8 Prospect Avenue is Darien's most desirable in town location! Rarely available, this home with gorgeous custom moldings, hand crafted cabinetry and highest quality built-ins are just the beginning. This sunlit 5 bedroom, 3 full bath home is only minutes to the exciting new Darien town center and easy access to the train. Entering the foyer you turn left into the living room with fireplace which opens onto the private screened in porch, and side patio. A large formal dining room seats many guests and connects to the charming all glass breakfast room. The 1997 addition includes a cooks kitchen and new 2024 refrigerator. Step into the large family room with views of the level landscaped back garden and yard with two-car garage, waterfall an organic garden. Enter mud room from back patio into family room. Full bath, laundry with new W/D add convenience to comfortable living. The second floor is home to the primary bedroom and three other bedrooms and a bath. Off the top of stairs is a generous sleeping porch for two happy beings. The third floor has a large bedroom suite with bath and office. The unfinished basement is set up to show great possibilities with workshop, wine room and exercise room. Enjoy Darien's two public beaches and newly acquired 60 acre ocean front Great Island, all within an hour from NYC.
Sold for $2,350,000
$2,350,000
8 Prospect Avenue, Darien, CT 06820
5beds
3,036sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.34 Acres Lot
$2,737,100 Zestimate®
$774/sqft
$6,874 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,737,100
$2.49M - $3.04M
$6,874/mo
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Two-car garagePrivate screened in porchOrganic gardenGenerous sleeping porchGorgeous custom moldingsHand crafted cabinetryWine room
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Listed by:
Becky Munro 203-858-6182,
Brown Harris Stevens 203-655-1418
Bought with:
Christine Williams, RES.0789256
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24056552
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Sitting Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Family room
- Features: Entertainment Center, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 16
Office
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Third,Upper
Other
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 15
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Wired for Data, Smart Thermostat
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Heated,Finished,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,036
- Total interior livable area: 3,036 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,036
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Porch, Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Few Trees, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 104253
- Zoning: R12
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Near Public Transport
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Darien
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $774/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $962,290
- Annual tax amount: $14,136
- Date on market: 11/1/2024
- Exclusions: DR chandelier, outdoor ornaments - negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Sold | $2,350,000+17.5%$774/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24056552 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2024 | Pending sale | $2,000,000$659/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24056552 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+334.8%$659/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24056552 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1993 | Sold | $460,000$152/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,896 +5.4% | $962,290 |
| 2024 | $14,136 +10.7% | $962,290 +32.7% |
| 2023 | $12,770 +2.2% | $725,130 |
| 2022 | $12,494 +2.3% | $725,130 |
| 2021 | $12,211 +3.1% | $725,130 |
| 2020 | $11,841 -0.9% | $725,130 |
| 2019 | $11,943 -6.1% | $725,130 -8.4% |
| 2018 | $12,725 -0.5% | $791,350 |
| 2017 | $12,788 +2.5% | $791,350 |
| 2016 | $12,480 +2.7% | $791,350 |
| 2015 | $12,147 +2.3% | $791,350 |
| 2014 | $11,878 -8.6% | $791,350 -19.8% |
| 2013 | $12,993 +3.9% | $986,580 |
| 2012 | $12,510 +3.9% | $986,580 |
| 2011 | $12,036 +3.9% | $986,580 |
| 2010 | $11,582 +3.3% | $986,580 |
| 2009 | $11,217 +18.1% | $986,580 +51.1% |
| 2008 | $9,499 +4.9% | $652,820 |
| 2007 | $9,055 +3.5% | $652,820 |
| 2006 | $8,748 -28% | $652,820 -30% |
| 2005 | $12,142 +55.6% | $932,600 +42.9% |
| 2004 | $7,801 +39.4% | $652,820 +52.3% |
| 2003 | $5,598 -6.8% | $428,610 |
| 2001 | $6,009 +7.3% | $428,610 -30% |
| 2000 | $5,598 -16.6% | $612,300 +61.6% |
| 1999 | $6,713 | $378,840 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06820
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Royle Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Middlesex Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Darien High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Royle
- 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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- 8 Prospect Avenue
