$4,725,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2024

70 Long Neck Point Rd Darien, CT 06820

Darien Neighborhood
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,212 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$761 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

285 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Finished Attic
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2024

Welcome to 70 Long Neck Point Road where timeless architecture meets perfect functionality for todays lifestyle. Built in 1992 and then renovated in 2006 by Louise Brooks, this brick colonial includes five bedrooms and four full and one half bath. The 6200 square foot home sits on one acre of land and boasts 9 foot ceilings, a grand foyer, formal living room, dining room, library, and family room. The heart of the home is the amazing sun drenched kitchen complete with two islands, a gourmet stove, double ovens, ample storage, and a fabulous wet bar. An extra large mudroom off the four car garage completes the first floor of this home. The second floor consists of five bedrooms, four full baths and a laundry room. The home is topped off by a sun filled bonus room on the third floor. French doors on the ground floor lead to multiple outdoor spaces including a large terrace with built in grill and a covered porch. This is an amazing opportunity to own one of Darien’s most beautiful homes on one of its most prestigious streets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Balanoff

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0778235

Houlihan Lawrence

Co-Listed By

April Kaynor

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0792374

Last Buyer's Agent

Bruce Baker

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0769662

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,212 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: ask listing agent for complete list
  • Assessor Parcel Number 108483

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,866

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Long Neck Point
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6212
  • Total Sq Ft: 6212
  • Year Built: 1992
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Exclusions: ask listing agent for complete list
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 6212
  • Directions: Rings End Road to Pear Tree to Long Neck
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 6212
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 70

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Grill, Porch, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 4
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Paved
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 108483

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 49866
  • Total Assessed Value: 2831710
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.61

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
Jun 26, 2023
Closed on
May 23, 2024
Sold by
Novak John F and Novak Elizabeth A
Bought by
Debow Thomas J and Debow Suzanne M
Seller's Agent
Katherine Balanoff
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Baker
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$5,995,000
Sold Price
$4,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,270,000
-21.18%
Total Days on Market
285
Views
693
Current Estimated Value
$5,346,895

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$621,895
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.30%
Original Mortgage
$2,835,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,802,446
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,544,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2009
Sold by
Kelly Michael J and Kelly Martha H
Bought by
Novak John E and Novak Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2005
Sold by
Hawes George D and Hawes Janice D
Bought by
Kelly Michael J and Kelly Martua H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1991
Sold by
Fodor John
Bought by
Christiansen George and Christiansen S

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $4,725,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $4,725,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,950,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,950,000 --
Executors Deed $140,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $2,835,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,835,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $2,450,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $295,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Sold $4,725,000 -10.0% $761 / Sq Ft
04/06/2024 04/06/24 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Price Changed $5,250,000 -7.8% $845 / Sq Ft
08/22/2023 08/22/23 Price Changed $5,695,000 -5.0% $917 / Sq Ft
06/26/2023 06/26/23 For Sale $5,995,000 -- $965 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $59,559 $4,054,400 $1,960,000 $2,094,400
2023 $49,866 $2,831,710 $1,400,000 $1,431,710
2022 $48,790 $2,831,710 $1,400,000 $1,431,710
2021 $47,686 $2,831,710 $1,400,000 $1,431,710
2020 $46,242 $2,831,710 $1,400,000 $1,431,710
2019 $7,762 $2,831,710 $1,400,000 $1,431,710
2018 $40,907 $2,543,940 $1,134,000 $1,409,940
2017 $7,690 $2,543,940 $1,134,000 $1,409,940
2016 $40,118 $2,543,940 $1,134,000 $1,409,940
2015 $39,049 $2,543,940 $1,134,000 $1,409,940
2014 $38,185 $2,543,940 $1,134,000 $1,409,940
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170574631

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000060-000000-000014