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Darien, CT / SOLD
121 Holmes AvenueDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,875,000ClosedJuly 8, 2024
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Our Take
121 Holmes Avenue in Darien is a 1925 center hall colonial with four bedrooms, two full baths, and one half bath. The main level includes a formal living room with a fireplace, dining room, office, and kitchen connected to a family room with sliders to a deck overlooking a deep backyard. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and updated en suite bathroom, while three additional bedrooms share an updated bathroom. Updates include the kitchen, powder room, upstairs baths, and air-conditioning system.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24016974- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,484
- Year built
- 1925
- Acres
- 0.41
- Property taxes
- $14,424
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Center hall colonial with four bedrooms and office
- Kitchen flowing into family room with deck access
- Formal living room with fireplace and dining room
- Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and updated en suite bath
- Jacuzzi tub beneath a bay window
- Three second-floor bedrooms sharing an updated bathroom
- Updated kitchen with new counters and appliances
- Less than one mile from Noroton Heights train station
Read the full listing description
Welcome home. This classic center hall colonial exudes charm and elegance, boasting 4 gracious bedrooms plus a separate home office. Brimming with natural light and ample space, the home boasts a kitchen that seamlessly flows into a generously-sized family room with sliders to a breezy deck overlooking a deep, private backyard. Completing the main level are a formal living room with a fireplace, a dining room, and an office. Upstairs, a luxurious primary bedroom featuring a massive walk-in closet and a completely updated en suite bathroom. Don't miss the jacuzzi tub nestled under a bay window, offering breathtaking views of nature. The three additional bedrooms are all on the second floor and share a beautifully updated bathroom. Other updates include a brand new AC system, a fully updated powder room and two updated full baths upstairs, and an updated kitchen including brand new counters and appliances and brand new doors that create a separate office space. Conveniently located less than one mile from the Noroton Heights train station and the new Noroton Heights development with easy access to high-end restaurants and retail. Don't miss your chance to make this stunning home yours! **Offers due by 10 am on Monday, May 20
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 | $1,875,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,650,000 | |
| Closed price | $1,485,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,250,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Closest recorded sales
Sold 11/07/21
$1,250,0003 beds · 2.5 ba · 2,450 sqft · Sold402 West Avenue, Darien, CT 06820Brown Harris Stevens
Sold 05/21/25
$1,856,0004 beds · 2.5 ba · 2,555 sqft · Sold129 Holmes Avenue, Darien, CT 06820Compass Connecticut, LLC
Sold 05/30/23
$1,580,0003 beds · 2 ba · 2,241 sqft · Sold131 Holmes Avenue, Darien, CT 06820William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 08/22/24
$1,400,0003 beds · 2.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · Sold126 Holmes Avenue, Darien, CT 06820Brown Harris Stevens
Sold 04/17/22
$1,910,0005 beds · 3.5 ba · 4,037 sqft · Sold133 1/2 Holmes Avenue, Darien, CT 06820Compass Connecticut, LLC
*Estimate: $1,875,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,750. 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 Houlihan Lawrence
Amanda Spatola
SmartMLS · Listing #24016974 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT.
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