NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,344,000 - $1,504,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,986 Sq Ft
$283/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2020

Last sale price $950,000 $191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,981/month

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Guest House
  • 1.64 Acre Lot
  • Brien Mcmahon High School Rated A-
  • Pool House
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of October 2020

Exquisite Country Estate set on 1.64 private park-like acres features heated, Wagner gunite pool with fountain and renovated pool house with wood-burning fireplace, wet bar and his/her cabana changing rooms. This classic Center Hall Colonial features an award-worthy cherry paneled Library addition which adds to the stately elegance of this unique property. The discerning buyer will appreciate the gracious flow of formal, casual and intimate spaces as they are expressed throughout the home. Newly renovated eat-in kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters and new stainless steel appliances extending to formal DR and casual den and sunroom. The formal stair hall leads to comfortably large and light Master Suite with newly renovated Master bath and walk-in closet. Outdoor spaces on this pocket estate include a wrap-around terrace accented by brick sitting walls and open views of landscaped property and the pool house complex. This property truly evokes the feel of classic Connecticut-living from yesteryear with modern amenities and location adjacent to Rowayton, Darien and New Canaan. An added bonus for the potential yachtsmen is a deep water mooring in Rowayton available!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Littlefield

BHHS Darien/New Canaan License #RES.0784491 Listed on: 05/28/2020

BHHS Darien/New Canaan

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzette Kraus

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0802916

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,039

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 1.64 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Secluded Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned A3

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Solarium

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Fox Run Elementary School
  • Ponus Ridge Middle School
  • Brien Mcmahon High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,039

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: West Norwalk
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4115
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4115
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 871
  • Total Sq Ft: 4986
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7009
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 08/03/2020
  • Directions: Richards Avenue, right on Fillow, left on Fox Run (front gate and house on right)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Interior Access, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Solarium
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Guest House, Gutters, Lighting, Porch-Enclosed, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water In Street, Private Well
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fox Run
  • Middle School: Ponus Ridge
  • High School: Brien McMahon

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Generator, Ridge Vents

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.6400
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Secluded, Fence - Full, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: A3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 14039
  • Total Assessed Value: 594730
  • Mil Rate Base: 22.250
  • Mil Rate Tax District: 1.356
  • Mil Rate Total: 23.606
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 247993

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fox Run
  • Middle Jr High School: Ponus Ridge
  • High School: Brien McMahon

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2020
Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Thomas Vris Md Llc
Bought by
Schickler Sloan and Riska Paul F
Seller's Agent
Sara Littlefield
BHHS Darien/New Canaan
Buyer's Agent
Suzette Kraus
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,408,789

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$458,789
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$674,747
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$734,042

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2010
Sold by
Vris Thomas W
Bought by
Thomas Vris Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2000
Sold by
Laetsch Fritz and Laetsch Elizabeth
Bought by
Vris Thomas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
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
Schickler Sloan $950,000 None Available
Schickler Sloan $950,000 None Available
Thomas Vris Llc -- --
Thomas Vris Llc -- --
Vris Thomas W $695,000 --
Vris Thomas W $695,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schickler Sloan $760,000
Closed Schickler Sloan $760,000
Previous Owner Vris Thomas W $340,000
Previous Owner Vris Thomas W $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $950,000 +2.7% $191 / Sq Ft
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2020 08/31/20 For Sale $925,000 -2.6% $186 / Sq Ft
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Off Market $950,000 -- --
08/18/2020 08/18/20 For Sale $925,000 0.0% $186 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2020 06/05/20 For Sale $925,000 -- $186 / 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 $17,800 $749,790 $236,290 $513,500
2024 $17,526 $749,790 $236,290 $513,500
2023 $14,848 $594,730 $207,570 $387,160
2022 $14,615 $594,730 $207,570 $387,160
2021 $12,436 $594,730 $207,570 $387,160
2020 $14,039 $594,730 $207,570 $387,160
2019 $13,559 $594,730 $207,570 $387,160
2018 $16,748 $645,885 $0 $0
2017 $15,057 $645,890 $219,990 $425,900
2016 $16,431 $645,886 $219,992 $425,894
2015 $14,711 $643,793 $219,992 $423,801
2014 $16,121 $643,793 $219,992 $423,801
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170299342

SmartMLS

APN: NORW-000005-000056-000445