$2,635,000
SOLD NOV 13, 2024

74 Pembroke Rd Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,880 Sq Ft
1.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$540 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2024

*HIGHEST AND BEST...MONDAY 9/30 BY 5PM* EASY LIVING! Nestled on the prestigious Pembroke Road,this exceptional residence offers a rare blend of luxury,convenience, & privacy. Set on 1.3-acres,this home is a sanctuary of comfort only moments from the heart of Darien,top-rated schools & popular Cherry Lawn Park. Spanning an impressive 4,880 square feet (primarilly on main level) the unique & spacious floor plan accommodates 4/5 bedrooms w/4 full baths,ensuring ample space for family & guests. Both the expansive living room & family room, adorned with custom-built bookcases & cozy wood-burning fireplaces have large windows & french doors to the patio & yard affording a unique indoor/outdoor vibe as does the skylit sunroom,all creating an inviting retreat for relaxation or entertainment. Both formal & casual dining options are available, w/ both a formal dining room & a breakfast room adjacent to the remodeled center island kitchen... a chef's delight,featuring modern appliances,a Sub-Zero fridge/freezer,and abundant cabinet & counter space.Through the french doors,a walk-in pantry & a full laundry space lead to a large 2-car garage,which boasts a walk-up stairway to a spacious room above-ideal for storage,a 2nd home office,or a workout area. The bedroom wing,includes a first-floor primary suite w/foyer, & full bath plus two additional bedrooms w/shared bath. Down the hall leads to a spacious office w/walk-out terrace & private entrance...(cont.)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Baker

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0769662 Listed on: 09/24/2024

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Spatola

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0809813

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,630

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,880 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 102680

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,630

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4880
  • Total Sq Ft: 4880
  • Year Built: 1952
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Finally,up a beautiful stairway presents a 2nd primary suite opportunity for guest or family,w/9-foot ceilings all overlooking a beautiful backyard. This home is a testament to elegance and practicality, offering a lifestyle of ease and sophistication in one of Darien's most sought-after neighborhoods.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Either Mansfield Road OR Brookside Road To Pembroke
  • Financing Used: Withheld
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Floored, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room Off Kitchen 14.6" x 7.2"
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 74

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Enclosed, Porch, Gutters, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.28
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R2
  • Parcel #: 102680

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 22630
  • Total Assessed Value: 1540490
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.69

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 24, 2024
Closed on
Nov 13, 2024
Sold by
Ward Stevenson E and Ward Christopher
Bought by
Oconnor Sean and Oconnor Mary N
Seller's Agent
Bruce Baker
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Spatola
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,275,000
Sold Price
$2,635,000
Premium/Discount to List
$360,000
15.82%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$2,714,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,976,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,959,867
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$899,604

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 1989
Sold by
Morrison Robin
Bought by
Ward Joan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
10.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $2,635,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,635,000 None Available
Deed $630,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,976,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,976,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $238,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $250,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Sold $2,635,000 +15.8% $540 / Sq Ft
10/06/2024 10/06/24 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 For Sale $2,275,000 -- $466 / 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 $23,847 $1,540,490 $858,480 $682,010
2024 $22,630 $1,540,490 $858,480 $682,010
2023 $18,470 $1,048,810 $572,320 $476,490
2022 $18,071 $1,048,810 $572,320 $476,490
2021 $17,662 $1,048,810 $572,320 $476,490
2020 $17,159 $1,048,810 $572,320 $476,490
2019 $17,274 $1,048,810 $572,320 $476,490
2018 $19,137 $1,190,140 $613,200 $576,940
2017 $19,233 $1,190,140 $613,200 $576,940
2016 $18,769 $1,190,140 $613,200 $576,940
2015 $18,269 $1,190,140 $613,200 $576,940
2014 $17,864 $1,190,140 $613,200 $576,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24048590

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000001-000000-000098