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Darien, CT / SOLD
98 Holmes AvenueDarien, CT 06820
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Sale Price$1,295,000ClosedDecember 15, 2025
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Our Take
98 Holmes Avenue is a 1928 Darien home with four bedrooms and a flexible layout across three levels. The main level includes a living room with fireplace, sunroom, dining room, and kitchen opening to a screened-in porch. Three bedrooms are upstairs, while a fourth bedroom on the third floor can serve as guest space, an office, or a studio. Outside, the property includes a fenced front area, new landscaping, and a hardscaped rear patio.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24136187- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,770
- Year built
- 1928
- Acres
- 0.15
- Property taxes
- $8,985
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Living room with fireplace
- Sunroom suited to playroom or office use
- Kitchen opening to screened-in porch
- Flexible fourth bedroom on the third floor
- Fenced front area with new landscaping
- Hardscaped patio in the backyard
Read the full listing description
Welcome to 98 Holmes Avenue - a charming and inviting home offering warmth, flexibility, and a convenient lifestyle. With approximately 1,770 square feet of living space, the main level flows beautifully and features a spacious living room with fireplace, a sunroom that can either serve as a playroom or office, a dining room, and a kitchen that opens to a large screened-in porch - perfect for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms, plus a flexible fourth bedroom on the third floor ideal for guests, a home office, or a creative studio. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced front, lovely new landscaping, and a generous hardscaped patio in back designed for entertaining. Set on a friendly, tree-lined street within walking distance to the train and Woodland Park, this home effortlessly combines everyday comfort with true neighborhood charm.
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 | $1,295,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,050,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,295,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $9,713. 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 · (203) 423-3100
Genevieve Schettino · (203) 604-5270
SmartMLS · Listing #24136187 · Closed
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