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Darien, CT / SOLD
147 Holmes AvenueDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,850,000ClosedJuly 20, 2025
Open house
Our Take
147 Holmes Avenue in Darien is a five-bedroom home with three full baths and one half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout, with a living room fireplace, a newly renovated eat-in kitchen, and an adjacent covered terrace. The layout includes a family room with new built-ins, a primary suite with a renovated bath and walk-in closet, and a lower level with a recreation room, half bath, and fifth bedroom. The property also includes a laundry room, private flat outdoor area, and two-car garage.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24085895- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,974
- Year built
- 1954
- Acres
- 0.29
- Property taxes
- $13,998
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Newly renovated eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops
- Living room with wood-burning fireplace
- Primary suite with renovated bath and walk-in closet
- Second bedroom with private renovated bath
- Two bedrooms sharing a renovated bath
- Lower-level recreation room, half bath, and fifth bedroom
- Covered terrace beside the eat-in area
- Two-car garage
Read the full listing description
Don't miss this sun-drenched and stylish 5 bedroom home in a sought-after quiet neighborhood with endless storage. With hard wood floors throughout, enter to a foyer and gorgeous living room with wood burning fireplace. The chic and newly renovated eat in kitchen has all new modern cabinetry, new quartz countertops, new backsplash, stainless steel hood and appliances and is adjacent to a large eat in area with private covered terrace for entertaining inside and out. The family room, a few steps below the kitchen, offers great space for all with new built-ins. Upstairs you will find a generous sunny primary suite with a newly renovated bath, double sinks, large shower and walk-in closet. A 2nd large bedroom boasts a private renovated bath with shower. 2 additional bedrooms share a 3rd renovated bath. On the lower level you will find a great rec room, 1/2 bath and 5th bedroom. The private flat is amazing for pooch and play! Large Laundry room with sink. 2 car garage. Convenient to everything.
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 | $1,850,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,799,000 | |
| Closed price | $1,345,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,295,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,850,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,500. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC
Casey Lange
SmartMLS · Listing #24085895 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:06 PM EDT.
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