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Darien, CT / SOLD
285 Noroton AvenueDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$2,075,000ClosedNovember 15, 2023
Open house
Our Take
285 Noroton Avenue in Darien centers on the c.1805 “Gregory House,” a five-bedroom home with three full baths and a finished third floor identified as the fifth bedroom. Renovations are noted in 1990 and 2020–23. The .56-acre property includes landscaping, mature trees, stone walls, antique features, hardwood floors, a new roof and driveway, and an updated kitchen and baths. A separate legal cottage has two bedrooms and a bath. The middle and high schools are each listed two blocks away, with Noroton Heights shopping and Metro-North 3/4 mile away.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170587529- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 3,862
- Year built
- 1805
- Acres
- 0.56
- Property taxes
- $13,938
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- c.1805 “Gregory House”
- Five-bedroom house with three full baths
- Finished third floor identified as the fifth bedroom
- Separate legal cottage with two bedrooms and a bath
- Landscaping, mature trees, and stone walls
- New roof and driveway; updated kitchen and baths
- Two blocks to Darien’s middle and high schools
- Three-quarter mile to Noroton Heights shopping and Metro-North
Read the full listing description
Rare Home with legal Rental Cottage In the heart of Darien. The c.1805 “Gregory House” is for sale after 38 years. Renovated in 1990 & 2020-23, this home has 5 BR w/3 newly updated full baths and 2,862 sq. ft. living space on .56 acre. Also has finished 3rd floor (5th bedroom). Cottage adds an additional 1,024 sq.ft. 2-BR with bath for in-law suite/home office/nanny home or legal rental. Currently a $5,000/mo. summer rental (est. $3500/mo. unfurnished annual). Gorgeous landscaping, mature trees, stone walls and authentic antique features. This stately home has gleaming HW floors, new roof & driveway, newly updated kitchen and baths, and much more! 2 blocks to the middle school, 2 blocks to Darien High School, 3/4 mile to Noroton Heights shopping village & Metro North train. 2.4 miles to Weed Beach. Make this your dream home come true!
Schools
- Elementary
- Royle
- Middle
- Middlesex
- High
- Darien
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,075,000 | |
| Original list price | $2,100,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,075,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $25,938. 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 Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Pam Roberts
SmartMLS · Listing #170587529 · Closed
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