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Under Contract · For Sale
$1,650,000

139 Holmes Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820

3 beds 3 baths 2,184 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1910

About this home

Picture yourself in a welcoming, walkable community where neighbors become friends, evening strolls are part of everyday life, and parks, shops, and local amenities are just a short distance away. This meticulously maintained Colonial blends timeless charm with modern updates, offering a home that's as inviting as the neighborhood surrounding it. Set on a beautifully landscaped property with a sweeping lawn, this home has been beautifully renovated with stylish finishes throughout. The sun-filled main level features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, cozy living room with a fireplace, an office and a comfortable family room with French doors leading to a sunny deck. Upstairs along with a spa-inspired bath are 3 bedrooms including a primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a generous walk-in closet. The finished lower level offers a full bathroom/laundry room and versatile space for a home gym, playroom, or recreation room. If you're looking for entertaining space, the spacious deck provides room for bbq's, dining, and lounging with friends while overlooking the spacious, level and professionally landscaped and fenced lawn. Complete with a home generator and a two-car garage, this exceptional home delivers the perfect balance of historic character, modern comfort, and everyday convenience in a friendly, vibrant neighborhood you'll love coming home to.

Status
Under Contract
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,650,000
Beds
3
Baths
3
Interior
2,184 sq ft
Lot
0.28 ac
Year Built
1910
MLS #
24189449
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
16
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway (2-car)
Laundry
Lower Level

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
Holmes
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$13,601 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$878,640

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Liveable Space
Attic
Access Via Hatch
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
8

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard, Vertical Siding
Exterior features
Deck
Foundation
Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R15
Lot
Corner Lot, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Waterfront
Beach Rights

Public record

From the Darien assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1910
Living area1,812 sq ft
Total rooms8
Lot size0.28 acres
Stories2
HeatSPLIT LEVEL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$878,640
Town appraisal$1,255,200
Last recorded sale2021 — $1,175,000

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the Darien land records, newest first. These are recordings rather than MLS sales, so they include transfers that were never listed. Nominal and $0 transfers (estate, trust and family conveyances) are excluded.

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens — Serena Richards · (203) 655-1418

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