NOT LISTED FOR SALE

68 Buttonwood Ln Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,942,000 - $5,211,000

4 Beds
6 Baths
5,551 Sq Ft
$847/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $2,815,000 $507 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,201/month

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • 1.58 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of February 2020

Thoughtful design and high end finishes are immediately evident in the gracious Foyer and Formal Living Room with gas fireplace. You will love the screened sunporch with brick woodburning fireplace. Breathtaking Study custom built with quarter sawn oak paneling, twin drop front secretary desks, inset moldings and coffered ceiling. Stunning custom eat-in kitchen with Imperial Danby marble countertops and walnut island. Spectacular moldings throughout. Francois & Co. custom stone mantlepiece is the focal point of the sun-drenched Family Room with fabulous windows on three sides. Butler’s pantry with leaded glass cabinets leads to Formal Dining Room with lovely lighted corner cabinets. Master bedroom suite with gas fireplace, bright marble bathroom and gorgeous walk in closet. Three additional spacious bedrooms and marble bathrooms upstairs. Enormous Family Room over Garage has space to add a 5th Bedroom/bath if required. Elegant Blue Stone patio in private, south facing back yard is accessed by French doors from Study, Kitchen or Family Room. Generator. Three car garage. This custom home was architect designed in 2012 by Lance Zimmerman and constructed by Fox Hill Builders. Thoughtfully includes all the modern amenities, while having a timeless old world feel with high ceilings, layered moldings, built-in cabinets and window seats. Simply ravishing.

Last Listed By

Jill Keating Brannigan

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0787388 Listed on: 09/10/2019

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,201

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 1.58 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Open Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,551 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Entertainment System
  • Sound System
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Screened Porch
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Storm Windows

Parking

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: window treatments including rods, (2) front foyer chandeliers, dining room chandelier, antique mirror in MBR

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,201

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5551
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5551
  • Total Sq Ft: 5551
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: window treatments including rods, (2) front foyer chandeliers, dining room chandelier, antique mirror in MBR
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Mansfield Avenue to Buttonwood Lane.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Gas Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Entertainment System, Lighting
  • Street Number Modifier: 68

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Geothermal
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Generator, Geothermal Heat, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.5800
  • Lot Description: Open Lot
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 30201
  • Total Assessed Value: 1833720
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103953

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
Sep 10, 2019
Closed on
Feb 25, 2020
Sold by
Mathew Crista
Bought by
Gould Jared and Gould Natalie
Seller's Agent
Jill Keating Brannigan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sara Hesli
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,815,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$180,000
-6.01%
Total Days on Market
125
Current Estimated Value
$4,700,205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,885,205
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.74%
Original Mortgage
$2,252,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,027,586
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,558,304

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
Gould Jared $2,815,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gould Jared $2,252,000
Previous Owner Murdock John S $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $2,815,000 -6.0% $507 / Sq Ft
01/13/2020 01/13/20 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2019 09/10/19 For Sale $2,995,000 -- $540 / 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 $34,701 $2,362,220 $830,760 $1,531,460
2023 $33,236 $1,887,340 $593,390 $1,293,950
2022 $32,519 $1,887,340 $593,390 $1,293,950
2021 $31,783 $1,887,340 $593,390 $1,293,950
2020 $29,999 $1,833,650 $593,390 $1,240,260
2019 $30,201 $1,833,720 $593,390 $1,240,330
2018 $32,622 $2,028,740 $689,920 $1,338,820
2017 $32,784 $2,028,740 $689,920 $1,338,820
2016 $31,993 $2,028,740 $689,920 $1,338,820
2015 $31,141 $2,028,740 $689,920 $1,338,820
2014 $30,451 $2,028,740 $689,920 $1,338,820
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170231502

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000010-000000-000050