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Darien, CT / SOLD
259 Old Kings HighwayDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,335,000ClosedJuly 31, 2023
Open house
Our Take
259 Old Kings Highway in Darien is a 1876 farmhouse on 0.9 acres, set on a hilltop. The home has three bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath, with a living room featuring a fireplace and bay window. A dining room has a second bay window and side-porch access. The family room includes a wood stove and slate floor, while the eat-in kitchen adjoins the mudroom/laundry and powder room. Expansion potential is noted.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170567245- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,916
- Year built
- 1876
- Acres
- 0.9
- Property taxes
- $10,023
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- 1876 farmhouse on 0.9 acres
- Living room with fireplace and bay window
- Dining room with bay window and side-porch access
- High ceilings and decorative moldings
- Family room with wood stove and slate floor
- Eat-in kitchen adjoining mudroom/laundry
- Western exposure in the eat-in kitchen
- Expansion potential
Read the full listing description
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.
Schools
- Elementary
- Tokeneke
- Middle
- Middlesex
- High
- Darien
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,335,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,295,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,335,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $10,013. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Brown Harris Stevens
Suzanne Okie
SmartMLS · Listing #170567245 · Closed
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