Last Sold Price
6 beds7,300 sqft$370/sqft
440 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Description

The remarkable fieldstone Althea Manor blends opulent old world with new on 2 rolling acres. Extensively renovated and updated. Enormous foyer w/ 9+ft ceilings and antique maple floors. Huge, bright 28X20 LR w/fpl and multiple French doors to stone patio and garden. Coffered ceiling in classic DR w/fpl. Marble floored solarium opens to state of art, salt water chlorination pool. Renovated Louise Brooks island kitchen and FRM w/fpl. Full bath for pool w/separate entrance. Both den and office on 2nd...The remarkable fieldstone Althea Manor blends opulent old world with new on 2 rolling acres. Extensively renovated and updated. Enormous foyer w/ 9+ft ceilings and antique maple floors. Huge, bright 28X20 LR w/fpl and multiple French doors to stone patio and garden. Coffered ceiling in classic DR w/fpl. Marble floored solarium opens to state of art, salt water chlorination pool. Renovated Louise Brooks island kitchen and FRM w/fpl. Full bath for pool w/separate entrance. Both den and office on 2nd floor. Lavish, renovated 25X21 MBR suite w/2 walk in closets, marble bath w/separate tub and shower. 1000+SF playroom and separate library on 3rd floor. One foot thick stone walls keeps heating costs down.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by BECKY MUNRO • Brown Harris Stevens

Property Details for 440 Middlesex Road

Status
MLS #
18196
Days on Market
352
Taxes
$29,603 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1907
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Town
Darien
Style
Colonial
Basement
Partial
Garage #
3
Garage Description
Attached
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground

Location

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, BECKY MUNRO

Sold By Brown Harris Stevens, CATHY THOMAS

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Building Information for 440 Middlesex Road

Stories3Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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$16,191 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,724

Property Taxes

$2,467

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 440 Middlesex Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Past Hanson Rd on Middlesex, thru stone pillars on right.
  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Out of Town
  • High School: Darien
  • Equipment Included: Attic Fan, Washer, Security System, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Ceiling Fan, Cable TV Conn
  • Mechanical Features: Sprinkler System
  • House Color: brick
  • Mill Rate: $15
  • Possession: Negotiable
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 103246
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R2
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,972,250
  • Amenities: Lawn Sprinkler, Swimming Pool
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Public Connected
  • Year Renovated: 2004
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Heat Zone: 5
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Cable: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Breeze, Fence
  • Porch: Enclosed
  • Swimming Pool: In-Ground
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: all fireplace irons, DR chandelier
  • Inclusions: Pool
  • Rooms: 16
  • Living Room: Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 38x20
  • Bedroom 2: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16x12
  • Bedroom 3: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16x15
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 21x16
  • Bedroom 5: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 16x14
  • Bedroom 6: Dimensions: 8x13
  • Dining Room: Fireplace
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 22x20
  • Baths: First Floor Full Baths: 1
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 1
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 4
  • Kitchen: Eat-In, Remodeled, Island, Fireplace
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 24x20
  • Laundry Location: Upper
  • Additional Rooms: Mudroom, Sunroom, Office
  • Additional Rooms: Playroom Dimensions: 18x43
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Foyer
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Walls: Dry Wall, Plaster
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio, Porch
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Partial Finished
  • Basement Finish: Unfinished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: FP
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: FP
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
  • length: FP
  • width: Eat In
  • area: Island
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
  • length: FP
  • width: Bath
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
  • length: Bath
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
  • length: Bath
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Level: 2
Room 10
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
Room 11
  • Room Type: Playroom
  • Room Level: 1
  • Level: 1
Room 12
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 14
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 15
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 16
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 17
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 18
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 19
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 20
  • Room Level: Upper
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Oil Tank: Basement

Property History for 440 Middlesex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #432568574

$2,700,000

+3.7% / yr

May 16, 1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90944682

$1,285,000

+6.1% / yr

Dec 30, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90945909

$1,185,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #432568574

$2,700,000

+3.7% / yr

05/16/1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90944682

$1,285,000

+6.1% / yr

12/30/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90945909

$1,185,000

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Public Records for 440 Middlesex Road

Taxable ValueLand$655,200Additions$1,698,480Total$2,353,680
Tax Record2025$36,435 ($3,036 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt7,302 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,302 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907Year Renovated2004ZoningR2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:06 B:162

Schools near 440 Middlesex 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: 440 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT 06820
$2,700,000
6
7,300
87,120
$3,325,000
5
3.5
3,451
87,120
$1,148,750
3
3,051
91,476
6
5.5
5,156
87,120
$1,610,000
4
3,582
101,059
$392,481
3
1,989
30,492

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Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, BECKY MUNRO

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