NOT LISTED FOR SALE

97 Christie Hill Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $4,329,000 - $5,503,000

6 Beds
9 Baths
7,200 Sq Ft
$691/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2020

Last sale price $3,075,000 $427 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,220/month

236 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • 1.49 Acre Lot
  • Finished Attic
  • Holmes Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2020

Quintessential Connecticut country colonial on 1.49 level acres, with stone walls, circular driveway, professionally landscaped, in the Wee Burn Country Club area of Darien. Built in 2000 & redecorated for today’s living, this 7,200 sf classic offers the taste & grace of a timeless design while meeting the demands of our technologically advanced lives. Elegant foyer, striking staircase, beautiful living & dining rooms, luxurious library. A large, light, bright gourmet kitchen, with dining area, fabulous family room with stone fireplace and built-ins opening to spacious flagstone terrace. Second floor offers large master suite, 5 bedrooms, playroom, office. Bonus room on third floor. Finished lower level with rec and media rooms. 3 car garage, 5 fireplaces, generator, invisible fence. House is wired for a large portable generator (generator sub panel). *Agents please see added note regarding sf.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Hess

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0308249 Listed on: 03/09/2020

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Anika Charron

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0809232

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,140

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 1.49 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Entertainment System
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Terrace
  • Shed

Schools

  • Holmes Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Underground Utilities
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Modified Wall Outlets
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,140

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5848
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5848
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1352
  • Total Sq Ft: 7200
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library
  • Remarks Public Addendum: House has been measured and it is 7,200 sq. ft. The field card does not reflect the 1,352 sq. ft. of finished space in lower level and third floor. The square footage per SMART MLS is incorrect. House was started in 1999 and finished in 2000. There is
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/20/2020
  • Directions: Hollow Tree Ridge Road heading north, left onto Christie Hill, house on right.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 9.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Electric Outlet(s), Entertainment System, Lighting, Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 97

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Circular, Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.4900
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Dry, Level Lot, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 33140
  • Total Assessed Value: 2029370
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 105941

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 4, 2020
Sold by
Williams Ross E and Williams Brenda L
Bought by
Chandar Arjun and Patil Nikita
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Hess
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Anika Charron
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$420,000
-12.02%
Current Estimated Value
$4,972,132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,897,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.64%
Original Mortgage
$2,460,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,177,406
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$3,063,114

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2005
Sold by
Spalding Michael and Spalding Elyse
Bought by
Williams Ross E and Williams Brenda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,950
Interest Rate
4.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2000
Sold by
Heggland Rose D
Bought by
Spalding Michael and Spalding Elyse

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1999
Sold by
Beppu Atsuo and Beppu Minami
Bought by
Heggland Rose D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1987
Sold by
Moisen Chandler
Bought by
Beppu Atsuo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
9.31%
Source: Public Records

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chandar Arjun $3,075,000 None Available
Williams Ross E $3,515,000 --
Spalding Michael $2,200,000 --
Heggland Rose D $610,000 --
Beppu Atsuo $634,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chandar Arjun $2,460,000
Previous Owner Beppu Atsuo $999,950
Previous Owner Beppu Atsuo $120,000
Previous Owner Beppu Atsuo $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Sold $3,075,000 0.0% $427 / Sq Ft
10/31/2020 10/31/20 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Price Changed $3,075,000 -6.7% $427 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Price Changed $3,295,000 -5.7% $458 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $485 / 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 $40,060 $2,587,830 $873,180 $1,714,650
2024 $38,015 $2,587,830 $873,180 $1,714,650
2023 $38,558 $2,189,530 $582,120 $1,607,410
2022 $34,966 $2,029,370 $582,120 $1,447,250
2021 $34,175 $2,029,370 $582,120 $1,447,250
2020 $33,200 $2,029,370 $582,120 $1,447,250
2019 $33,424 $2,029,370 $582,120 $1,447,250
2018 $33,868 $2,106,230 $642,320 $1,463,910
2017 $34,037 $2,106,230 $642,320 $1,463,910
2016 $33,215 $2,106,230 $642,320 $1,463,910
2015 $32,331 $2,106,230 $642,320 $1,463,910
2014 $31,615 $2,106,230 $642,320 $1,463,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170265305

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000029-000000-000097