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8 Prospect Ave, Darien, CT, 06820

$2,000,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

5 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths
3,036 SqFt
$659/SqFt
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8 Prospect Ave, Darien$2,000,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeOther
ParkingDetached Garage, Paved, Driveway
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1926
HeatingForced Air, Radiant
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s)
BasementYes
ViewTrees/Woods
MLS #24056552
Lot Size0.34 Acres
StatusActive

About 8 Prospect Ave

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.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Living Area: 3,036 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens
  • Office Phone: (203) 655-1418
  • Listing Agent: Becky Munro

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Exterior: Porch-Screened, Porch, Gutters, Covered Deck, Stone Wall, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Secluded, Wooded, Level
  • Lot Size: 0.34 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Mansfield Avenue or Brookside to Prospect.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $2,000,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $659/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $12,211
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Darien, CT

City

Med. Sold Price

$1.9M

Med. Price/SqFt

$627

# of Sold Homes

10

8 Prospect Ave vs Darien

13 DAYS ON ROCKET

$2,000,000

+$69.2K More

$659/SqFt

+$31 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $69.2K more than the Median Sold Price and $31/SqFt more than other homes in Darien, CT.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #24056552

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens
  • Office Phone: (203) 655-1418
  • Listing Agent: Becky Munro

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Sep 30, 1993Home Sold
$460,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$12,211$725,130
2020$11,841$725,130
2019$11,943$725,130
2018$12,725$791,350
2017$12,788$791,350

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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10
/10

  • Royle Elementary School

  • 133 Mansfield Ave

  • 0.36 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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9
/10

  • Tokeneke Elementary School

  • 7 Old Farm Rd

  • 0.86 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Ox Ridge Elementary School

  • 395 Mansfield Ave

  • 1.63 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $195,192. Residents of Darien, CT typically earn $200k+ each year. The majority of families are married, with kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Prospect Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 8 Prospect Ave property is $2,000,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 8 Prospect Ave is a house located in Darien, Connecticut, 06820.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 8 Prospect Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $12,211 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on September 30, 1993 for $460,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 8 Prospect Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 8 Prospect Ave is 3,036 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 8 Prospect Ave is 1926.

Rocket Homes›Connecticut›Fairfield County›Darien›06820›8 Prospect Ave

This home is located at 8 Prospect Ave in Darien, CT and zip code 06820. This 3,036 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.34 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,000,000.

While more than 5 listings in Darien, CT in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 3 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Darien, CT between September 2024 and October 2024 decreased by 16.2%.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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