$2,100,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2020

9 Sylvan Rd Darien, CT 06820

55 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,637 Sq Ft
0.96 Acres

Recently Sold

$453 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

279 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of August 2023

One of a kind. A classic 1930's home completely renovated to perfection with timeless style and taste by the current owners. An ideal location close to town and Cherry Lawn Park this home over looks acres of open space from multiple private terraces.The center of every home is the kitchen and this one is awesome boasting the best of design, materials and appliances. A flexible floor plan highlighted by lots of family space for reading , viewing, gaming or relaxing. Antique beams and a fireplace add warmth to the dining room. An office with french doors to a private terrace and a first floor bedroom make for easy living. 5 brs 41/2 baths 4600 sgft., tons of storage, a full house generator and an incredible sound system. This home is in move in condition

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Milne

Houlihan Lawrence License #REB.0469520

Houlihan Lawrence

Last Buyer's Agent

Keiley Fuller

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0778203

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,395

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,637 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 55 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Terrace
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: drapes in MBR, LR. Basement wine coolers, Washer & dryer, stereo turntable.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,395

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4637
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4637
  • Total Sq Ft: 4637
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Inclusions: fireplace equipment, hot tub, generator, appliances listed above.
  • Exclusions: drapes in MBR, LR. Basement wine coolers, Washer & dryer, stereo turntable.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: Brookside Road to Sylvan, house on left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 55
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 9

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Shed, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Propane
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9600
  • Lot Description: Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 22395
  • Total Assessed Value: 1359750
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103082

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2023
Closed on
Aug 29, 2023
Sold by
Kloot Niels
Bought by
Kircher Jennifer and Kircher William C
Seller's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Zoe Hamann
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,795,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
7.33%
Total Days on Market
279
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$3,458,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$458,868
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,066,044
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,246,141

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2019
Closed on
Jan 9, 2020
Sold by
Geissinger John and Geissinger Anne
Bought by
Kloot Niels
Seller's Agent
Douglas Milne
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$395,000
-15.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,650,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2012
Closed on
May 2, 2012
Sold by
Dauk Nancy R and Beer Robert A
Bought by
Geissinger John W and Geissinger Anne S
Seller's Agent
Nancy R Dauk
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Melinda Beardsley
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.59%

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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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 None Available
Executors Deed $1,600,000 --
Executors Deed $1,600,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,650,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,650,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $900,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2023 08/29/23 Sold $3,000,000 +7.3% $647 / Sq Ft
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2023 07/14/23 For Sale $2,795,000 +33.1% $603 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Sold $2,100,000 -4.3% $453 / Sq Ft
10/20/2019 10/20/19 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Price Changed $2,195,000 -7.6% $473 / Sq Ft
05/09/2019 05/09/19 Price Changed $2,375,000 -2.5% $512 / Sq Ft
03/19/2019 03/19/19 Price Changed $2,435,000 -2.4% $525 / Sq Ft
01/14/2019 01/14/19 For Sale $2,495,000 +55.9% $538 / Sq Ft
05/02/2012 05/02/12 Sold $1,600,000 -5.6% $387 / Sq Ft
04/02/2012 04/02/12 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2012 01/25/12 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $410 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $26,057 $1,773,800 $871,430 $902,370
2023 $23,945 $1,359,750 $622,440 $737,310
2022 $23,428 $1,359,750 $622,440 $737,310
2021 $22,898 $1,359,750 $622,440 $737,310
2020 $22,246 $1,359,750 $622,440 $737,310
2019 $22,395 $1,359,750 $622,440 $737,310
2018 $22,127 $1,376,060 $603,050 $773,010
2017 $22,237 $1,376,060 $603,050 $773,010
2016 $21,700 $1,376,060 $603,050 $773,010
2015 $21,123 $1,376,060 $603,050 $773,010
2014 $20,655 $1,376,060 $603,050 $773,010
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170154794

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000004-000000-000076