NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Briar Brae Rd Darien, CT 06820

Darien Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,412,000 - $2,691,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,312 Sq Ft
$597/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 10, 2019

Last sale price $1,642,500 $381 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,018/month

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Property is near public transit
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2019

Picture perfect New England Colonial recently updated with quality, style and flair. Newly enlarged kitchen adjacent to dramatic family room with built-ins and fireplace. Formal Dining Room with fireplace and French Doors to private patio. Sleek Library with built-ins and full length arched windows. First floor en-suite guest room. Second floor Master with marble bath and huge walk-in closet. Jack and Jill bedrooms and bath, fifth bedroom with hall bath and laundry room all on second floor. Lower level playroom and media room with natural light conveniently located next to two-car attached garage. Lovely, private, fenced yard on a quiet cul-de-sac close to school, town and train. **Please note** Two finished rooms in lower level (over 700 sq ft) not included in square footage. Total over 4200 sq ft!

Last Listed By

Cathy Thomas

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0768642 Listed on: 10/17/2018

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,135

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

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

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Master Bedroom and Dining Room Drapes, Light fixtures in family room and 2 girls' BRs and all TV's and mounts excluded. Swing set & Dining Room Chandelier negotiable. All other window treatments and hardware included.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,135

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3472
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3472
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 840
  • Total Sq Ft: 4312
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: Master Bedroom and Dining Room Drapes, Light fixtures in family room and 2 girls' BRs and all TV's and mounts excluded. Swing set & Dining Room Chandelier negotiable. All other window treatments and hardware included.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3472
  • Directions: Hoyt Street to Briar Brae Road. House on left hand side.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: 500

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5100
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot, Fence - Full
  • Zoning: R12

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 18135
  • Total Assessed Value: 1127770
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.080
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105882

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2019
Sold by
Steinkraus Eric and Steinkraus Edward
Bought by
Watts George and Warrs Sara
Total Days on Market
127
Current Estimated Value
$2,573,210

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2018
Closed on
Apr 10, 2019
Sold by
Watts George and Watts Sara
Bought by
Johnson Douglas and Johnson Samantha
Seller's Agent
Cathy Thomas
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Diane Millas
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,699,000
Sold Price
$1,642,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$56,500
-3.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,314,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2014
Closed on
May 20, 2014
Sold by
Murphy Jeremy A and Murphy Katherine
Bought by
Watts 4Th George W and Watts Sara F
Seller's Agent
Patricia Redican
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Thomas
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,760,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-1.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,408,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2006
Sold by
Mcilree James P and Mcilree Nora R
Bought by
Murphy Jeremy A and Murphy Katherine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1999
Sold by
Mclaughlin Michael and Mclaughlin Susan Z
Bought by
Mcilree Nora R and Mcilree James P

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Watts George $2,651,000 --
Johnson Douglas $1,642,500 --
Watts 4Th George W $1,760,000 --
Murphy Jeremy A $1,220,000 --
Mcilree Nora R $779,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Douglas A $1,314,000
Previous Owner Greenway Robert $1,314,000
Previous Owner Greenway Robert $1,408,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2019 04/10/19 Sold $1,642,500 -3.3% $381 / Sq Ft
02/21/2019 02/21/19 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2019 01/03/19 For Sale $1,699,000 +3.4% $394 / Sq Ft
12/20/2018 12/20/18 Off Market $1,642,500 -- --
10/17/2018 10/17/18 For Sale $1,699,000 -3.5% $394 / Sq Ft
05/20/2014 05/20/14 Sold $1,760,000 -1.9% $507 / Sq Ft
04/20/2014 04/20/14 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2014 02/24/14 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $517 / 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 $20,196 $1,374,800 $647,850 $726,950
2023 $18,666 $1,059,940 $462,770 $597,170
2022 $18,263 $1,059,940 $462,770 $597,170
2021 $17,849 $1,059,940 $462,770 $597,170
2020 $17,341 $1,059,940 $462,770 $597,170
2019 $17,457 $1,059,940 $462,770 $597,170
2018 $18,135 $1,127,770 $471,590 $656,180
2017 $18,225 $1,127,770 $471,590 $656,180
2016 $17,785 $1,127,770 $471,590 $656,180
2015 $16,505 $1,075,270 $471,590 $603,680
2014 $16,140 $1,075,270 $471,590 $603,680
Source: Public Records

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    (203) 722-6848

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    Cathy Thomas
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  • Diane Millas

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Diane Millas

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 722-8349

    60 Total Sales

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  • Patricia Redican

    Seller's Agent in 2014

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170134474

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000029-000000-000036

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820 Darien

8 Briar Brae Rd, Darien, CT

Homes for Sale in Darien, CT

This home is located at 8 Briar Brae Rd, Darien, CT 06820 since 17 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $2,573,210, approximately $596 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 8 Briar Brae Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Holmes Elementary School, Middlesex Middle School, and Darien High School.

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