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Darien, CT / SOLD
126 Holmes AvenueDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,400,000ClosedAugust 22, 2024
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Our Take
126 Holmes Avenue is a 1926 colonial with large windows, high ceilings, and wood floors throughout. The home has been renovated for modern living, with a new kitchen open to the dining area and connected to the living room, plus a light-filled sunroom. A new mudroom and half bath serve the back entrance. Upstairs are a primary bedroom with en-suite bath and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, and a new Jack-and-Jill bath. The lower level includes an office, laundry area, and workout room, while outdoors there is a new patio and landscaped setting.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24022981- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,040
- Year built
- 1926
- Acres
- 0.18
- Property taxes
- $14,305
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Large windows, high ceilings, and wood floors
- Open kitchen with dining and living-room flow
- Light-filled sunroom
- Primary suite with en-suite bath and walk-in closet
- Two bedrooms with a new Jack-and-Jill bath
- Lower-level office, laundry area, and workout room
- New patio surrounded by landscaping
- Walk to Woodland Park
Read the full listing description
This graceful 1920s colonial with large windows, high ceilings and wood floors throughout has been completely renovated for modern living. Enjoy the new kitchen open to dining area with flow into the living room, and the light filled sunroom. New mudroom and 1/2 bath make a great back entrance. Upstairs the primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet is complemented by two large bedrooms with a new jack and jill bath. The lower level boasts a dedicated office space, new laundry area and work out room that can be converted back to garage if preferred. A new outdoor patio surrounded by lush landscaping area makes entertaining a breeze. Walk to Woodland Park.
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 | $1,400,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,650,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Nearby sold homes
Closest recorded sales
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 10/23/25
$1,350,0003 beds · 1.5 ba · 1,502 sqft · Sold19 Park Lane, Darien, CT 06820Houlihan Lawrence
Sold 06/28/26
$1,550,0004 beds · 2.5 ba · 2,108 sqft · Sold6 Park Lane, Darien, CT 06820Houlihan Lawrence
Sold 11/03/24
$1,125,0004 beds · 3 ba · 2,040 sqft · Sold16 Park Lane, Darien, CT 06820Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
*Estimate: $1,400,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $10,500. 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
Susan Massey
SmartMLS · Listing #24022981 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:13 PM EDT.
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