Darien, CT / SOLD

289 West AvenueDarien, CT 06820

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 30% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

Sale Price$1,419,000ClosedMay 19, 2022

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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $10,643 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive.

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 30% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

At a glance

Closed · MLS #170478922
Bedrooms
3
BathroomsBaths
2 full / 1 half
Square feet
2,458
Year built
1951
Acres
0.17
Property taxes
$7,541

July 2021-June 2022

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This top to bottom completely renovated home has everything you've been looking for in a walk to town/train location. From the sparkling new eat-in kitchen with island/breakfast bar, SS appliances and walk-in pantry to the amazing primary bedroom suite with spa-like soaking tub and walk-in rain shower you will be immediately captivated by the quality of craftsmanship, materials and finishes. The same care and attention to detail was given to the exterior which boasts Hardy Board siding with Azek trim, architectural shingle roof and expanded blacktop driveway with lock block stone wall. Enjoy months of outdoor entertaining on the expansive bluestone patio and Trex deck with vinyl railing. Less glamorous but no less important you'll find new PEX plumbing, electrical wiring and structural enhancements so that you can live virtually maintenance free for years. A complete list of improvements is attached to the listing and available at the house. A stones throw to the soon to be completed Darien Commons and Noroton Heights Shopping Center with scores of new retail stores and restaurants. Come see this gem of a home! Please note that the square footage amount of 2,026 was based on 160 sf of additional dormer space being added to the town's amount of 1,866. Basement space not included in sf totals.

Schools

Elementary
Holmes
Middle
Middlesex
High
Darien

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$1,419,000
Original list price$1,279,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $1,419,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $10,643. 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

Robert Marchesi

SmartMLS · Listing #170478922 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:25 PM EDT.

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