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Last Sold Price
5 beds5,457 sqft$476/sqft
21 Briar Brae Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.01 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$476/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

In the fabulous Holmes school district, this beautiful west-facing 5-bedroom home sits high on a gentle hill overlooking one of the best cul-de-sacs in town. Features include 9-foot ceilings, stunning moldings and beams, beautiful hardwood floors, and extra-large windows with transoms to allow all the natural sunlight in. There are 5-bedrooms all on the second floor plus the ability to have additional bedrooms if desired - the flexible first-floor office/bedroom has its own full bath, the huge bonus...In the fabulous Holmes school district, this beautiful west-facing 5-bedroom home sits high on a gentle hill overlooking one of the best cul-de-sacs in town. Features include 9-foot ceilings, stunning moldings and beams, beautiful hardwood floors, and extra-large windows with transoms to allow all the natural sunlight in. There are 5-bedrooms all on the second floor plus the ability to have additional bedrooms if desired - the flexible first-floor office/bedroom has its own full bath, the huge bonus room over the garage also has its own full bath, and the large third-floor attic can be finished by a new owner. In addition to generous-sized rooms, the home lends itself to a casual lifestyle with an updated kitchen with chef-quality stainless appliances, an island with counter seating CONT'D
Listing closed: 09/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: DARIEN MLS, MLS#: 37067

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,250,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

Darien, CT

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Location

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Property Information for 21 Briar Brae Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $28,041 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Town: Darien
  • Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Full
  • Garage #: 3
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Description: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 1.01 AC / 43,995 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hoyt Street to Briar Brae to #21 - no sign.
  • Miles to Station: 2 - 3 Miles
  • Elementary School: Holmes
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Energy Efficient: Extra Insulation/High Eff, Thermal Windows, Programmable Thermostat
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector
  • House Color: Tan
  • Mill Rate: $17
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Open, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 07388
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R12
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,665,160
  • Assessment - Building: $1,181,250
  • Assessment - Land: $483,910
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Public Connected
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: FHA
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Public Connected
  • Cable: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shake, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Garden
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: Ask LA
  • Inclusions: Ask LA
  • Living Room: Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22.8x17
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14.8x14
  • Bedroom 3: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17x12
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13.8x11.11
  • Bedroom 5: Upper
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 19.9x12
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 19x16.2
  • Family Room: Fireplace, First Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 24x17.10
  • Baths: First Floor Full Baths: 1
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 1
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 4
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Island, Eat-In
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 19.2x18.10
  • Laundry Location: Upper
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Playroom
  • Additional Rooms: Office Dimensions: 15x12.3
  • Additional Rooms: Playroom Dimensions: 26.7x18
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Foyer, Wainscoting, Whirlpool, French Doors
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Window Treatments, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dryer
  • Attic: Unfinished, 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: Main
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 21 Briar Brae Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1473961888

$2,595,000

-0.5% / yr

May 26, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #660992707

$2,825,000
May 26, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #160992707

$2,825,000

+135.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1473961888

$2,595,000

-0.5% / yr

05/26/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #660992707

$2,825,000
05/26/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #160992707

$2,825,000

+135.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 21 Briar Brae Road

Taxable ValueLand$677,460Additions$1,248,380Total$1,925,840
Tax Record2025$29,812 ($2,484 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt5,691 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,691 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Year Renovated2004ZoningR12CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:29 B:24

Schools near 21 Briar Brae 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
Holmes 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: 21 Briar Brae Road, Darien, CT 06820
$2,595,000
5
5,457
43,995
$1,645,000
4
3,393
22,215
4
2.5
2,808
44,431
$525,000
4
3
3,266
24,002
5
2.5
2,850
27,007
$1,060,000
4
2,139
23,086

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