NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Middlesex Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,566,000 - $1,804,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,986 Sq Ft
$821/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,211,000 $610 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,693/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 2-minute walk to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of September 2022

Charming 3 bedroom Colonial with generously-sized rooms! Many new exterior and interior updates. Central air and newer windows.
First floor features: an open circular floor plan with easy flow and light streaming in. 1st floor Includes: foyer, 1/2 bath, living room with wood burning fireplace, playroom/den with French doors, formal dining room, primary office, eat-in kitchen w/ mudroom by the back door, and attached to exterior deck. Newly renovated lower level with flexible space for playroom, exercise nook, and a 2nd home office. All bedrooms on the 2nd floor with full bath, and pull down attic stairs for storage. 2 car garage with extra storage. The home is connected to natural gas. (presently heated by oil). Fabulous, friendly neighborhood with sidewalks to Holmes Elementary, Middlesex Middle School and the #1 in the state, Darien High School. Steps to Woodland Park. Superb location, close to everything: 1.1 miles to Noroton Heights train station and shopping village, completed in 2022. 1.9 miles to Weed Beach. 38 miles to NYC, You must see to appreciate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Roberts

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0783281 Listed on: 07/03/2022

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Beinfield

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0240650

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,480

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: dining room chandelier

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,480

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Noroton Heights
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1672
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1672
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 314
  • Total Sq Ft: 1986
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: dining room chandelier
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1672
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/11/2022
  • Directions: From Post Road - north on Hollow Tree Ridge Road, then west on Middlesex. Park on Oakshade if driveway blocked.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 78

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2100
  • Lot Description: Dry, Cleared, Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 9480
  • Total Assessed Value: 550200
  • Mil Rate Base: 17.230
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.230
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105292

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2022
Closed on
Sep 15, 2022
Sold by
Gildart Corey and Gildart Priscilla
Bought by
Paterno Victor and Paterno Meghan
Seller's Agent
Pam Roberts
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Beinfield
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,211,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
10.09%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$1,630,427

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$419,427
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,029,350
Outstanding Balance
$979,300
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$616,548

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2020
Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Wolyniec Krzysztof
Bought by
Gildart Corey and Gildart Priscilla
Seller's Agent
Amy Barsanti
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Pam Roberts
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.94%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2007
Sold by
Droogan Cornelius J and Droogan Catherine J
Bought by
Wolyniec Krzysztof

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$666,000
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1998
Sold by
Smith J Michael and Smith Rebecca K
Bought by
Droogan Cornelius J and Droogan Catherine J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1991
Sold by
Fuiks Lewis and Fuiks Patricia
Bought by
Smith J Michael and Smith Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
9.53%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1987
Sold by
Mironovich Alex
Bought by
Fuiks Lewis J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,000
Interest Rate
9.01%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Paterno Victor $1,211,000 None Available
Gildart Corey $750,000 None Available
Wolyniec Krzysztof $832,500 --
Droogan Cornelius J $455,000 --
Smith J Michael $330,000 --
Fuiks Lewis J $318,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Paterno Victor $1,029,350
Previous Owner Gildart Corey $593,530
Previous Owner Gildart Corey $600,000
Previous Owner Fuiks Lewis J $666,000
Previous Owner Fuiks Lewis J $364,000
Previous Owner Fuiks Lewis J $330,000
Previous Owner Fuiks Lewis J $254,000
Closed Fuiks Lewis J $45,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Sold $1,211,000 +10.1% $610 / Sq Ft
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Sale $1,100,000 +46.7% $554 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Sold $750,000 -6.3% $449 / Sq Ft
05/05/2020 05/05/20 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2020 03/18/20 For Sale $800,000 -- $478 / 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 $12,076 $780,080 $580,860 $199,220
2024 $11,459 $780,080 $580,860 $199,220
2023 $9,689 $550,200 $387,240 $162,960
2022 $9,480 $550,200 $387,240 $162,960
2021 $9,265 $550,200 $387,240 $162,960
2020 $9,001 $550,200 $387,240 $162,960
2019 $9,062 $550,200 $387,240 $162,960
2018 $9,454 $587,930 $427,280 $160,650
2017 $9,501 $587,930 $427,280 $160,650
2016 $9,272 $587,930 $427,280 $160,650
2015 $9,025 $587,930 $427,280 $160,650
2014 $8,825 $587,930 $427,280 $160,650
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170505458

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000024-000000-000063