    3 Total Sales

    Jo Lombardo
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170155802

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000007-000000-000016

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820

537 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT

Homes for Sale in Darien, CT

This home is located at 537 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT 06820 since 14 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,744,349, approximately $528 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 537 Middlesex Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Ox Ridge Elementary School, Middlesex Middle School, and Darien High School.

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