298 Brookside Rd

Darien, CT 06820

$2,500,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5,423 Sq. Ft.
$461 / Sq. Ft.
5,423
Sq. Ft.
$461
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/18/20Virtual Tour
Closed 11/18/20Virtual Tour
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Description

Calm... Tranquil... Peaceful.... A welcoming & magical luxury... A sense of life's true quality. Down a lovely private drive lined by beautiful stone walls & specimen trees this exceptional home comes in to view. Strategically sited on over 2 acres of Connecticut Landscape, it is hard not to feel relief... away from today's crazy world. From the moment you enter... the natural light is as evident as the free-flowing open spaces that have been thoughtfully expanded & renovated. The heart of this special...Calm... Tranquil... Peaceful.... A welcoming & magical luxury... A sense of life's true quality. Down a lovely private drive lined by beautiful stone walls & specimen trees this exceptional home comes in to view. Strategically sited on over 2 acres of Connecticut Landscape, it is hard not to feel relief... away from today's crazy world. From the moment you enter... the natural light is as evident as the free-flowing open spaces that have been thoughtfully expanded & renovated. The heart of this special home is the stunning & very spacious kitchen with a two center islands (one for prep & one for seating), top of the line appliances, adjoining butlers bar with full pantry & a beautifully designed octagonal cathedral casual dining/breakfast area with great views of the property & pool...
  1. Listed by Bruce A. Baker • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR

Property Details for 298 Brookside Road

Town
Darien
Style
Colonial
Basement
Partial
Garage #
2
Garage Description
Detached
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground - Heated
LISTING CLOSED: 11/18/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 298 Brookside Road

StatusClosed
MLS #36209
Days on Market90
Taxes$28,560 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1960
Lot Size2.85 AC / 124,146 SF
CountyFairfield County
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Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, Bruce A. Baker

Sold By Brown Harris Stevens, Pamela C. Garrity

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Building Information for 298 Brookside Road

Stories2Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size2.85 AC / 124,146 SF

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Property Information for 298 Brookside Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Boston Post Road then turn onto Brookside Road
  • Miles to Station: 1 - 2 Miles
  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Energy Efficient: Programmable Thermostat, Thermal Windows
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Smoke Detector, Humidifier
  • House Color: SUNSHADE
  • Mill Rate: $16
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level, Open, Secluded, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 09442
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R2
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,745,730
  • Assessment - Building: $836,780
  • Assessment - Land: $908,950
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Water: Well
  • Wetlands: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Cable: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cedar, Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Hot Tub, Gas Grill
Interior Features
  • Inclusions: As per Seller Personal Property Sheet.
  • Living Room: Fireplace, Formal
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 28X17
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X12
  • Bedroom 3: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X14
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X14
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 20 X 17
  • Dining Room: Fireplace, Formal
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 23X13
  • Family Room: Book Shelves, Vaulted Ceiling, First Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X17
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 2
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 3
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Island, Eat-In
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 22X22
  • Laundry Location: Upper
  • Additional Rooms: Game Room, Playroom, Office, Mudroom, Library
  • Additional Rooms: Office Dimensions: 13X14
  • Additional Rooms: Playroom Dimensions: 20X17
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Foyer, French Doors
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio, Porch
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Freezer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Floored, Storage, Pull Down
  • 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: 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: Main
Room 12
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 298 Brookside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90944202

$905,200—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90944202

$905,200

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

Public Records for 298 Brookside Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,168,650Additions$1,943,340Total$3,111,990
Tax Record2024$48,174 ($4,014 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt8,201 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,201 SqFtStories2Lot Size124,146 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated2021ZoningR2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:04 B:17Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 298 Brookside Road

This home is within Darien School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Middlesex Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Darien High School
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

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