8 Prospect Avenue

Darien, CT 06820

$2,000,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,036 Sq. Ft.
$659 / Sq. Ft.
3,036
Sq. Ft.
$659
per Sq. Ft.

Under Contract

Under Contract

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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Becky Munro • Brown Harris Stevens
    P: (203)-655-1418 C: (203)-858-6182 bmunro@bhsusa.com

Property Details for 8 Prospect Avenue

Basement Description
Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2024 04:21 PM

Property Details for 8 Prospect Avenue

StatusUnder Contract
MLS #24056552
Days on Market20
Taxes$14,136 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
CountyFairfield County

Building Information for 8 Prospect Avenue

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

Property Information for 8 Prospect Avenue

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Mansfield Avenue or Brookside to Prospect.
  • Elementary School: Royle
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Darien
  • Latitude: 41.08241
  • Longitude: -73.470216
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Walk to Bus Lines
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 4
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: $14,136
Virtual Tour
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Porch, Gutters, Covered Deck, Stone Wall, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Heated, Finished, Floored, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Radiator
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Workshop
  • Rooms Total: 13
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Built-Ins
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Entertainment Center,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame, Masonry
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Exclusions: DR chandelier, outdoor ornaments - negotiable
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 104253
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3036.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3036.0
  • Zoning: R12
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner
Unit 1
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 2
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 3
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 4
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 5
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 6
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 7
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 8
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 9
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 10
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 11
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5
Unit 12
  • Listing Key: 258F430785AE200BE0631401100AF0B5

Property History for 8 Prospect Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 8 Prospect Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$589,470Additions$372,820Total$962,290
Tax Record2024$14,136 ($1,178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,036 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,036 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningR12CountyFAIRFIELDAPNDARI M:15 B:2Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Prospect Avenue

This home is within Darien School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Royle Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Middlesex Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Darien High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Royle Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Middlesex Middle School
Public6 to 8

Darien High School
Public9 to 12

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