This hilltop haven has .9 Acres and a charming 1876 Farmhouse which has been lovingly maintained. It offers a living room with fireplace and bay window, a dining room with bay window and access to side porch, high ceilings and lovely decorative moldings. The sunny family room has a wood stove, slate floor and outside access. The eat in kitchen enjoys a western exposure and adjoins the mudroom/laundry and powder room. The property is a short walk to Noroton restaurants and churches as well as the Darien Library. Expansion potential.
Sold for $1,335,000
$1,335,000
259 Old Kings Highway South, Darien, CT 06820
3beds
1,916sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1876
0.9 Acres Lot
$1,753,500 Zestimate®
$697/sqft
$6,526 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,753,500
$1.63M - $1.93M
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Wood stoveBay windowHigh ceilingsSunny family roomSlate floorPowder room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Suzanne Okie 203-856-9719,
Brown Harris Stevens 203-655-1418
Bought with:
Jennifer B. Farnum, RES.0798875
Brown Harris Stevens
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170567245
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 25
Dining room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 25
Sun room
- Features: Bookcases, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 25
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Walk-up,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,916
- Total interior livable area: 1,916 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,916
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway, Paved, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Stone Wall
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 107989
- Zoning: R12
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1876
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Library, Paddle Tennis, Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Darien
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $697/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $569,170
- Annual tax amount: $10,023
- Date on market: 8/2/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2023 | Sold | $1,335,000+3.1%$697/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170567245 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2023 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$676/sqft |
Source:  Halstead / Brown Harris Stevens #170567245 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2023 | Contingent | $1,295,000$676/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170567245 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$676/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170567245 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,657 +5.4% | $753,060 |
| 2024 | $11,062 +10.4% | $753,060 +32.3% |
| 2023 | $10,023 +2.2% | $569,170 |
| 2022 | $9,807 +2.3% | $569,170 |
| 2021 | $9,585 +3.1% | $569,170 |
| 2020 | $9,295 -0.8% | $569,170 |
| 2019 | $9,374 -11.1% | $569,170 -13.2% |
| 2018 | $10,549 -0.5% | $656,040 |
| 2017 | $10,602 +2.5% | $656,040 |
| 2016 | $10,346 +2.7% | $656,040 |
| 2015 | $10,070 +2.3% | $656,040 |
| 2014 | $9,847 +12.3% | $656,040 -1.5% |
| 2013 | $8,771 +3.9% | $665,980 |
| 2012 | $8,445 +3.9% | $665,980 |
| 2011 | $8,125 +3.9% | $665,980 |
| 2010 | $7,819 +3.3% | $665,980 |
| 2009 | $7,572 +0.7% | $665,980 +28.9% |
| 2008 | $7,517 +4.9% | $516,600 |
| 2007 | $7,165 +3.5% | $516,600 |
| 2006 | $6,922 -28% | $516,600 -30% |
| 2005 | $9,609 +55.7% | $738,000 +42.9% |
| 2004 | $6,173 +8.5% | $516,600 +18.6% |
| 2003 | $5,688 -6.8% | $435,540 |
| 2001 | $6,106 +7.3% | $435,540 -30% |
| 2000 | $5,688 +31.2% | $622,200 +154.4% |
| 1999 | $4,334 | $244,580 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Norton
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Tokeneke Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Middlesex Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Darien High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tokeneke
- Middle: Middlesex
- High: Darien
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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