$2,575,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2013

72 Delafield Island Rd Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,646 Sq Ft
1.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$554 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Health Club
  • In Ground Pool
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Medical Services
  • 1.25 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of September 2020

Spectacular sun-filled Frazier Peters home is beautifully sited on 1.25 private acres in Delafield Island Association and has been renovated with consideration to every detail. The stone home features a fabulous living room with soaring ceilings, a stone fireplace and French doors leading to a private terrace. The eat-in kitchen has been remodeled with granite countertops and an island and opens to the family room with cathedral ceilings, built-ins and French doors, also leading to the terrace with built-in gas grill. The focal point of the level rear yard is the spectacular spa and pool set against a landscaped hill including a waterfall flowing into the pool. This fabulous stone home is truly extraordinary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanne Hurty

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0752779 Listed on: 08/16/2013

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Libby Mattson

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0795773

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,167

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Elevator
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

Recreation

  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,167

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3800
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3256
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 846
  • Total Sq Ft: 4646
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3256
  • Directions: Delafield Island Rd In Delafield Island Assoc.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Heated, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Storage, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st & 2nd floor
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 72

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1021
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2500
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fence - Wood
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 24167
  • Total Assessed Value: 1834980
  • Mil Rate Total: 13.170
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 109283
  • Tax Year Pub Record: 2013

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
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Mccarthy Taryn F and Osgood-Mccarthy Greer
Bought by
Piselli Matthew J and Piselli Kate W
Seller's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sarah True
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-9.09%
Current Estimated Value
$3,111,538

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,111,538
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,435,919
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,626,786

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2013
Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Lyons Robert K and Ohern Catherine
Bought by
Mccarthy Taryn F and Osgood-Mccarthy Greer
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Hurty
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Libby Mattson
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-0.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.57%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2005
Sold by
Schwartz Gerald B and Bedford Martha H
Bought by
Lyons Robert K and Ohern Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2001
Sold by
Neely Judith S Est
Bought by
Schwartz Gerald B and Bedford Martha H
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,575,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,600,000 --
Executors Deed $950,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $800,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $900,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2020 09/09/20 Sold $2,000,000 -4.8% $562 / Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2020 06/03/20 Price Changed $2,100,000 -2.3% $590 / Sq Ft
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Price Changed $2,150,000 -2.3% $604 / Sq Ft
09/18/2019 09/18/19 For Sale $2,200,000 -14.6% $618 / Sq Ft
09/25/2013 09/25/13 Sold $2,575,000 -0.8% $554 / Sq Ft
08/26/2013 08/26/13 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2013 08/16/13 For Sale $2,595,000 -- $559 / 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 $22,786 $1,551,130 $630,700 $920,430
2023 $22,528 $1,279,250 $525,560 $753,690
2022 $22,041 $1,279,250 $525,560 $753,690
2021 $21,543 $1,279,250 $525,560 $753,690
2020 $20,948 $1,280,440 $526,750 $753,690
2019 $21,089 $1,280,440 $526,750 $753,690
2018 $25,974 $1,615,320 $609,560 $1,005,760
2017 $26,104 $1,615,320 $609,560 $1,005,760
2016 $25,474 $1,615,320 $609,560 $1,005,760
2015 $24,795 $1,615,320 $609,560 $1,005,760
2014 $24,246 $1,615,320 $609,560 $1,005,760
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99038399

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000070-000000-000022