Darien, CT / SOLD

7 Chestnut StreetDarien, CT 06820

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Sale Price$855,000ClosedNovember 20, 2025

Our Take

7 Chestnut Street is a two-bedroom, one-full-bath home built in 1906 on a quiet street in Darien. A front porch leads into interiors with an expansive living room, classic pocket doors, and a dining room. The modern kitchen opens to a new composite wood deck and landscaped grounds. A rear cottage includes a French door to a private garden, offering flexible space for work, entertaining, or relaxing. The property also has potential for expansion and additional living space.

7 Chestnut Street — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $4,275 on brokerage fees*

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

See how the commission rebate works ↗

*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 20% 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 #24129133
Bedrooms
2
BathroomsBaths
1 full / 0 half
Square feet
1,056
Year built
1906
Acres
0.185
Property taxes
$7,707

July 2025-June 2026

What stands out

  • Front porch entry
  • Living room with classic pocket doors
  • Modern kitchen opening to new composite deck
  • Cathedral-ceilinged primary bedroom
  • Rear cottage with private garden access
  • Potential for expansion and additional living space
Read the full listing description

Sun-drenched and brimming with character, this home resides on a quiet, sought-after street in the heart of Darien. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, inviting you into a home that blends timeless charm with modern sophistication. Inside, an expansive living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, enhanced by classic pocket doors, while the modern kitchen opens to a spacious new composite wood deck, ideal for dining al fresco, entertaining, or simply enjoying serene views of the beautifully landscaped grounds. The master Bedroom features soaring cathedral ceilings and generous closet space. At the rear of the property, an oversized, totally remodeled cottage, with a French door leading to a private garden oasis, offers endless flexibility, whether for working from home, entertaining, or simply relaxing. With its ample lot size, the property also presents exceptional potential for expansion and additional living space. Its prime location is unmatched, just a short walk to the train, Darien Commons, Heights Crossing, and only minutes from beaches, fine dining, shopping, and the newly revitalized Noroton Heights. This home is the perfect blend of classic Colonial charm and today's modern convenience, offering a lifestyle of comfort, elegance, and possibility.

Schools

Elementary
Royle
Middle
Middlesex
High
Darien

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Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$855,000
Original list price$895,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $855,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,275. 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 #24129133 · Closed

Listing data checked: Sep 25, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT.

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