Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$655,000
Asked $765,000 · Sold 2024-08-20

49 Hecker Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820

4 beds 2 baths 1,428 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1880

About this home

"Discover a piece of Darien's history with this charming 1880 Colonial Farmhouse w/covered front porch" Nestled in the heart of Darien, this cherished family home "fixer upper" offers a unique opportunity to revitalize a home filled with years of loving memories, to make it your very own. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers an open concept floor plan... highlighted by 2 wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, & exposed ceiling beams. The partially finished walk-up attic, adds loads of potential for additional living space. Ideally located... this property is in very close proximity to schools, library, the beach, & Darien center... which offers easy access to various shopping options and variety of eateries. Bonus of Metro North Train and major highways only minutes away, making for an easy commute. While the property requires several updates and repairs, it offers an incredible opportunity to revive and customize. "Come make this house your home!"

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$655,000
Beds
4
Baths
2
Interior
1,428 sq ft
Lot
0.23 ac
Year Built
1880
MLS #
24017799
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
13
Heat
Oil · Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Off Street Parking, Driveway
Laundry
Main Level

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

Schools

Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$7,464 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$508,130

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Storage, Interior Access
Attic
Partially Finished, Floored, Walk-up
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
7

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial, Farm House
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Asbestos
Exterior features
Shed, Porch, Deck
Foundation
Block, Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R15
Lot
Level Lot, Sloping Lot
Waterfront
Beach Rights

What's nearby

Grocery
Whole Foods Market0.38 mi away · 8 min walk
Also nearby
Palmer's Market0.74 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.75 mi away
Train
Darien Station0.75 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
Edgerton St @ Heights Rd0.69 mi away
Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle
Middlesex
High school
Darien
~0.6 miWhole Foods Market — 0.38 miPalmer's Market — 0.74 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.75 miDarien — 0.75 miEdgerton St @ Heights Rd — 0.69 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.

2024-08-20Sold — $655,000 asked $765,000 (this listing)MLS 24017799

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 built1880
Living area1,428 sq ft
Total rooms7
Lot size0.23 acres
Stories2
HeatCOLONIAL
ExteriorASBESTOS
Assessed value$508,130
Town appraisal$725,900
Last recorded sale2023
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate — Cindy Cox · (203) 876-7507

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