NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $908,084 - $968,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,938 Sq Ft
$478/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $590,000 $304 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,014/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Brien Mcmahon High School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of July 2020

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS CHARMING FRENCH COUNTRY HOME NAMED "RANSACKET", meaning to seek a house in Old Norse. Set off a private lane, the property features 1.62 acres including the main house with a circular stone driveway, a separate paved detached 2-car garage with original plumbing formally home to the original caretakers, and a 1-car detached garage with a carport for limitless opportunities. The sunroom foyer has stone floors, walls of glass, shiplap siding and large closet making it a perfect space to greet all to this tranquil retreat. The formal living room features woodburning fireplace and built-ins to display rare books and travel treasures plus original Anderson roller windows with brass hardware to add even more charm. The bright, updated EIK has white custom cabinetry and appliances with a brick accent wall, beams and custom floors plus French doors to side patio etched w/ stone wall. The formal DR features wide-plank hardwood floors and custom built-ins. 1st flr BR w/ closet and full BA is a perfect guest suite or office off an over-sized screened in porch with open views perfect for any occasion. Upper Master BR w/ carpet and wide plank hardwood floors plus addl BR w/ built-in plus nursery/office w/ full BA. This property is a sweet escape close to Rowayton, Darien and SONO downtowns, train stations, beaches, marinas, shopping and much more. Possible second lot and preliminary survey available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Littlefield

BHHS Darien/New Canaan License #RES.0784491 Listed on: 05/15/2020

BHHS Darien/New Canaan

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Angotta

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0809199

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,145

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Stone Wall
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned A2

HOA Fees

  • $20 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,938 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Workshop
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Brookside Elementary School
  • Roton Middle School
  • Brien Mcmahon High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal

Amenities

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,145

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$20 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Brookside
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch, Cottage
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1938
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1938
  • Total Sq Ft: 1938
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2434
  • Directions: Flax Hill Road, turn right on Highland Avenue, Topping Lane is first right, #6 driveway at curve in the road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partial With Walk-Out, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Concrete Floor
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Roughed-In Bath, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: Centrally located
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Aluminum, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Masonry
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete, Masonry

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Carport, Paved
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Circular, Paved, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • HOA Fees: 240
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brookside
  • Middle School: Roton
  • High School: Brien McMahon

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ridge Vents

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.6200
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Fence - Chain Link, Fence - Stone
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: A2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 9145
  • Total Assessed Value: 401140
  • Mil Rate Base: 21.390
  • Mil Rate Tax District: 1.408
  • Mil Rate Total: 22.798
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 252743

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Brookside
  • Middle Jr High School: Roton
  • High School: Brien McMahon

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2020
Closed on
Jul 28, 2020
Sold by
Meehan Mary J
Bought by
Chubbuck Elizabeth M and Psaroudakis Roger G
Seller's Agent
Sara Littlefield
BHHS Darien/New Canaan
Buyer's Agent
Michael Angotta
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$567,500
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,500
3.96%
Current Estimated Value
$904,835

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$314,835
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.45%
Original Mortgage
$501,500
Outstanding Balance
$447,660
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$482,518

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1980
Bought by
Meehan Mary Jane
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
Chubbuck Elizabeth M $590,000 None Available
Chubbuck Elizabeth M $590,000 None Available
Meehan Mary Jane $136,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chubbuck Elizabeth M $501,500
Closed Chubbuck Elizabeth M $501,500
Previous Owner Meehan Mary Jane $100,000
Previous Owner Meehan Mary Jane $63,625
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $590,000 +4.0% $304 / Sq Ft
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2020 05/15/20 For Sale $567,500 -- $293 / 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 $12,480 $525,680 $293,320 $232,360
2024 $12,288 $525,680 $293,320 $232,360
2023 $10,015 $401,140 $261,210 $139,930
2022 $9,858 $401,140 $261,210 $139,930
2021 $8,388 $401,140 $261,210 $139,930
2020 $9,469 $401,140 $261,210 $139,930
2019 $9,145 $401,140 $261,210 $139,930
2018 $10,331 $398,410 $270,640 $127,770
2017 $9,288 $398,410 $270,640 $127,770
2016 $10,136 $398,410 $270,640 $127,770
2015 $9,104 $398,410 $270,640 $127,770
2014 $9,976 $398,410 $270,640 $127,770
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170295015

SmartMLS

APN: NORW-000005-000078-000024