NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Echo Dr Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $2,205,000 - $2,642,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,177 Sq Ft
$776/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 02, 2019

Last sale price $1,460,000 $460 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,680/month

210 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2019

Custom built in 2010 by Grunow Builders for his family, this 5 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bath colonial was built with no details spared. You will enjoy every inch of this home from its custom millwork & paneled archways, formal DR, LR w/fireplace, playroom, remodeled kitchen, eat-in dining area & generously sized family room. The 2nd and 3rd floors lead to a gorgeous master suite with a oversized his/her walk-in closet, 2nd floor laundry room, plus 4 additional bedrooms & two full baths. The level, private backyard comes complete w/outdoor shower, slate patio and plenty of privacy to entertain. Enormous detached two car garage & workshop bonus space a plus!! Tons of storage inside & out. Don't miss all this house has to offer & more, located on sought after street & neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristina Veeder

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0786270 Listed on: 09/05/2018

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non-Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,032

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,177 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Workshop
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partially Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: All TV's & mounting brackets.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,032

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3177
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3177
  • Total Sq Ft: 3177
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Nearby Amenities: Park, Private Rec Facilities
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Inclusions: All chandeliers and window treatments, washer & dryer.
  • Exclusions: All TV's & mounting brackets.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3177
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: Middlesex Road, Right onto Hoyt, Left onto Echo Drive.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd floor upstairs
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • 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: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Paved

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3700
  • Lot Description: Dry, Corner Lot, Level Lot
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R13

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 15032
  • Total Assessed Value: 912660
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105978

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
Sep 5, 2018
Closed on
May 2, 2019
Sold by
Grunow Dana and Grunow Benjamin
Bought by
Buckley Elizabeth and Buckley Kevin
Seller's Agent
Cristina Veeder
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$1,579,000
Sold Price
$1,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$119,000
-7.54%
Current Estimated Value
$2,464,829

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,004,829
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,168,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,031,121
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,421,989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2005
Sold by
Terhune Phillips G and Terhune Carol M
Bought by
Grunow Dana W and Grunow Benjamin
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
Buckley Elizabeth $1,460,000 --
Grunow Dana W $840,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buckley Kevin $216,400
Open Terhune Carol $1,168,000
Previous Owner Terhune Carol $625,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2019 05/02/19 Sold $1,460,000 -2.3% $460 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2019 01/21/19 Price Changed $1,495,000 -5.3% $471 / Sq Ft
09/05/2018 09/05/18 For Sale $1,579,000 -- $497 / 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 $18,565 $1,199,310 $675,570 $523,740
2024 $17,618 $1,199,310 $675,570 $523,740
2023 $16,126 $915,740 $482,580 $433,160
2022 $15,778 $915,740 $482,580 $433,160
2021 $15,369 $912,660 $482,580 $430,080
2020 $14,931 $912,660 $482,580 $430,080
2019 $15,032 $912,660 $482,580 $430,080
2018 $13,896 $864,150 $448,350 $415,800
2017 $13,965 $864,150 $448,350 $415,800
2016 $13,628 $864,150 $448,350 $415,800
2015 $13,265 $864,150 $448,350 $415,800
2014 $12,971 $864,150 $448,350 $415,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170122105

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000030-000000-000042