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Darien, CT / SOLD
487 Hoyt StreetDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,500,000ClosedSeptember 7, 2023
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Our Take
487 Hoyt Street in Darien is a four-bedroom Colonial built in 1987 on 0.56 acres. Renovated by Foxhill Builders, the home has a remodeled kitchen with a dining area and counter seating, a family room with a vaulted ceiling, and formal living and dining rooms. The primary suite includes a cathedral ceiling, spa tub, skylight, double sinks, and a separate shower. A second bedroom suite, two additional bedrooms, a finished lower level, attached two-car garage, and separate shed provide additional spaces.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170580527- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,779
- Year built
- 1987
- Acres
- 0.56
- Property taxes
- $11,843
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Remodeled kitchen opening to vaulted family room
- Primary suite with cathedral ceiling and spa tub
- Second bedroom suite with walk-in closet
- Finished lower level with full bathroom
- New composite deck off the family room
- Fully fenced front and back yards
- Three-zone gas heating and air conditioning
- Attached two-car garage and separate shed
Read the full listing description
RENOVATED BY AWARD-WINNNG FOXHILL BUILDERS, this elegant and spacious Colonial features remodeled gourmet kitchen with dining area and counter seating opening to grand family room with vaulted ceiling, new gas fireplace, walls of glass and built-ins with French doors to new composite deck and side entrance. formal living room and dining room. Primary Suite with cathedral ceiling, spa tub, skylight, double sinks, separate shower. Second bedroom suite with walk-in closet and bath perfect in-law, teen or au pair suite plus addl 2 BRs w/ full bath. Finished lower level includes full BA, sliders to side yard and new composite flooring. Elegant curb appeal including elegant stone wall with built-in lights and house number with sweeping views of Woodway Country Club. New fully fenced front and back yards. New 3 zone gas heating/AC and tankless on-demand hot water heater. All new windows throughout. Two-car Garage (attached) plus separate shed perfect man cave, gym and more.
Schools
- Elementary
- Ox Ridge
- Middle
- Middlesex
- High
- Darien
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,500,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,675,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,500,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $15,000. 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 Coldwell Banker Realty
Sara Littlefield
SmartMLS · Listing #170580527 · Closed
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