Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$1,125,000
281 West Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820
3 beds 2 baths 1,658 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1924

About this home

A rare opportunity to own in the rapidly evolving Noroton Heights neighborhood-where walkability, convenience, and lifestyle converge. Steps from the Noroton Heights train station, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, 281 West Avenue sits at the center of one of Darien's most sought-after and increasingly vibrant areas. This three-bedroom Colonial presents an inviting blend of classic New England character and modern practicality. Hardwood floors, a generous light-filled living room, and a formal dining room create warm, welcoming spaces suited to both everyday living and easy entertaining. The updated kitchen anchors the main level with stainless appliances and a clean, efficient layout. A first-floor sunroom with updated powder room adds a highly usable extension of living space-equally suited as a home office, playroom, or relaxed sitting area. Upstairs, three bedrooms share a renovated full bath. The partially finished lower level provides valuable bonus space-well-suited for a media room, home gym, or dedicated work-from-home setup. Outside, the fenced yard offers ample outdoor space for children, pets, or entertaining. Numerous recent updates have been made to support today's modern, hassle-free lifestyle.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,125,000
Beds
3
Baths
2
Interior
1,658 sq ft
Lot
0.17 ac
Year Built
1924
MLS #
24167389
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
9
Heat
Natural Gas · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway (1-car)
Laundry
Lower Level — Maytag washer and dryer
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
$8,645 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$558,460

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Attic
Unfinished, Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
Total rooms
7

Building & Exterior

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

Lot & Land

Zoning
R15
Lot
Fence - Wood, Fence - Full, Dry, Open Lot
Waterfront
Beach Rights

Energy

Energy features
Extra Insulation

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.

2026-05-29Sold — $1,519,000 asked $1,125,000 (this listing)MLS 24167389

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 built1924
Living area1,430 sq ft
Total rooms7
Lot size0.17 acres
Stories2
HeatSPLIT LEVEL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$558,460
Town appraisal$797,800
Last recorded sale2018 — $699,000
Listing courtesy of BHHS Darien/New Canaan — Gunnar Edelstein · (203) 655-5114

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