Last Sold Price
4 beds3,868 sqft$599/sqft
14 Dorchester Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Description

Charming and spacious light-filled custom cape in a highly desirable location. There is great flow throughout with wonderful entertaining spaces. Large, sun-drenched LR w/fpl and formal DR with adjoining butler's pantry with fridge and 2nd dishwasher. But the heart of this home is the amazing chef's kitchen/family room with high end appliances, a big center island and fpl - all opening onto a bright, inviting sunroom. The 1st floor primary suite has a sunny BR, his/hers bathrooms and ample separate...Charming and spacious light-filled custom cape in a highly desirable location. There is great flow throughout with wonderful entertaining spaces. Large, sun-drenched LR w/fpl and formal DR with adjoining butler's pantry with fridge and 2nd dishwasher. But the heart of this home is the amazing chef's kitchen/family room with high end appliances, a big center island and fpl - all opening onto a bright, inviting sunroom. The 1st floor primary suite has a sunny BR, his/hers bathrooms and ample separate closets. Upstairs are 3 generously sized BRs, 2 full bathrooms, sun-filled office (which could be 5th BR), and a playroom/exercise room. Set on 3 beautiful acres, the manicured lawn, flagstone terrace and heated Wagner pool create a wonderfully private oasis. Full house Generac generator.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/24/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by MELINDA BEARDSLEY • Brown Harris Stevens

Property Details for 14 Dorchester Road

Status
MLS #
38292
Days on Market
62
Taxes
$22,488 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
3.01 AC / 131,115 SF
Town
Darien
Style
Cape
Basement
Partial
Garage #
2
Garage Description
Attached
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground - Heated

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,490,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

106.2%

Darien, CT

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1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$2,440,000 | 45 Brookside Road, Darien, CT 06820
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
$2,600,000 | 177 Leroy Avenue, Darien, CT 06820
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$3,500,000 | 63 Dorchester Road, Darien, CT 06820
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Bedrooms
3,470
Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,850,000 | 1745 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, MELINDA BEARDSLEY

Sold By HOULIHAN LAWRENCE DAR, Caroline Hanley

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Building Information for 14 Dorchester Road

Stories2Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size3.01 AC / 131,115 SF

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$13,641 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,767

Property Taxes

$1,874

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 14 Dorchester Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Brookside Road or Stephen Mather Road to Dorchester Road.
  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Sprinkler System, Generator
  • House Color: White
  • Mill Rate: $18
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 09945
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R2
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,277,010
  • Assessment - Building: $388,570
  • Assessment - Land: $888,440
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Well
  • Wetlands: Partial
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Cable: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Living Room: Bay, Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24.8x14
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16.9x12.3
  • Bedroom 3: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12.7x14
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13x13.9
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11x19
  • Family Room: Fireplace, First Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20.6x25
  • Kitchen: Bay, Island, Eat-In
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 0
  • Laundry Location: Upper
  • Additional Rooms: Mudroom Dimensions: 6x8
  • Additional Rooms: Office Dimensions: 15.2x12.5
  • Additional Rooms: Playroom Dimensions: 19.9x12.2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Foyer, French Doors
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio
  • Appliances Included: Chandelier(s), Wall Oven, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Attic: Walkup
  • Basement Finish: Unfinished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Level: Upper
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: Main
Room 12
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 14 Dorchester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521085485

$2,315,000

+0.9% / yr

Sep 15, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #127641609

$1,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521085485

$2,315,000

+0.9% / yr

09/15/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #127641609

$1,950,000

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

Public Records for 14 Dorchester Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,142,260Additions$550,200Total$1,692,460
Tax Record2025$26,199 ($2,183 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,868 SqFtStories2Lot Size131,333 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962ZoningR2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:01 B:14

Schools near 14 Dorchester 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: 14 Dorchester Road, Darien, CT 06820
$2,315,000
4
3,868
131,115
$3,995,000
4
6
5,937
95,832
$1,985,000
5
4,800
66,211
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5,711
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5
3,861
64,468
$1,841,000
5
4,048
98,010

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