Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$1,595,000
229 West Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820
3 beds 2 baths 2,752 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1928

About this home

Classic center hall Colonial with thoughtful updates and wonderful natural light throughout. Renovated kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances features a cheerful breakfast nook overlooking the yard. A spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, bright family room, and formal dining room complete the first floor. Well-proportioned bedrooms provide comfortable living, while the walk-up attic presents exceptional opportunity for future expansion. Renovated lower level includes a playroom, laundry room, and flexible office or guest bedroom space. Additional highlights include natural gas heat and hot water, on-demand generator, and a two-car garage with EV charger. Large fenced yard and expansive patio create a wonderful space for entertaining, relaxing, and play. Ideally located within easy walking distance to Metro-North Railroad and the shops and restaurants at Darien Commons. A rare opportunity to enjoy comfort, style, and convenience in one exceptional Darien home.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,595,000
Beds
3
Baths
2
Interior
2,752 sq ft
Lot
0.37 ac
Year Built
1928
MLS #
24174390
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
6
Heat
Natural Gas · Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Detached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
Lower Level
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
$10,643 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$687,540

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Basement
Full, Heated, Partially Finished
Attic
Floored, Walk-up
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
7

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard
Foundation
Masonry, Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R15
Lot
Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped

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.

2026-06-30Sold — $1,852,000 asked $1,595,000 (this listing)MLS 24174390

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 built1928
Living area2,352 sq ft
Total rooms7
Lot size0.37 acres
Stories2
HeatCOLONIAL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$687,540
Town appraisal$982,200
Last recorded sale2013 — $825,000
Listing courtesy of Compass Connecticut, LLC — Chichi Mayhew · (203) 423-3100

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