Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$4,475,000
Asked $4,299,000 · Sold 2026-08-17

174 Leroy Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820

5 beds 5 baths 5,506 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1934
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About this home

Beautifully renovated in 2019, this exceptional 5-bedroom home offers a seamless open floor plan, generous living spaces, & the rare combination of privacy & convenience. Perched atop a knoll & set back from the street, the property enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining just minutes from downtown train, restaurants & shopping. Designed for both everyday living & effortless entertaining, the sun-drenched interior features spacious, beautifully proportioned rooms throughout. The chef's kitchen opens to the family room & flows through French doors to an inviting outdoor terrace, creating the perfect indoor/outdoor lifestyle. A formal DR w butler's pantry is ideal for hosting, while the elegant LR showcases a stunning marble fireplace. A charming sunroom provides a cozy retreat for relaxing/reading. The luxurious primary suite features a striking lacquered vaulted ceiling & spa-inspired bath w double vanities, soaking tub & shower. 4 Addl BRs are served by 3 beautifully renovated baths, while a private tucked-away office offers ideal work-from-home space. Set on a 1.69-acre property, the grounds have been thoughtfully reimagined by a landscape architect & include multiple terraces, fairy trails & secluded fire pit. Expansive sunny flat lawns provide ample room for play, pets, & outdoor enjoyment, all within a fenced setting rarely found so close to town. A truly special offering that combines modern updates, exceptional outdoor spaces & a coveted walk to town/train location

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$4,475,000
Beds
5
Baths
5
Interior
5,506 sq ft
Lot
1.69 ac
Year Built
1934
MLS #
24182478
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
13
Heat
Oil, Propane · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
Lower Level, Upper Level — 2 Laundry Locations 2nd floor and LL
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

Elementary
Royle
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$31,896 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$2,060,450

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Full With Walk-Out
Attic
Walk-In
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
12

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Shake
Exterior features
Terrace, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R-1
Lot
Dry, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped
Waterfront
Beach Rights

What's nearby

Grocery
Whole Foods Market0.81 mi away
Also nearby
Stop & Shop0.84 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.71 mi away
Train
Darien Station0.64 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave0.53 mi away · 11 min walk
Elementary
Royle
Middle
Middlesex
High school
Darien
~0.7 miWhole Foods Market — 0.81 miStop & Shop — 0.84 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.71 miDarien — 0.64 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 0.53 mi
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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.

2026-08-17Sold — $4,475,000 asked $4,299,000 (this listing)MLS 24182478

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 built1934
Living area4,862 sq ft
Total rooms11
Lot size1.7 acres
Stories2
HeatSPLIT LEVEL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$2,060,450
Town appraisal$2,943,500
Last recorded sale2019 — $2,475,000

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 Compass Connecticut, LLC — Casey Lange · (203) 423-3100

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