Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,626 sqft$912/sqft
17 Sunset Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$912/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on one of Darien's most coveted cul-de-sacs, convenient to downtown and Royle School this 4-bedroom colonial has been refreshed and turn-key ready. With great curb appeal and welcoming front entry porch the main floor features an open floor plan, formal entry area, dining room, living area with fireplace, built-in cabinets w/shelving, eat-in kitchen, mudroom, 9' ceilings and great flow with easy access to the flagstone terrace with fieldstone sitting wall overlooking the private back yard....Located on one of Darien's most coveted cul-de-sacs, convenient to downtown and Royle School this 4-bedroom colonial has been refreshed and turn-key ready. With great curb appeal and welcoming front entry porch the main floor features an open floor plan, formal entry area, dining room, living area with fireplace, built-in cabinets w/shelving, eat-in kitchen, mudroom, 9' ceilings and great flow with easy access to the flagstone terrace with fieldstone sitting wall overlooking the private back yard. The lower level is partially finished with large laundry & rec room, plenty of storage space and exterior access via Bilco door. With a full staircase accessing the 3rd floor attic there is potential to finish over 450 SF for guest room & bath of flex space.

Listing Agents

  1. Holly Hawes

    Holly Hawes

    Listing Agent

    Compass CT, DAR

    P: (203) 858-5538

    M: (203) 858-5538

  2. David Hawes

    David Hawes

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass CT, DAR

    P: (203) 856-4775

    M: (203) 856-4775

Listing closed: 02/14/2022 12:00 AM • Source: DARIEN MLS, MLS#: 37365

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,053,250

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

112.3%

Darien, CT

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Location

Sold By Compass CT, DAR, John Bainton

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Property Information for 17 Sunset Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,159 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Town: Darien
  • Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Full
  • Garage #: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Description: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: MANSFIELD AVENUE TO SUNSET RD
  • Miles to Station: .5 - 1 Mile
  • Elementary School: Royle
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • House Color: GRAY
  • Mill Rate: $17
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Open
  • Parcel Number: 06603
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R12
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,078,350
  • Assessment - Building: $352,940
  • Assessment - Land: $725,410
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Public Connected
  • Year Renovated: 2017
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Public Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Living Room: Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 31X15
  • Bedroom 2: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X12
  • Bedroom 3: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10
  • Dining Room: Formal
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X13
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 1
  • Baths: Lower Floor Half Baths: 1
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 2
  • Kitchen: Eat-In, Island
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16X15
  • Laundry Location: Lower
  • Additional Rooms: Library, Mudroom
  • Additional Rooms: Mudroom Dimensions: 6X8
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Foyer
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Terrace
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Attic: Expandable, Walkup, Floored
  • Basement Finish: Partial Finished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Level: Lower

Property History for 17 Sunset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1483943096

$2,395,000

+92.6% / yr

Oct 8, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1475158992

$1,900,000

+2.1% / yr

Dec 18, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #344592594

$1,580,000

+9.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1483943096

$2,395,000

+92.6% / yr

10/08/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1475158992

$1,900,000

+2.1% / yr

12/18/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #344592594

$1,580,000

+9.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 17 Sunset Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,015,560Additions$588,910Total$1,604,470
Tax Record2025$24,837 ($2,070 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,626 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,626 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt299 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated2017ZoningR12CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:15 B:60

Schools near 17 Sunset 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
Royle 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

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This home: 17 Sunset Road, Darien, CT 06820
$2,395,000
4
2,626
18,730
$1,148,500
3
2
2,625
18,731
$2,049,000
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