Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$2,350,000
Asked $2,499,000 · Sold 2025-09-30

71 West Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820

5 beds 5 baths 3,780 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 2008

About this home

Live the Commuter's Dream with City Sophistication. Custom built by renowned local builders and perfectly situated within a short stroll to Metro North and the buzzing new Darien downtown, this home blends small-town charm with modern luxury and convenience. Inside, an open layout with tall ceilings, spacious rooms and custom millwork offers effortless flow for entertaining and daily living. The gourmet kitchen - featuring high end appliances and an inviting breakfast nook - opens to a sun-filled family room with fireplace. Upstairs, the vaulted primary suite offers two walk-in closets and an elegant bathroom outfitted in Carrara marble and luxury amenities. The other three bedrooms on this floor offer plenty of space for family and guests. Don't miss the finished third floor attic retreat with full bathroom - flexible uses include an au-pair suite, home office or yoga studio. The lower-level playroom has ample room for the little ones to run around and an in-wall 5.1 surround system for movie night. Outside, a bluestone patio leads to a beautifully landscaped and fully fenced in yard - ideal for play, entertaining, or relaxing. Smart, stylish, and sustainable, the home includes solar panels, EV charger, in-ceiling audio and smart home features to control it all. With access to top-rated schools, playgrounds, beaches and parks... come enjoy turnkey living in one of Darien's most convenient locations. Welcome home.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,350,000
Beds
5
Baths
5
Interior
3,780 sq ft
Lot
0.23 ac
Year Built
2008
MLS #
24113475
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
22
Heat
Oil, Propane · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
Upper Level — Upper level

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

Taxes

Property tax
$18,318 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,183,350

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Partial, Storage, Partially Finished
Attic
Heated, Finished, Floored, Walk-up
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Shingle
Exterior features
Shed, Gutters, Lighting, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R15
Lot
Dry, Level Lot, Cleared
Waterfront
Beach Rights

What's nearby

Grocery
Whole Foods Market0.32 mi away · 6 min walk
Also nearby
Stop & Shop0.57 mi away · 11 min walk
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.29 mi away · 6 min walk
Train
Darien Station0.23 mi away · 5 min walkMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave0.09 mi away · 2 min walk
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~0.5 miWhole Foods Market — 0.32 miStop & Shop — 0.57 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.29 miDarien — 0.23 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 0.09 mi
This homeGroceryPharmacyTrainBus

Real streets from OpenStreetMap; distances are straight-line from the property, not driving routes.

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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.

2025-09-30Sold — $2,350,000 asked $2,499,000 (this listing)MLS 24113475

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 built2008
Living area3,484 sq ft
Total rooms8
Lot size0.23 acres
Stories2
HeatSPLIT LEVEL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$1,183,350
Town appraisal$1,690,500
Last recorded sale2016 — $1,587,500

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 Keller Williams Realty — Christine Oleynick · (203) 429-4020

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