$2,355,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2025

7 Lantern Ln Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,742 Sq Ft
1.22 Acres

Recently Sold

$629 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.22 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of June 2025

LOCATION LOCATION! Tremendous opportunity to move to a cul de sac within walking distance to schools, the train, Darien Commons and Woodland Park. This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers a large open living space with doors leading to deck ideal for entertaining. The kitchen includes an extra large dining area with built-in bar and a sun filled family room. Special features include 3 wood burning fireplaces and a full finished walk out basement with laundry room, full bath and potential extra bedroom. Lots of storage as well as a two car garage with a separate walk in entrance. This home offers wonderful space both indoors and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Swift

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0792028 Listed on: 03/12/2025

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

Abigail Moore

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0793333

Last Buyer's Agent

Janine Tienken

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0775247

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,970

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 1.22 Acre Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 105566

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,970

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2922
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 820
  • Total Sq Ft: 3742
  • Year Built: 1959
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Park, Public Transportation
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Middlesex Road to Lantern Lane, #7 on left
  • Financing Used: Private
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System, Wired For Audio

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, French Doors
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.22
  • Lot Description: Secluded Some Wetlands Lightly Wooded On Cul-De-Sac
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 105566

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 21970

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Holmes
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Bergwall Donna
Bought by
Schroeder Katie F and Schroeder Luke C
Seller's Agent
Kim Swift
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Janine Tienken
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,049,000
Sold Price
$2,355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$306,000
14.93%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$2,421,048

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,048
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.12%
Original Mortgage
$1,766,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,761,554
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$696,725

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2005
Sold by
Sullivan Timothy C and Sullivan Kathryn A
Bought by
Bergwall Eric J and Bergwall Donna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2002
Sold by
Helmers John B and Helmers Adele Glenn
Bought by
Sullivan Timothy C and Sullivan Kathryn A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1997
Sold by
Mchenry Scott P and Mchenry Eileen W
Bought by
Helmers John B and Helmers Adele G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1987
Sold by
Knowles Keith
Bought by
Mchenry Scott
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,355,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,355,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,760,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,760,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 --
Warranty Deed $715,000 --
Warranty Deed $715,000 --
Deed $600,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,766,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,766,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $900,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $900,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $2,355,000 +14.9% $629 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $2,049,000 -- $548 / 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 $23,151 $1,495,550 $1,091,300 $404,250
2024 $21,970 $1,495,550 $1,091,300 $404,250
2023 $19,419 $1,102,710 $727,580 $375,130
2022 $19,000 $1,102,710 $727,580 $375,130
2021 $5,602 $1,102,710 $727,580 $375,130
2020 $18,040 $1,102,710 $727,580 $375,130
2019 $18,162 $1,102,710 $727,580 $375,130
2018 $206 $1,023,330 $637,980 $385,350
2017 $16,537 $1,023,330 $637,980 $385,350
2016 $16,138 $1,023,330 $637,980 $385,350
2015 $14,398 $938,000 $637,980 $300,020
2014 $14,079 $938,000 $637,980 $300,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24079216

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000026-000000-000004