Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$1,510,000
17 Sunnyside Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820
3 beds 3 baths 2,234 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1927

About this home

Sun-drenched and full of character, this beautifully updated English Colonial is set on a quiet, picture-perfect street in one of Noroton Heights' most desirable neighborhoods, a quick walk to the elementary school, a mile to middle school, steps to Woodland Park, and moments to shops, restaurants, and the NYC train. Blending timeless 1920s charm with thoughtful modern upgrades, the home welcomes you with an inviting foyer that opens to a gracious open plan living room with fireplace and dining room, perfect for entertaining, plus a private study that also makes a great playroom. The updated chef's kitchen includes a Wolf range and quartz countertops, and flows to an expansive entertaining patio and fully fenced backyard, complete with an irrigation system. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and an additional office. The finished daylight/walkout lower level offers a versatile playroom, along with a recently upgraded mudroom and laundry. New central air conditioning added in 2025. New washer and dryer in 2023. Improvements in recent years also include 2 fully renovated bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, Nest thermostat, and an electric pet fence. Current owners have also added extensive plantings to the landscaping in the home's pretty and private property. City water/sewer/gas. Ask about garage and primary bath plans. Enjoy an easy and engaging lifestyle full of charm, style and easy access to all Noroton Heights has to offer!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,510,000
Beds
3
Baths
3
Interior
2,234 sq ft
Lot
0.19 ac
Year Built
1927
MLS #
24151138
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
14
Heat
Natural Gas · Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Carport (2-car)
Laundry
Lower Level
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

Elementary
Holmes
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$13,756 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$888,650

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Fully Finished
Attic
Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
6

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Stucco
Exterior features
Shed, Porch, Gutters, Stone Wall, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R13
Lot
Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Waterfront
Beach Rights

Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2026-03-26Sold — $1,675,000 asked $1,510,000 (this listing)MLS 24151138

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 built1927
Living area1,378 sq ft
Total rooms6
Lot size0.19 acres
Stories2
HeatCOLONIAL
ExteriorSTUCCO
Assessed value$888,650
Town appraisal$1,269,500
Last recorded sale2021 — $1,275,000
Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l — Cyd Hamer · (203) 227-1246

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