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Darien, CT / SOLD
129 Holmes AvenueDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,856,000ClosedMay 21, 2025
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Our Take
129 Holmes Avenue is a 1926 colonial with four bedrooms and two full and one half bath. The main level includes an extra-large living room, separate alcove, formal dining room, updated kitchen, and family room with a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen has quartz countertops, newer appliances, cabinetry, and a pantry. Outside are a bluestone patio, fenced backyard, oversized detached garage, and woodland trails beyond. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an updated en-suite bath and two large closets. A partially finished basement and walk-up attic provide additional storage and flexible space.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24076289- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,555
- Year built
- 1926
- Acres
- 0.35
- Property taxes
- $13,956
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- 1926 colonial with four bedrooms
- Quartz kitchen counters and newer appliances
- Vaulted-ceiling family room with mudroom
- Bluestone patio and fenced backyard
- Oversized detached garage
- Primary suite with updated en-suite bath
- Partially finished basement playroom and gym
- Hardie Plank siding and all-new windows
Read the full listing description
Fantastic opportunity to own this sun-filled, turn-key 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in a lovely Darien neighborhood, walkable to the Noroton Heights train station and adjacent to Woodland Park Nature Preserve! As you step into this quintessential 1926 colonial, you are greeted by open space and an extra large living room that flows into a sweet separate alcove and a gracious formal dining room. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, newer appliances, and plenty of cabinetry plus a pantry for all your storage needs. The Family room off the kitchen boasts a vaulted ceiling, tons of natural light, and a mudroom area that exits to the large backyard with bluestone patio, oversized detached garage, plus fenced-in yard all backing up to 64.7 acres of woodland trails! Upstairs you will find all 4 generously-sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom has an updated en-suite bathroom plus 2 large closets, making it a comfortable retreat. There is also a large walk-up attic accessible through one of the bedrooms that is ideal for storage and/or possible opportunity to finish for additional living space. The full basement is partially finished with a sizeable playroom/gym area plus ample storage. Updates to this gem include Hardie Plank siding, all-new windows, new paved driveway, newly finished hardwood floors, and more!
Schools
- Elementary
- Holmes
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- Darien
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,856,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,695,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Closest recorded sales*Estimate: $1,856,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,560. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC
Michelle Donzeiser
SmartMLS · Listing #24076289 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT.
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