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Darien, CT / SOLD
12 Henry StreetDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,906,000ClosedFebruary 21, 2024
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Our Take
12 Henry Street is a 1948-built, four-bedroom home with two full baths and one half bath on 0.16 acres in Darien. The home is a renovated and expanded modern colonial farmhouse. Its first floor combines an open plan, a kitchen with a 10-foot island, a large dining area, a sitting room with a gas fireplace, and a closable additional room. The second floor contains four bedrooms, including a primary suite, while the third floor provides flexible space for an office, exercise room, or playroom.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170613432- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,030
- Year built
- 1948
- Acres
- 0.16
- Property taxes
- $8,143
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Renovated and expanded colonial farmhouse
- Open first floor with 10-foot island
- Gas fireplace with shiplap surround
- Closable room for office or playroom
- Primary suite overlooking fenced backyard
- Primary bath with double vanity and three shower heads
- Flexible third-floor space
Read the full listing description
Finally – the home you’ve been waiting for! Completely renovated and expanded, the attention to detail and quality are evident throughout in the thoughtful design and custom finishes of this modern colonial farmhouse. Set on a quiet street just a stone’s throw from Darien Commons, you can sprint to catch your train, take a leisurely stroll for your morning coffee at Gregory’s, or wander home after dinner at Seamore’s or Molto. The first floor offers an open floor plan with a kitchen outfitted for the most discerning chef, a 10-foot island, large dining space, and a sitting room featuring a gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling shiplap surround. An additional room, which can be closed off, can be used as an office/den, playroom, or more formal living or dining room. The primary suite overlooking the fenced back yard, with its tray ceiling, walk-in closet and sumptuous bathroom, is one of 4 spacious bedrooms on the second floor. The primary bathroom features a double vanity and an over-sized shower with custom door and 3 shower heads, while the hall bath also has a double vanity and tub. The third floor offers flexible space for whatever you might have in mind – office, exercise room, playroom… Let your imagination run wild! Located just steps away from the middle school, and close to the elementary and high school, 12 Henry Street proves that you really can have it all.
Schools
- Elementary
- Holmes
- Middle
- Middlesex
- High
- Darien
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,906,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,825,000 | |
| Closed price | $715,000 | |
| Original list price | $739,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Nearby sold homes
Closest recorded sales
Sold 06/03/26
$1,275,0003 beds · 2.5 ba · 1,493 sqft · Sold14 Henry Street, Darien, CT 06820Compass Connecticut, LLC
Sold 06/12/22
$1,125,0003 beds · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · Sold20 Henry Street, Darien, CT 06820William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Sold 08/23/23
$1,305,0003 beds · 2.5 ba · 1,560 sqft · Sold24 Charles Street, Darien, CT 06820Houlihan Lawrence
Sold 07/21/25
$1,140,0003 beds · 2 ba · 2,408 sqft · Sold191 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, CT 06820William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 12/14/25
$1,400,0003 beds · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · Sold19 William Street, Darien, CT 06820Brown Harris Stevens
*Estimate: $1,906,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $19,060. 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 William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Carolyn Brook
SmartMLS · Listing #170613432 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:16 PM EDT.
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