NOT LISTED FOR SALE

69 Five Mile River Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,007,000 - $4,408,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,004 Sq Ft
$955/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 14, 2022

Last sale price $3,550,000 $887 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,267/month

145 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • River Front
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Attic

About This Home

As of October 2022

Enjoy stunning views of picturesque 5 Mile River from almost every room in this charming colonial with a private dock and pool. Exceptional privacy on an idyllic 1/2 acre of direct waterfront. An elegant LR with fireplace, gracious DR with built-ins, and gourmet kitchen all open onto a beautiful stone terrace with free-form heated gunite pool. Upstairs, the Primary bedroom and library boast Juliet balconies with amazing views of the river and spectacular perennial gardens. 2-car garage and adjoining workroom. Put your boat and paddle board at the dock and put you feet up! You're home! Agent related to Trustee.
House NOT in Flood Plain.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melinda Beardsley

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0040537 Listed on: 05/18/2022

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Linna Yuen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0776827

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,690

Year Built

  • Built in 1820

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,004 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: All chandeliers, all sconces, all TV's, Bonsai trees near front door

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,690

Year Built

Built in 1820

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4004
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4004
  • Total Sq Ft: 4004
  • Year Built: 1820
  • Exclusions: All chandeliers, all sconces, all TV's, Bonsai trees near front door
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4004
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/11/2022
  • Directions: Tokeneke Road to Five Mile River Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 69

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Block, Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Frontage, River, Dock or Mooring
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5000
  • Lot Description: Water View, Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R12

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 32690
  • Total Assessed Value: 1897280
  • Mil Rate Base: 17.230
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.230
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 109017

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2022
Closed on
Oct 5, 2022
Sold by
Bryan C Cary T C and Bryan Cary
Bought by
Barzach Daniel and Hourihan Avery
Seller's Agent
Melinda Beardsley
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Linna Yuen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,850,000
Sold Price
$3,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-7.79%
Total Days on Market
145
Views
54
Current Estimated Value
$3,822,589

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$272,589
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
Original Mortgage
$2,662,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,524,817
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,262,964

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2016
Sold by
Cary Bryan C
Bought by
Cary Bryan C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2005
Sold by
Watras Michael E
Bought by
Cary Anne C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1999
Sold by
Kimball Richard A and Kimball Anne B
Bought by
Watras Michael E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$870,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1991
Sold by
Voorhees Russell and Voorhees Patricia
Bought by
Kimball Richard and Kimball Anne
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
Barzach Daniel -- None Available
Barzach Daniel -- None Available
Cary Bryan C -- --
Cary Anne C $3,675,000 --
Watras Michael E $2,100,000 --
Kimball Richard $1,150,000 --
Cary Bryan C -- --
Cary Anne C $3,675,000 --
Watras Michael E $2,100,000 --
Kimball Richard $1,150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barzach Daniel $2,662,500
Closed Barzach Daniel $2,662,500
Previous Owner Voorhees Russell $1,000,001
Previous Owner Voorhees Russell $870,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/14/2022 10/14/22 Sold $3,550,000 -3.9% $887 / Sq Ft
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Price Changed $3,695,000 -4.0% $923 / Sq Ft
05/20/2022 05/20/22 For Sale $3,850,000 -- $962 / 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 $34,443 $2,344,650 $1,518,510 $826,140
2023 $33,411 $1,897,280 $1,226,750 $670,530
2022 $32,690 $1,897,280 $1,226,750 $670,530
2021 $31,950 $1,897,280 $1,226,750 $670,530
2020 $31,040 $1,897,280 $1,226,750 $670,530
2019 $31,248 $1,897,280 $1,226,750 $670,530
2018 $32,535 $2,023,350 $1,353,100 $670,250
2017 $32,697 $2,023,350 $1,353,100 $670,250
2016 $31,908 $2,023,350 $1,353,100 $670,250
2015 $31,058 $2,023,350 $1,353,100 $670,250
2014 $30,370 $2,023,350 $1,353,100 $670,250
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170490566

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000066-000000-000014