40 Birch Rd

Darien, CT 06820

$2,500,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,914 Sq. Ft.
$639 / Sq. Ft.
3,914
Sq. Ft.
$639
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/24/23
Closed 7/24/23
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Description

Gracious center hall colonial perfectly sited on 1.37 acres in the heart of Darien. The very private backyard features a stunning pool, a flagstone terrace and a charming guest cottage which was fully renovated in 2008 and provides approx. 440 SF with an additional bedroom and full bath. The 4 bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bath main house has been beautifully maintained and freshly painted throughout. It has a lovely formal dining room, spacious living room with fireplace, light bright sunroom, office, and...Gracious center hall colonial perfectly sited on 1.37 acres in the heart of Darien. The very private backyard features a stunning pool, a flagstone terrace and a charming guest cottage which was fully renovated in 2008 and provides approx. 440 SF with an additional bedroom and full bath. The 4 bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bath main house has been beautifully maintained and freshly painted throughout. It has a lovely formal dining room, spacious living room with fireplace, light bright sunroom, office, and kitchen that opens to a large family room with vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace and French doors overlooking the pool. This home is truly a treasure in a sought after neighborhood convenient to Cherry Lawn Park, downtown Darien, shops and train.
  1. Listed by JANET OLMSTED • Brown Harris Stevens
  2. Listed by CHRIS MERRITT • Brown Harris Stevens

Property Details for 40 Birch Road

Town
Darien
Style
Colonial
Basement
Partial
Garage #
2
Garage Description
Detached
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground
LISTING UPDATED: 08/24/2024 10:38 PM

Property Details for 40 Birch Road

StatusClosed
MLS #38081
Days on Market54
Taxes$23,681 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1926
Lot Size1.37 AC / 59,677 SF
CountyFairfield County
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Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, JANET OLMSTED; Brown Harris Stevens, CHRIS MERRITT

Sold By Compass CT, DAR, John Bainton

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Building Information for 40 Birch Road

Stories2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size1.37 AC / 59,677 SF

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Property Information for 40 Birch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Brookside to Birch Road.
  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector
  • Mill Rate: $17
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner, Professionally Landscaped, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 10763
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-1
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,374,380
  • Assessment - Building: $674,450
  • Assessment - Land: $699,930
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Public Connected
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water, Rad/Elec, Radiant
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Public Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Outbuilding, Garden
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: window treatments
  • Living Room: Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 26x14
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x15
  • Bedroom 3: Full Bath, Walk-In, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x14
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: YES
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15x15
  • Family Room: Book Shelves, Vaulted Ceiling, First Level, Fireplace
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18x30
  • Kitchen: Eat-In, Pantry, Island
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10x21
  • Laundry Location: First
  • Additional Rooms: Office Dimensions: 10x18
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Foyer, Skylight, French Doors
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Wall Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal
  • Attic: Pull Down, Unfinished
  • Basement Finish: Unfinished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
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

Property History for 40 Birch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1515590195

$2,500,000

+1.5% / yr

Jul 20, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1467840823

$2,425,000

+0.1% / yr

Jul 27, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #201478222

$2,375,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1515590195

$2,500,000

+1.5% / yr

07/20/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1467840823

$2,425,000

+0.1% / yr

07/27/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #201478222

$2,375,000

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

Public Records for 40 Birch Road

Taxable ValueLand$979,930Additions$735,910Total$1,715,840
Tax Record2024$26,561 ($2,213 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,914 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,914 SqFtStories2Lot Size59,677 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningR-1CountyFAIRFIELDAPNDARI M:04 B:86Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40 Birch 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

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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Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, JANET OLMSTED; Brown Harris Stevens, CHRIS MERRITT

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