Sold for $1,295,000

$1,295,000

98 Holmes Avenue, Darien, CT 06820

4beds

1,770sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1928

6,534 Square Feet Lot

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$732/sqft

$5,055 Estimated rent

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What's special

Welcome to 98 Holmes Avenue - a charming and inviting home offering warmth, flexibility, and a convenient lifestyle. With approximately 1,770 square feet of living space, the main level flows beautifully and features a spacious living room with fireplace, a sunroom that can either serve as a playroom or office, a dining room, and a kitchen that opens to a large screened-in porch - perfect for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms, plus a flexible fourth bedroom on the third floor ideal for guests, a home office, or a creative studio. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced front, lovely new landscaping, and a generous hardscaped patio in back designed for entertaining. Set on a friendly, tree-lined street within walking distance to the train and Woodland Park, this home effortlessly combines everyday comfort with true neighborhood charm.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper

Bedroom

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Upper

Bedroom

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Upper

Bedroom

Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
Level: Other

Dining room

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Main

Kitchen

Features: Tile Floor
Level: Main

Living room

Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Level: Main

Rec play room

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Main

Sun room

Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Basement: Full,Unfinished
Attic: Finished,Walk-up
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,770
Total interior livable area: 1,770 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,770

Property

Parking

Parking features: None

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Fencing: Full
Waterfront features: Beach Access

Lot

Size: 6,534 sqft
Features: Level

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 2716755
Zoning: R15

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1928

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & neighborhood

Location

Region: Darien

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/16/2025	Sold	$1,295,000+23.3%$732/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24136187 Report a problem
11/7/2025	Pending sale	$1,050,000$593/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24136187 Report a problem
10/30/2025	Price change	$1,050,000+61.5%$593/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24136187 Report a problem
5/25/2020	Listing removed	$3,500$2/sqft
Source: CT Waterfront Properties #170298328 Report a problem
5/23/2020	Listed for rent	$3,500+16.7%$2/sqft
Source: CT Waterfront Properties #170298328 Report a problem
2/5/2020	Listed for sale	$650,000$367/sqft
Source: CT Waterfront Properties #170269834 Report a problem
11/5/2018	Listing removed	$3,000$2/sqft
Source: Stamford #170129206 Report a problem
9/28/2018	Listed for rent	$3,000$2/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. #170129206 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2019	$10,120 +19.1%	$614,460 +16.3%
2018	$8,498 -0.5%	$528,500
2017	$8,541 +2.5%	$528,500
2016	$8,334 +2.7%	$528,500
2015	$8,112 +2.3%	$528,500
2014	$7,933 -1.8%	$528,500 -13.8%
2013	$8,075 +3.9%	$613,130
2012	$7,774 +3.9%	$613,130
2011	$7,480 +3.9%	$613,130
2010	$7,198 +3.3%	$613,130
2009	$6,971 -6.8%	$613,130 +19.3%
2008	$7,478 +4.9%	$513,940
2007	$7,128 +22.6%	$513,940 +18.4%
2006	$5,815 -28%	$433,930 -30%
2005	$8,071 +55.7%	$619,900 +42.9%
2004	$5,185 +37.1%	$433,930 +49.9%
2003	$3,781 -6.8%	$289,520
2001	$4,059 +7.4%	$289,520 -30%
2000	$3,781 -25.8%	$413,600 +43.8%
1999	$5,097	$287,630