Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$855,000
Asked $895,000 · Sold 2025-11-21

7 Chestnut Street, Darien, Connecticut 06820

2 beds 1 baths 1,056 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1906
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About this home

Sun-drenched and brimming with character, this home resides on a quiet, sought-after street in the heart of Darien. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, inviting you into a home that blends timeless charm with modern sophistication. Inside, an expansive living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, enhanced by classic pocket doors, while the modern kitchen opens to a spacious new composite wood deck, ideal for dining al fresco, entertaining, or simply enjoying serene views of the beautifully landscaped grounds. The master Bedroom features soaring cathedral ceilings and generous closet space. At the rear of the property, an oversized, totally remodeled cottage, with a French door leading to a private garden oasis, offers endless flexibility, whether for working from home, entertaining, or simply relaxing. With its ample lot size, the property also presents exceptional potential for expansion and additional living space. Its prime location is unmatched, just a short walk to the train, Darien Commons, Heights Crossing, and only minutes from beaches, fine dining, shopping, and the newly revitalized Noroton Heights. This home is the perfect blend of classic Colonial charm and today's modern convenience, offering a lifestyle of comfort, elegance, and possibility.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$855,000
Beds
2
Baths
1
Interior
1,056 sq ft
Lot
0.185 ac
Year Built
1906
MLS #
24129133
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
16
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Wall Unit
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Paved, Driveway
Laundry
Lower Level — Basement
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
$7,707 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$497,840

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
Attic
Floored, Pull-Down Stairs
Total rooms
5

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
Exterior features
Shed, Porch, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R13
Lot
Level Lot
Waterfront
Beach Rights

Energy

Energy features
Programmable Thermostat

What's nearby

Grocery
Palmer's Market0.48 mi away · 10 min walk
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market0.7 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.99 mi away
Train
Noroton Heights Station0.57 mi away · 11 min walkMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
Edgerton St @ Heights Rd0.49 mi away · 10 min walk
Elementary
Royle
Middle
Middlesex
High school
Darien
~0.8 miPalmer's Market — 0.48 miWhole Foods Market — 0.7 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.99 miNoroton Heights — 0.57 miEdgerton St @ Heights Rd — 0.49 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.

2025-11-21Sold — $855,000 asked $895,000 (this listing)MLS 24129133

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 built1906
Living area1,056 sq ft
Total rooms5
Lot size0.18 acres
Stories2
HeatSPLIT LEVEL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$497,840
Town appraisal$711,200
Last recorded sale2001 — $395,000
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate — Nellie Snell · (203) 655-1423

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