Last Sold Price
5 beds4,814 sqft$556/sqft
840 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Description

Conceived and built by well known designer, Barbara Garfield, this quintessential New England colonial is situated on two picturesque, park-like, acres in beautiful, coastal, Darien. With 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, this enchanting home offers 4800+ sq ft of comfortable living space with high quality, bespoke, details throughout including beautifully crafted built-ins, wide-board floors, and a large fieldstone fireplace in the family room with exposed antique barn wood surround. The gourmet kitchen...Conceived and built by well known designer, Barbara Garfield, this quintessential New England colonial is situated on two picturesque, park-like, acres in beautiful, coastal, Darien. With 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, this enchanting home offers 4800+ sq ft of comfortable living space with high quality, bespoke, details throughout including beautifully crafted built-ins, wide-board floors, and a large fieldstone fireplace in the family room with exposed antique barn wood surround. The gourmet kitchen and all baths have been updated in recent years and this lovely home has been impeccably maintained both inside and out. Unique flex spaces include a quiet library nook off of the generously proportioned family room;
LISTING CLOSED: 05/20/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Molly H O'Brien (Watkins) • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR
  2. Listed by Christine V. Straden • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR

Property Details for 840 Hollow Tree Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
36801
Days on Market
11
Taxes
$22,848 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1966
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Town
Darien
Style
Colonial
Basement
Partial
Garage #
2
Garage Description
Attached
Pool
No
Pool Description
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,000,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

106.9%

[Darien, CT]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, Molly H O'Brien (Watkins); WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, Christine V. Straden

Sold By WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, AMY BARSANTI

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Building Information for 840 Hollow Tree Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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$15,501 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,597

Property Taxes

$1,904

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 840 Hollow Tree Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Talmadge Hill, Half Mile Road, Ox Ridge Lane, Middlesex or Post Road to Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Self Clean Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Mechanical Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System, Smoke Detector, Generator
  • House Color: Grey
  • Mill Rate: $16
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner, Professionally Landscaped, Level, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 06731
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R2
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $1,399,160
  • Assessment - Building: $615,160
  • Assessment - Land: $784,000
  • Amenities: Generator, Rear Stairs, Terrace, Lawn Sprinkler
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Well
  • Year Renovated: 2004
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central
  • Heat Zone: 4
  • Heating: Baseboard, FHA
  • Water Heater: Sep/Oil
  • Fuel: Gas, Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cedar, Shake
  • Exterior Features: Breeze, Garden, Underground Utilities
  • Porch: Open
Interior Features
  • Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Fireplace, Formal
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 27'4'' x 17'5''
  • Bedroom 2: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11'10'' x 11'5''
  • Bedroom 3: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14'2'' x 10'9''
  • Bedroom 4: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14'2'' x 10'9''
  • Bedroom 5: Upper
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 11'9'' x 12'4''
  • Dining Room: Bay, Hutch, Formal
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16'10'' x 15'6''
  • Family Room: Book Shelves, First Level, Fireplace
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 24'7'' x 24'11''
  • Baths: First Floor Full Baths: 1
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 1
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 3
  • Kitchen: Bay, Island, Eat-In
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 22'3'' x 14'10''
  • Laundry Location: First
  • Additional Rooms: Office Dimensions: 13'9'' x 13'3''
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Foyer, French Doors
  • Roof: Wood
  • Walls: Dry Wall
  • Windows: Storm, Thermal
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Patio
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Wall Oven, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Freezer, Dryer
  • Attic: Pull Down, Storage
  • Basement Finish: Unfinished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 1
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 1
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 1
Room 5
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 1
Room 6
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 1
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Level: 2
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Level: 2
Room 13
  • Room Level: Upper
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Oil Tank: Basement

Property History for 840 Hollow Tree Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1462108512

$2,675,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1462108512

$2,675,000

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

Public Records for 840 Hollow Tree Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,176,000Additions$847,770Total$2,023,770
Tax Record2025$31,328 ($2,611 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,814 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,814 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt599 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated2003ZoningR2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:02 B:49

Schools near 840 Hollow Tree Ridge 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 840 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, CT 06820
$2,675,000
5
4,814
87,120
$1,495,000
89,733
4
3.5
2,914
87,120
4
3.5
3,669
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$1,369,090
6
5
7,147
98,446
$2,600,000
5
5,800
89,298

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Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, Molly H O'Brien (Watkins); WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, Christine V. Straden

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