Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$2,800,000
Asked $2,999,000 · Sold 2026-08-10

561 Middlesex Road, Darien, Connecticut 06820

4 beds 4 baths 3,411 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1856

About this home

Come see this freshly transformed home on a gorgeous, flat 2.64 acre lot in the heart of Darien. Rooted in history and alive w/possibility, this freshly renewed and effortlessly inviting, 3,411 sf residence welcomes w/antique wide plank floors whispering the past, while a bright, open flow draws you into the present. The formal dining room sets the stage for memorable evenings, while an expansive great room rises w/vaulted ceilings, anchored by a wood burning hearth as sunlight spills through French doors onto a stone patio, uniting the quiet beauty of the outdoors. Nearby, a charming parlor/home office with its own fireplace drifts into a cozy den w/bath, offering space to work or unwind. At the heart of the home, the kitchen shines. New quartz counters and crisp white cabinetry frame a generous butcher block island where meals begin and conversations linger. Here, life unfolds naturally w/gatherings beside a dual-sided fireplace, sharing laughter, stories and simple moments. The adjacent playroom w/half bath completes this ideal setting. Upstairs, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a thoughtfully placed laundry area create ease for everyday living. Yet it's beyond the walls where this property truly captures the imagination. Step outside to a sweeping, level lawn where possibilities stretch as far as the eye can see. Host a soccer match, cultivate a garden, or wander along your own wooded path. This is more than a home. It's a place to grow, gather and dream bigger with time.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,800,000
Beds
4
Baths
4
Interior
3,411 sq ft
Lot
2.64 ac
Year Built
1856
MLS #
24130400
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
184
Heat
Oil · Hot Water
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Paved
Laundry
Upper Level — 2nd floor
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

Elementary
Ox Ridge
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$16,958 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,095,500

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Partial, Partial With Hatchway
Attic
Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
4
Total rooms
11

Building & Exterior

Style
Antique, Farm House
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Shed, Porch, Barn, Garden Area
Foundation
Masonry
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R2
Lot
Level Lot
Waterfront
Beach Rights

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop1.85 mi away
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market1.9 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.76 mi away
Train
Talmadge Hill Station1.3 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave1.64 mi away
Elementary
Ox Ridge
Middle
Middlesex
High school
Darien
~1.5 miStop & Shop — 1.85 miWhole Foods Market — 1.9 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.76 miTalmadge Hill — 1.3 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 1.64 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.

2026-08-10Sold — $2,800,000 asked $2,999,000 (this listing)MLS 24130400

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 built1856
Living area3,411 sq ft
Total rooms10
Lot size2.64 acres
Stories2
HeatCOLONIAL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$1,095,500
Town appraisal$1,565,000
Last recorded sale2013
Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens — Serena Richards · (203) 655-1418

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