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Darien, CT / SOLD
161 Old Kings HighwayDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,825,000ClosedJuly 28, 2026
Open house
Our Take
161 Old Kings Highway South is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in a peaceful, private Darien setting. Its interior includes a great room with soaring ceilings and a Palladium window, a gracious living room, a private dining room, and a family room with wood beams and a fireplace adjoining the eat-in kitchen. The primary suite has a recently remodeled bath, while two additional bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, and a screened-in porch complete the home’s features.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24176831- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,816
- Year built
- 1977
- Acres
- 0.78
- Property taxes
- $13,877
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Great room with soaring ceilings and Palladium window
- Family room with wood beams and fireplace
- Eat-in kitchen for everyday living and entertaining
- Primary suite with recently remodeled bath
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Screened-in porch
- Private dining room
- Peaceful, private Darien setting
Read the full listing description
Set in a peaceful and private Darien setting, 161 Old Kings Highway South offers a wonderful blend of comfort, space, and charm. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a large, inviting great room with soaring ceilings and a Palladium window, a gracious living room, a private dining room, and a warm family room with wood beams and a fireplace that flows into an eat-in kitchen designed for everyday living and easy entertaining. The primary bedroom suite provides a comfortable retreat with a recently remodeled bath, while two additional bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, and a screened-in porch enhance the home's appeal. With its spacious layout and secluded setting, this is a terrific opportunity in a highly desirable location.
Schools
- Elementary
- Tokeneke
- Middle
- Middlesex
- High
- Darien
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,825,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,495,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Sold 02/27/22
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Sold 07/24/25
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Sold 06/29/26
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*Estimate: $1,825,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $18,250. 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 · (203) 423-3100
Deirdre Robbins McGovern
SmartMLS · Listing #24176831 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
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