$1,365,000
SOLD MAY 11, 2017

9 Midbrook Ln Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,140 Sq Ft
0.95 Acres

Recently Sold

$435 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Royle Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2020

Lovely colonial on sought-after cul-de-sac. Conveniently located, but worlds away in private setting. Sweeping yard, private woods, overlooking spectacular pond. House has charm, details of yesteryear combined with updated amenities. Living and dining rooms with Western exposure, French doors open to bricked screened-in porch and patio. Family room with high beamed ceiling, plate glass window and granite bar offers year-round views. Kitchen has granite countertops. Playroom with built-in bookcases. Cozy library, bamboo wallpaper and built-in bookcases. Four bedrooms up plus office/extra room. Walk-up attic with separate room easily converted. Don't miss this rare find in the heart of Darien.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peggy Hersam

Halstead Real Estate License #RES.0782311 Listed on: 02/15/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Callahan

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0774985

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 3,140 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot

Schools

  • Royle Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,224

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3140
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3140
  • Total Sq Ft: 3140
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3140
  • Directions: Leroy Avenue to Midbrook Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: lower
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 9

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Masonry
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Off Street Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9500
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Water View
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 15224
  • Total Assessed Value: 965370
  • Mil Rate Base: 15.770
  • Mil Rate Total: 15.770
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103314

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2020
Sold by
Lippman Spencer A and Lippman Sarah W
Bought by
Fay Jason and West Courtney P
Current Estimated Value
$2,414,258

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,016,000
Outstanding Balance
$903,423
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,510,835

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2017
Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Hersam Andrew and Hersam Margaret
Bought by
Lipplan Spencer and Lippman Sarah
Seller's Agent
Peggy Hersam
Halstead Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robert Callahan
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$1,485,000
Sold Price
$1,365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-8.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,092,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2004
Sold by
Fincl Cendant Mobility
Bought by
Hersam Andrew R and Hersam Margaret W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1998
Sold by
Stewart Charles F and Stewart Patricia H
Bought by
Shimmel Howard M and Shimmel Theresa A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,270,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,365,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 --
Warranty Deed $885,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $384,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $1,016,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,092,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $136,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Sold $1,270,000 -8.3% $404 / Sq Ft
02/24/2020 02/24/20 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2020 01/13/20 For Sale $1,385,000 +1.5% $441 / Sq Ft
05/11/2017 05/11/17 Sold $1,365,000 -8.1% $435 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2017 02/15/17 For Sale $1,485,000 -- $473 / 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 $18,440 $1,191,190 $724,010 $467,180
2024 $17,499 $1,191,190 $724,010 $467,180
2023 $15,452 $877,450 $517,160 $360,290
2022 $15,118 $877,450 $517,160 $360,290
2021 $14,776 $877,450 $517,160 $360,290
2020 $8,394 $877,450 $517,160 $360,290
2019 $0 $877,450 $517,160 $360,290
2018 $8,108 $970,550 $601,230 $369,320
2017 $7,331 $965,370 $601,230 $364,140
2016 $15,224 $965,370 $601,230 $364,140
2015 $14,818 $965,370 $601,230 $364,140
2014 $14,490 $965,370 $601,230 $364,140
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99174234

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000006-000000-000007