NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Tanglewood Trail Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $1,581,000 - $3,739,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft
$1,401/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2020

Last sale price $1,075,000 $514 Per Sq Ft

Est. 172% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,488/month

404 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ranch Style House
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of May 2020

Amazing Opportunity! Enjoy single floor living on a highly sought-after neighborhood cul-de-sac. Walk to town, train, shopping and beautiful Tilley Pond Park. Move right in or bring your plans for renovation and expansion. Open concept kitchen/family room area and formal living and dining room are perfect for entertaining. Large basement with full bath and attached garage has tons of potential! This unique opportunity won't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christa FitzPatrick

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0801151 Listed on: 04/10/2019

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Hanley

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0795184

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,227

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,090 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Workshop
  • Partial Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,227

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2090
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2090
  • Total Sq Ft: 2090
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Nearby Amenities: Commuter Bus, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: Leroy to Rocaton to Tanglewood Trail
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Breezeway, Laundry Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Breezeway, French Doors, Gutters, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 500
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0300
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 14227
  • Total Assessed Value: 863800
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 104578

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2019
Closed on
May 13, 2020
Sold by
Joy Sutton Collins Ret
Bought by
Bell William O and Bell Ingrid M
Seller's Agent
Christa FitzPatrick
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Hanley
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,000
-10.34%
Total Days on Market
404
Current Estimated Value
$2,927,693

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,852,693
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.21%
Original Mortgage
$107,500
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2011
Sold by
Collins Joy S
Bought by
Collins Peter Roi and Collins Joy Sutton

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1996
Sold by
Watson William E and Freitag Martha E
Bought by
Collins Peter and Collins Joy S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1992
Sold by
Ryan Stephen
Bought by
Watson William
Source: Public Records

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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
Bell William O -- None Available
Collins Peter Roi -- --
Collins Joy Sutton -- --
Collins Peter $520,000 --
Watson William $447,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bell William O $2,515,000
Closed Bell William O $107,500
Closed Bell William O $860,000
Previous Owner Watson William $121,000
Previous Owner Watson William $240,000
Previous Owner Watson William $42,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2020 05/21/20 Sold $1,075,000 -10.3% $514 / Sq Ft
01/30/2020 01/30/20 For Sale $1,199,000 +11.5% $574 / Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Off Market $1,075,000 -- --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 Price Changed $1,199,000 -7.7% $574 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Price Changed $1,299,000 -7.1% $622 / Sq Ft
04/10/2019 04/10/19 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $669 / 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 $24,132 $1,642,760 $889,910 $752,850
2023 $15,212 $863,800 $635,670 $228,130
2022 $14,883 $863,800 $635,670 $228,130
2021 $14,546 $863,800 $635,670 $228,130
2020 $14,106 $863,800 $635,670 $228,130
2019 $14,227 $863,800 $635,670 $228,130
2018 $14,004 $870,870 $615,930 $254,940
2017 $14,073 $870,870 $615,930 $254,940
2016 $13,734 $870,870 $615,930 $254,940
2015 $13,368 $870,870 $615,930 $254,940
2014 $13,072 $870,870 $615,930 $254,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170181928

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000018-000000-000032