5 Watch Tower Rd

Darien, CT 06820

$1,880,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,126 Sq. Ft.
$456 / Sq. Ft.
4,126
Sq. Ft.
$456
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/3/21
Closed 5/3/21
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Description

This classic, beautifully maintained colonial is situated on over an acre of private, landscaped property on a quiet, no outlet street. The spacious foyer opens to a large formal living room with fireplace as well as a sophisticated formal study with fireplace. The heart of the home is a spacious updated kitchen with island which opens up to a sun-filled eat-in kitchen area - complete with fireplace, built-in workspace and easy access to the backyard, mudroom and second staircase to the upper level....This classic, beautifully maintained colonial is situated on over an acre of private, landscaped property on a quiet, no outlet street. The spacious foyer opens to a large formal living room with fireplace as well as a sophisticated formal study with fireplace. The heart of the home is a spacious updated kitchen with island which opens up to a sun-filled eat-in kitchen area - complete with fireplace, built-in workspace and easy access to the backyard, mudroom and second staircase to the upper level. Two powder rooms round out the first level of the home. Second floor includes 5 graciously sized bedrooms, 3 full baths, large bonus space w/ built-ins and laundry room. Backyard features a large deck, patio and beautiful flat lot. Don't miss this quiet, move-in ready, quintessential colonial!
  1. Listed by Amanda Spatola • Brown Harris Stevens

Property Details for 5 Watch Tower Road

Town
Darien
Style
Colonial
Basement
Full
Garage #
2
Garage Description
Attached
Pool
No
Pool Description
None
LISTING CLOSED: 05/03/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5 Watch Tower Road

StatusClosed
MLS #36732
Days on Market67
Taxes$19,050 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1975
Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF
CountyFairfield County
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Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, Amanda Spatola

Sold By HOULIHAN LAWRENCE DAR, SHEREE FRANK

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Building Information for 5 Watch Tower Road

Stories2Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF

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Property Information for 5 Watch Tower Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Birch Road to Point O'Woods Road to Watch Tower Road.
  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Mill Rate: $16
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level, Secluded, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 04536
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-1
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,166,550
  • Assessment - Building: $483,630
  • Assessment - Land: $682,920
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Public Connected
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Public Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Patio
Interior Features
  • Exclusions: playset, light fixtures, powder room mirrors, window treatments, TVs/mounts, mudroom bench etc
  • Living Room: Fireplace
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15x27
  • Bedroom 2: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x14
  • Bedroom 3: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x10
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11x14
  • Bedroom 5: Upper
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 11x14
  • Dining Room: Formal
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13x14
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Island, Eat-In, Fireplace
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 15x16
  • Laundry Location: Upper
  • Additional Rooms: Mudroom Dimensions: 6x8
  • Additional Rooms: Office Dimensions: w/ Fpl 18x11
  • Additional Rooms: Playroom Dimensions: 24x24
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Foyer
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Deck, Patio
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Floored, Pull Down
  • 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: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 5 Watch Tower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1459851483

$1,880,000

+3.2% / yr

May 8, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #597113764

$1,655,000

+2.9% / yr

Nov 21, 1991

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90946309

$800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1459851483

$1,880,000

+3.2% / yr

05/08/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #597113764

$1,655,000

+2.9% / yr

11/21/1991

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #90946309

$800,000

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

Public Records for 5 Watch Tower Road

Taxable ValueLand$956,060Additions$646,380Total$1,602,440
Tax Record2024$24,806 ($2,067 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,126 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,126 SqFtStories2Lot Size55,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975ZoningR-1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:04 B:88Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Watch Tower 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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