$17,000,000
$2M PRICE DROP

865 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated payment $98,410/month

Total Views 49,811
6 Beds
9 Baths
10,197 Sq Ft
$1,667 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • 4-minute walk to Talmadge Hill Station
  • Pool House
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Wine Cellar
  • Sauna

About This Home

Blending refined elegance with complete privacy, this 9.5-acre estate is a true sanctuary for those seeking a sophisticated lifestyle. At the end of a Bradford Pear-lined gravel drive, the compound features a 10,000 sq. ft. main house, pool and pool house, two-bedroom guest cottage, and a breathtaking field house by architect Louise Brooks. The main home marries historic charm with sleek, modern design, while the field house offers a unique space for recreation and entertaining-including an indoor batting cage, two-lane bowling alley, resistance pool, and chic lounge areas. 856 Hollow Tree Ridge Road is a classic home reimagined for modern living.

Listing Agent

Ashley Dineen

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0761034 Listed on: 09/05/2024

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $71,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 9.26 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 10,197 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Bonus Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Smart Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Ox Ridge Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Please see Listing agent
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2490077

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$71,527

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 10197
  • Total Sq Ft: 10197
  • Year Built: 1937
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Exclusions: Please see Listing agent
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: HOLLOW TREE RIDGE ROAD
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 10197
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished, Cooled, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Sauna, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Breezeway, Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Steam/Sauna, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Appliances, Lighting, Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 865

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Guest House, French Doors, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, Heated, Pool House, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 9.26
  • Lot Description: Secluded Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R2
  • Parcel #: 2490077

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 71527
  • Total Assessed Value: 4620630
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.48

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $71,527 $4,620,630 $2,138,710 $2,481,920
2024 $67,877 $4,620,630 $2,138,710 $2,481,920
2023 $73,485 $4,172,910 $1,425,830 $2,747,080
2022 $71,899 $4,172,910 $1,425,830 $2,747,080
2021 $70,272 $4,172,910 $1,425,830 $2,747,080
2020 $68,269 $4,172,910 $1,425,830 $2,747,080
2019 $68,728 $4,172,910 $1,425,830 $2,747,080
2018 $79,999 $4,975,040 $1,355,760 $3,619,280
2017 $79,470 $4,917,710 $1,355,760 $3,561,950
2016 $77,552 $4,917,710 $1,355,760 $3,561,950
2015 $75,487 $4,917,710 $1,355,760 $3,561,950
2014 $73,815 $4,917,710 $1,355,760 $3,561,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Price Changed $17,000,000 -10.5% $1,667 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $19,000,000 -- $1,863 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,749,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,100,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $2,500,000 No Value Available
Closed $1,750,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24043900

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000003-000000-000081-000001