NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Laforge Rd Darien, CT 06820

Darien Area

Estimated Value: $2,547,527

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,976 Sq Ft
$856/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 10, 2017

Last sale price $1,303,000 $438 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,754 / mo

202 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hindley Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of July 2017

LOCATION! CONDITION! VALUE!METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED UNIQUE COLONIAL IN AWARD WINNING HINDLEY NEIGHBORHOOD OFFERS AN OPEN AIRY FLOOR PLAN FOR EASY LIVING AND ENTERTAINING.SUNNY AND BRIGHT THROUGHOUT WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS,CUSTOM EAT-IN KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM,SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE AND BONUS/GREAT ROOM.PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED YARD AND BLUESTONE TERRACE COMPLETE THE PICTURE!WALK TO TRAIN,SCHOOLS,BEACHES,YMCA AND BAKER PARK.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Mehlhope

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0760145 Listed on: 09/28/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Granath

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0795997

Houlihan Lawrence

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 13,939 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R15

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,976 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Terrace

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Hindley Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,077

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2976
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2976
  • Total Sq Ft: 2976
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • Association Amenities: Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2976
  • Directions: LAFORGE RD., #8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd floor
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • 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: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3200
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: R15

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 11077
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 107216

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2016
Closed on
Jul 11, 2017
Sold by
Mehlhope Carl and Mehlhope Megan
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Megan Mehlhope
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Granath
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,303,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$92,000
-6.59%
Current Estimated Value
$2,547,527

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,244,527
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,042,400
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1995
Sold by
Capasso John and Capasso Barbara
Bought by
Mehhope Carl and Mehhope Megan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1987
Sold by
Merchant William
Bought by
Capasso John P
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Darien, CT

  • Karen Finn Real Estate Agent - Gatehouse Realty Inc

    Karen Finn

    Gatehouse Realty Inc

    (475) 264-4329

    5 Total Sales

    1 in Darien

    $1,506,250 Price

    Karen Finn
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  • Suzette Kraus Real Estate Agent - Compass Connecticut, LLC

    Suzette Kraus

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (845) 643-2548

    98 Total Sales

    2 in Darien

    $1.1M - $1.2M Price Range

    Suzette Kraus
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  • Andrew Smith Real Estate Agent - Houlihan Lawrence

    Andrew Smith

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (914) 825-4166

    28 Total Sales

    3 in Darien

    $2.8M - $4.4M Price Range

    Andrew Smith
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  • Mary Kirby Real Estate Agent - Houlihan Lawrence Inc.

    Mary Kirby

    Houlihan Lawrence Inc.

    (877) 840-7773

    21 Total Sales

    4 in Darien

    $1.1M - $2.8M Price Range

    Mary Kirby
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  • Hayes Hopple Real Estate Agent - Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty

    Hayes Hopple

    Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty

    (551) 203-9552

    32 Total Sales

    1 in Darien

    $1,695,000 Price

    Hayes Hopple
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  • Jennifer Baukol Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Jennifer Baukol

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (914) 506-5356

    19 Total Sales

    1 in Darien

    $875,000 Price

    Jennifer Baukol
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,303,000 --
Mehhope Carl $418,000 --
Capasso John P $246,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $950,500
Closed Smith Melvin $952,000
Closed Smith Melvin $1,042,400
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $867,000
Previous Owner Mehlaope Carl N $869,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $869,000
Closed Mehlhope Carl N $869,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $860,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl $150,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $403,500
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $406,000
Previous Owner Melhope Carl $407,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl $407,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $392,500
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $394,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $372,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $374,000
Previous Owner Mehlhope Carl N $376,000
Previous Owner Capasso John $234,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Sold $1,303,000 +1.2% $438 / Sq Ft
04/18/2017 04/18/17 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Price Changed $1,288,000 -4.2% $433 / Sq Ft
02/15/2017 02/15/17 Price Changed $1,345,000 -3.6% $452 / Sq Ft
09/28/2016 09/28/16 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $469 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History

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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 $16,453 $1,062,880 $643,790 $419,090
2024 $15,614 $1,062,880 $643,790 $419,090
2023 $14,409 $818,230 $459,900 $358,330
2022 $14,098 $818,230 $459,900 $358,330
2021 $13,779 $818,230 $459,900 $358,330
2020 $13,386 $818,230 $459,900 $358,330
2019 $13,476 $818,230 $459,900 $358,330
2018 $11,294 $702,380 $370,650 $331,730
2017 $11,350 $702,380 $370,650 $331,730
2016 $11,077 $702,380 $370,650 $331,730
2015 $10,782 $702,380 $370,650 $331,730
2014 $10,543 $702,380 $370,650 $331,730
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • MM

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Megan Mehlhope

    Houlihan Lawrence

  • DG

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Danielle Granath

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 655-8238

    2 Total Sales

    Danielle Granath
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99161913

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000044-000000-000028-B000000

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820

8 Laforge Rd, Darien, CT

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