Last Sold Price
6 beds7,935 sqft$573/sqft
12 Shady Acres Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Description

Rare opportunity to have it all - without compromise! Today's discerning buyer wants spaces for home life, work life, recreation and entertainment ... without sacrificing on quality or location. This masterfully designed custom built Nantucket Shingle Style Colonial is sited on two beautifully landscaped acres at the end of a cul-de-sac known for its friendly neighborhood. Featuring open-flowing, expansive light-filled spaces appointed with the highest quality materials and detailing, this home has...Rare opportunity to have it all - without compromise! Today's discerning buyer wants spaces for home life, work life, recreation and entertainment ... without sacrificing on quality or location. This masterfully designed custom built Nantucket Shingle Style Colonial is sited on two beautifully landscaped acres at the end of a cul-de-sac known for its friendly neighborhood. Featuring open-flowing, expansive light-filled spaces appointed with the highest quality materials and detailing, this home has a warmth and welcoming beyond compare. Multiple offices, multiple recreation spaces, front and rear porches, salt water pool & spa and backyard fire pit are just a few reasons to visit this rare offering. Meticulously maintained and cared for, this exquisite
LISTING CLOSED: 08/09/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by AMY BARSANTI • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR

Property Details for 12 Shady Acres Road

Status
MLS #
36979
Days on Market
43
Taxes
$44,661 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
2008
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Town
Darien
Style
Colonial
Basement
Partial Basement with Walk-Out
Garage #
3
Garage Description
Attached
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground - Heated

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,800,000

Avg days on market

129

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

[Darien, CT]

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Location

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Building Information for 12 Shady Acres Road

Stories3Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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$26,849 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$23,127

Property Taxes

$3,722

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Shady Acres Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Brookside to Marianne to Shady Acres
  • Miles to Station: 2 - 3 Miles
  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector, Generator, Central Vac
  • House Color: Gray
  • Mill Rate: $16
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 103026
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R2
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $2,734,900
  • Assessment - Building: $1,950,900
  • Assessment - Land: $784,000
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Well
  • Wetlands: No
  • Year Renovated: 2008
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Underground Utilities
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: living room and dining room light fixtures
  • Living Room: Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: n/a
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: YES
  • Bedroom 3: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: YES
  • Bedroom 4: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: YES
  • Bedroom 5: Upper
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: YES
  • Bedroom 6: First
  • Bedroom 6: Dimensions: YES
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: n/a
  • Family Room: Fireplace
  • Family Room: Dimensions: YES
  • Baths: First Floor Full Baths: 1
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 2
  • Baths: Lower Floor Full Baths: 1
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 3
  • Kitchen: Eat-In, Island
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: n/a
  • Laundry Location: Lower, Upper
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Playroom, Office, Library
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Wainscoting, French Doors, Foyer
  • Roof: Wood
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Porch
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Finished, Storage, Walkup
  • Basement Finish: Partial Finished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Level: Other
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 12 Shady Acres Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1469033609

$4,550,000

+0.5% / yr

Aug 9, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #366864468

$4,375,000

+12.0% / yr

Mar 3, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #119992259

$1,335,000

+11.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1469033609

$4,550,000

+0.5% / yr

08/09/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #366864468

$4,375,000

+12.0% / yr

03/03/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #119992259

$1,335,000

+11.8% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Shady Acres Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,176,000Additions$2,352,490Total$3,528,490
Tax Record2025$54,621 ($4,552 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7Total Finished SqFt9,437 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,437 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt674 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated2008ZoningR2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:04 B:3

Schools near 12 Shady Acres Road

This home is within Darien School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ox Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Middlesex Middle School
Public6 to 8

Darien High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Shady Acres Road, Darien, CT 06820
$4,550,000
6
7,935
87,120
$631,500
4
3
4,679
87,120
$3,465,000
6
8,316
87,991
$630,000
4
2,596
44,431
$2,460,000
5
3,322
87,120
$2,210,000
5
4,676
91,040

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