NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6 Sunset Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,225,854 - $2,691,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,869 Sq Ft
$856/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2016

Last sale price $1,632,500 $569 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,634/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Health Club
  • Property is near public transit
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2016

Located on one of Darien’s most sought after cul-de-sacs this sunny colonial has been tastefully renovated for today’s buyer. The gourmet eat-in kitchen w/center island and bar opens to a family rm w/custom built-ins. The DR and LR are perfect for entertaining or casual living. Upstairs offers a gracious master suite w/walk-in closets and lrg luxurious bath. 2 generous sized bedrms and full bath complete the upstairs. Outside the bluestone patio overlooks the private professionally landscaped level backyard. An oversized heated 2-car garage offers additional storage and is equipped w/hockey boards for extra play space. This beautiful home is truly turn key w/generator, new roof and freshly painted exterior. Walk to school, town and train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynne Somerville

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787294 Listed on: 03/30/2016

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Bernadette Fischer

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0783277

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R 1/2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,869 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Refrigerator in basement, Living Room Sconces, Master Bedroom & Dining Room Chandelier

Community Details

Recreation

  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,816

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2869
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2869
  • Total Sq Ft: 2869
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Please be sure to not block neighbors driveway, please park on street. Included: blinds, window treatments. Excluded: Refrigerator in basment, Living Room Sconces, Dining Room and Master Bedroom Chandeliers.
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator in basement, Living Room Sconces, Master Bedroom & Dining Room Chandelier
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2869
  • Directions: Mansfield Avenue to Sunset Road # 6. Please do not block neighbors driveway
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Floored, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: upper
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 6

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3700
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Fence - Partial
  • Zoning: R 1/2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 15816
  • Total Assessed Value: 1002890
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.770
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104318

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
Mar 30, 2016
Closed on
Aug 1, 2016
Sold by
Borden L Mercer and Nabors-Borden Jennifer
Bought by
Coughlin Gerald and Coughlin Shelley
Seller's Agent
Lynne Somerville
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Bernadette Fischer
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,632,500
Premium/Discount to List
$37,500
2.35%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$2,454,464

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$821,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.70%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$736,680
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,515,868

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2004
Sold by
Oconnor 3Rd J Timothy
Bought by
Borden Lewis Mercer and Borden Jennifer Nabors
Source: Public Records

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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
Coughlin Gerald $1,632,500 --
Borden Lewis Mercer $1,080,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oconnor J Timothy $900,000
Previous Owner Oconnor J Timothy $68,900
Previous Owner Oconnor J Timothy $1,150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Sold $1,632,500 +2.4% $569 / Sq Ft
06/29/2016 06/29/16 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2016 03/30/16 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $556 / 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 $19,290 $1,313,130 $993,510 $319,620
2023 $17,144 $973,560 $709,660 $263,900
2022 $16,774 $973,560 $709,660 $263,900
2021 $16,395 $973,560 $709,660 $263,900
2020 $15,927 $973,560 $709,660 $263,900
2019 $16,035 $973,560 $709,660 $263,900
2018 $16,126 $1,002,890 $707,840 $295,050
2017 $16,207 $1,002,890 $707,840 $295,050
2016 $15,816 $1,002,890 $707,840 $295,050
2015 $15,394 $1,002,890 $707,840 $295,050
2014 $15,053 $1,002,890 $707,840 $295,050
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99137717

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000015-000000-000088