$2,645,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2013

6 Knollwood Ln Darien, CT 06820

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,160 Sq Ft
1.17 Acres

Recently Sold

$513 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Health Club
  • Home fronts a sound
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services

About This Home

As of August 2020

INVITING, INTRIGUING AND ENDURING LUXURY There is no doubt as you enter this beautiful residence, that great thought was given to creating such a comfortable, gracious, and active living environment! Each room true to its own intention yet consistent in character, quality & tasteful detail. The Christopher Peacock kitchen sets a tone of understated quality & excellence open to a spacious family room. French doors to terrace overlooking magnificent grounds...or to the new great room. Upstairs, the master suite is exquisite...high ceiling, fireplace, two w/i closets & a beautiful bath.B edrooms are nicely proportioned as part of a terrific floor plan. The LL is fully finished,offers a wine cellar & ample space. Truly a one of a kind !

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Baker

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0769662

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Merritt

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0462161

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,659

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a sound
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Location

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

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,659

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4882
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4882
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 278
  • Total Sq Ft: 5160
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4882
  • Directions: Mansfield Ave. To Knollwood
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Cooled, Full, Heated, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Security System
  • Appliances: Counter Grill, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Grill, Gutters, Patio, Underground Sprinkler, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Shake, Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, L. I. Sound Frontage, Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: 350

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.1700
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Privacy
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2012-June 2013
  • Property Tax: 21659
  • Total Assessed Value: 1708140
  • Mil Rate Total: 12.680
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103301
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2012

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Royle
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Barnett Andrew A and Barnett Victoria U
Bought by
Vacca Eric and Vacca Megan
Seller's Agent
Connecticut Jef Kelly
Corcoran Centric Realty
Buyer's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-7.35%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$4,222,441

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,447,441
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,387,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,228,110
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,257,167

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1998
Sold by
Zeko Fehmi A and Zeko Mary S
Bought by
Barnes William H and Barnes Elizabeth R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1993
Sold by
Schaefer George and Schaefer Lois
Bought by
Zeko Femhi and Zeko Mary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1991
Sold by
Craig Clyde
Bought by
Schaefer George P and Schaefer Lois

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
Warranty Deed $2,775,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,275,000 --
Warranty Deed $742,000 --
Warranty Deed $640,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,387,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $1,387,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $925,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2020 08/11/20 Sold $2,775,000 -7.3% $568 / Sq Ft
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $2,995,000 +13.2% $613 / Sq Ft
07/11/2013 07/11/13 Sold $2,645,000 +6.0% $513 / Sq Ft
06/11/2013 06/11/13 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2013 05/01/13 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $484 / 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 $35,251 $2,399,670 $1,287,510 $1,112,160
2023 $32,001 $1,817,200 $919,660 $897,540
2022 $31,310 $1,817,200 $919,660 $897,540
2021 $30,602 $1,817,200 $919,660 $897,540
2020 $29,729 $1,817,200 $919,660 $897,540
2019 $29,929 $1,817,200 $919,660 $897,540
2018 $29,523 $1,836,030 $917,000 $919,030
2017 $29,670 $1,836,030 $917,000 $919,030
2016 $28,954 $1,836,030 $917,000 $919,030
2015 $28,183 $1,836,030 $917,000 $919,030
2014 $27,559 $1,836,030 $917,000 $919,030
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99025932

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000006-000000-000058