George Cress of Real Broker Email: george@cress.co (dot co) Call/Text: 212-203-5251
Darien, CT / SOLD
17 Briar Brae RoadDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,565,000ClosedJuly 29, 2026
Open house
Our Take
17 Briar Brae Road in Darien is a 1955 home on 0.51 acres with a three-bedroom main residence and separate finished space above the garage. That space includes a bedroom, full bath, and walk-in closet, adding flexibility for guests, extended family, or a home office. The home has two full baths and one half bath. Options include renovating, expanding, or building new, and the property is being sold as-is.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24173052- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,460
- Year built
- 1955
- Acres
- 0.51
- Property taxes
- $13,400
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Three-bedroom main residence
- Finished space above the garage
- Bedroom, full bath, and walk-in closet
- Flexible space for guests or a home office
- Options to renovate, expand, or build new
- Minutes from downtown Darien, train, schools, parks, and beaches
- Sold as-is
Read the full listing description
An exceptional opportunity to secure a prime piece of Darien real estate. Set on a beautiful lot in one of Darien's most sought-after neighborhoods, 17 Briar Brae offers endless possibilities to renovate, expand, or build new. The existing home features three bedrooms in the main residence, plus a separate finished space above the garage complete with a bedroom, full bath, and walk-in closet-offering flexibility for guests, extended family, a home office, or future reconfiguration. Whether you choose to restore and expand the current home or explore new construction, the true value lies in the exceptional setting, generous property, and coveted location. A rare opportunity to create your dream home just minutes from downtown Darien, the train, schools, parks, and beaches. Property is being sold as-is.
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 | $1,565,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,195,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Nearby sold homes
Closest recorded sales
Sold 12/15/22
$1,550,0005 beds · 3.5 ba · 3,799 sqft · Sold15 Briar Brae Road, Darien, CT 06820Compass Connecticut, LLC
Sold 07/31/25
$2,358,0004 beds · 3 ba · 3,242 sqft · Sold39 Briar Brae Road, Darien, CT 06820William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 08/18/22
$3,995,0005 beds · 6 ba · 7,399 sqft · Sold17 Top O Hill Road, Darien, CT 06820Compass Connecticut, LLC
Sold 12/14/22
$2,125,0004 beds · 3.5 ba · 2,820 sqft · Sold31 Briar Brae Road, Darien, CT 06820Houlihan Lawrence
Sold 06/29/23
$2,950,0005 beds · 5 ba · 6,098 sqft · Sold54 Leeuwarden Road, Darien, CT 06820Houlihan Lawrence
*Estimate: $1,565,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $15,650. 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 William Raveis Real Estate · (203) 655-1423
Nellie Snell
SmartMLS · Listing #24173052 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
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