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Darien, CT / SOLD
86 Greenleaf AvenueDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$2,995,000ClosedApril 24, 2024
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Our Take
86 Greenleaf Avenue in Darien is a 1926 home set on a private two-acre lot. Its six bedrooms include a primary with an en suite bathroom, while two bonus rooms and upper laundry add to the layout. The main entry rooms have nine-foot ceilings, and the home includes a remodeled classic white kitchen and fully updated bathrooms. Outdoors, a pool and pergola sit within landscaped grounds. A greenhouse, gym, sauna, and wine cellar are also included.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170615649- Bedrooms
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 5,691
- Year built
- 1926
- Acres
- 2.03
- Property taxes
- $26,768
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Private two-acre lot
- Pool and pergola amid landscaped grounds
- Six bedrooms and two bonus rooms
- Primary with en suite and upper laundry
- Remodeled classic white kitchen
- Fully updated bathrooms
- Greenhouse, gym, sauna, and wine cellar
- Nine-foot ceilings in main entry rooms
Read the full listing description
Welcomed by the new year, chance brings an opportunity to capture this elegant estate that is highly approachable by today’s modern living, on one of the most coveted streets in Darien. Situated on a private 2 acre lot, this gracious home welcomes you the minute you enter through the grand and stately front porch. Enjoy long summer days by your pool and pergola that are surrounded by landscaping details such as a stately Japanese Maple and evergreens. Abundant light pours in and fills the generous main entry rooms with 9’ ceilings. There is plenty of space for all with 6 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms, primary with en suite and upper laundry. A remodeled classic white kitchen and fully updated bathrooms make this a turn key residence and ready for you to simply move right in. Additional amenities include a greenhouse & gym, sauna, wine cellar and much more. Come enjoy a taste of New England and start making your own memories for generations to come!
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 | $2,995,000 | |
| Original list price | $3,150,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,995,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $37,438. 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 Brown Harris Stevens
Ashley Bartolotta
SmartMLS · Listing #170615649 · Closed
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