$1,850,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2021

240 Old Kings Hwy S Darien, CT 06820

Darien Neighborhood
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,349 Sq Ft
0.58 Acres

Recently Sold

$425 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2021

Fabulous 5 BR, 3 1/2 bath HIDDEN GEM in the highly desirable Tokeneke school district, close to town, train, and beaches! Thoughtfully designed and built by original owners, this light-filled beautiful home boasts newly finished hardwood floors, 9ft ceilings on the first level, high-end moldings and finishes, with an open concept eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances that flows effortlessly into not only one, but 2 oversized family rooms with fireplaces! Tucked on the other side of the kitchen, is a bright and airy dining room and living room which offers additional space to formally entertain. Upstairs you will find 5 sun-filled bedrooms with large closets, including an expansive Master Suite with separate sitting room (or office/gym space) and generous walk-in closet. Added bonus, walk-up attic with tons of storage!

Fabulous 900sf +/- finished lower level with kitchenette and full bath makes a perfect in-law/au pair suite with an optional 6th bedroom with huge walk-in closet. Also a great play space with ample storage closets! Outside is a beautiful and private wooded area and the house is positioned perfectly high and far back from the road to offer privacy, while there is plenty of room in the backyard with patio to enjoy the lovely professionally landscaped setting. A truly special offering that is move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Donzeiser

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0799318

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Hannah Burge

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0760969

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R13

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Outdoor bench with statue, bird bath, basement freezer, gas grill, sonos boxes and subwoofer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,318

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3476
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3058
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 873
  • Total Sq Ft: 4349
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • Remarks Public Addendum: New AC condensors in 2020, full house generator, Propane fuel with 1000 gallon tank, Rinnai on-demand water heater.
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Exclusions: Outdoor bench with statue, bird bath, basement freezer, gas grill, sonos boxes and subwoofer
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Post Road to Old Kings Highway South
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 240

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5800
  • Lot Description: Treed, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: R13

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 13318
  • Total Assessed Value: 815570
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 106870

MLS Schools

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2021 06/03/21 Sold $1,850,000 +9.1% $425 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2021 02/26/21 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $390 / 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 $15,019 $1,022,420 $483,910 $538,510
2023 $14,362 $815,570 $345,660 $469,910
2022 $14,052 $815,570 $345,660 $469,910
2021 $13,734 $815,570 $345,660 $469,910
2020 $13,343 $815,570 $345,660 $469,910
2019 $13,432 $815,570 $345,660 $469,910
2018 $12,861 $799,820 $406,840 $392,980
2017 $12,925 $799,820 $406,840 $392,980
2016 $12,613 $799,820 $406,840 $392,980
2015 $12,277 $799,820 $406,840 $392,980
2014 $12,005 $799,820 $406,840 $392,980
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $850,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $389,500 No Value Available
Closed $390,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170374855

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000041-000000-000152A