Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$2,950,000
Asked $2,395,000 · Sold 2026-08-03

3 Rocaton Road, Darien, Connecticut 06820

4 beds 4 baths 3,354 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1941
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About this home

Storybook Cape nestled in one of Darien's most sought-after in-town neighborhoods. From the moment you step through the front door, this home captivates with its warmth, charm, and thoughtfully updated interiors. The heart of the home is the beautifully renovated kitchen featuring new gourmet appliances, Quartz countertops, and an open flow into the dramatic family room with soaring ceilings, fireplace, and custom built-ins. The stunning primary suite offers a true retreat with a renovated spa-like bath, walk-in closet, and French doors that open to a private secret patio. A gracious living room with an additional fireplace, formal dining room, and sun-filled sunroom complete the main level. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and two full baths. Tucked away off a separate staircase is an impressive great room with custom built-ins and abundant natural light, offering the perfect flexible space for a playroom, office, or media room. Ideally located just moments from downtown Darien's shops, restaurants, and train, this exceptional home combines timeless character with modern living in an unbeatable location.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,950,000
Beds
4
Baths
4
Interior
3,354 sq ft
Lot
0.33 ac
Year Built
1941
MLS #
24176459
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
8
Heat
Oil · Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Upper Level — Second set of W/D in garage.
Flood Zone
No

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

HOA & Fees

HOA fee
$700 / Annually
Fee includes
Road Maintenance

Schools

Elementary
Royle
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$17,974 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,161,090

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Crawl Space, Unfinished
Attic
Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Shingle, Clapboard
Exterior features
French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R12
Lot
Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped
Waterfront
Beach Rights

What's nearby

Grocery
Whole Foods Market0.48 mi away · 10 min walk
Also nearby
Stop & Shop0.53 mi away · 11 min walk
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.33 mi away · 7 min walk
Train
Darien Station0.26 mi away · 5 min walkMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave0.15 mi away · 3 min walk
Elementary
Royle
Middle
Middlesex
High school
Darien
~0.4 miWhole Foods Market — 0.48 miStop & Shop — 0.53 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.33 miDarien — 0.26 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 0.15 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.

2026-08-03Sold — $2,950,000 asked $2,395,000 (this listing)MLS 24176459

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 built1941
Living area3,354 sq ft
Total rooms7
Lot size0.33 acres
Stories2
HeatCOLONIAL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$1,161,090
Town appraisal$1,658,700
Last recorded sale2003 — $1,500,000

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 Houlihan Lawrence — Janine Tienken · (203) 655-8238

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